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alum DeMario Jackson is ready to clear his name. The 35-year-old is speaking out in a new statement issued exclusively to ET, responding to accusations of sexual assault by two women.«Four years ago, I, DeMario Jackson, walked directly into the Los Angeles police station after being falsely accused of raping two white women without a lawyer present and the police let me freely leave,» Jackson begins his statement. «Here is why: My arriving and departing Uber receipts proved when, where and the time I was with these women and the truth is my receipts proved I was completely out of the vicinity,» he continues. «In addition to that, I provided screenshots of text message communication the day after they filed police reports.» «The authorities looked at all my evidence and let me, a six foot, four inches tall Black man leave that precinct without a doubt because I did no wrong.

is back! Franchise favorites descended on Mexico during Tuesday night's season 8 premiere, and the drama quickly followed.An IBS confession, a parody song and a naked man made their way onto the beach, where a past villain hinted at trouble to come.A «zaddy» got in on the fun and several early connections developed, before the first love triangle of the season formed. As if that didn't cause enough drama, Paradise's latest arrival threatened a budding relationship as the premiere episode came to a close.Keep reading for a full recap of the season 8 premiere of .In pre-Paradise videos, several sexy singles reminded Bachelor Nation of their best-known exploits.

Bachelor in Paradise's supersized season is going to bring the drama. At the conclusion of Tuesday's season 8 premiere of the series, fans got a look at what's to come, and, boy, is there to come.The preview starts out on a light-hearted note as Shanae blacks out from abs and juggles men, Aaron falls in love after witnessing a twerk, and Johnny jokes about the season's love triangles making up «geometry beach.»Love is in the air too, as Brandon tells Serene he's «falling for you hard,» Rodney and Lace couple up, Brittany and Jacob get close, Michael tells Sierra that she's bringing him «back to life,» and Logan confesses to Kate that he wants her «to be mine.»It can't be all good, though, as Aaron tells Genevieve he's being «chipped away at,» Shanae yells at Logan to «be a man,» Lace gets emotional over Rodney kissing someone else, and Aaron and Teddi have it out in a big way.As if that weren't enough, host Jesse Palmer tells the ladies, «Go pack your bags.

Katie Thurston's season of and Clayton Echard's season of respectively, the duo is excited to meet on .«I've heard that she might be in Paradise and if she is here, then I'd definitely like to talk to her,» Andrew told ET, after making no secret about his crush on Teddi during podcasts appearances and on social media.The interest isn't one-sided, as Teddi told ET, «I hope that Andrew’s here… His personality is definitely the type that I I usually gravitate towards.»Though they're interested in each other, neither Andrew nor Teddi wants to commit to a relationship before they even get down to the beach.«I don't want to put any more pressure on the situation than it already is,» Andrew explained. «I just want to meet very genuinely and [have] no expectations.»«I'm coming in very fresh.

after a rocky ride on Clayton Echard's season of .During the season in question, Shanae made headlines for faking tears and an apology to stay on the show, having a back-and-forth about shrimp, mocking one woman for her struggle with ADHD, referring to fellow competitors as «b**ches» and «whores» and more.«I want to shed it all away. I don't want to bring that character into at all,» she told ET. «I want everyone to see who I am and reveal all my layers.

, an opportunity he jumped on despite previously leaving Katie Thurston's season of because his now 6-year-old son, James, was struggling with his absence.«Since we've had some history of doing this in the past, we were a little bit more prepared this time around,» Michael told ET of himself and James. «He's with my parents and my in-laws, and they came to him with this vacation package while I was gone.

Jesse Palmer and Wells Adams are teasing big things ahead for ! Before filming for season 8 kicked off, ET spoke to the men in Mexico, and both of them promised a summer unlike any other.«It's a lot of content,» Jesse told ET, alluding to the extra episodes ABC ordered this time around. «It’s gonna be a lot of new people coming to the beach and I think that’s sort of where the magic happens… It’s gonna be really, really interesting.»I think there’s gonna be some new wrinkles creatively along the way that’s gonna make this a very unique season," the host teasingly added.

and alum DeMario Jackson is facing allegations of sexual assault. According to a court document obtained by ET, the 35-year-old reality star is being sued by two women who claim to have met him online.Jackson is being sued for sexual battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

and alum DeMario Jackson is facing allegations of sexual assault. According to multiple reports, the 35-year-old reality star is being sued by two women who claim to have met him online.Jackson is reportedly being sued for sexual battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

's big twist has been revealed. At the end of Tuesday night's season finale of , host Jesse Palmer introduced a brand-new promo for season 8 of that unveiled the much-discussed twist.In the preview, Jesse says that a «shocking twist divides the beach,» before telling the women of , «Ladies, go pack your bags, you’ll be leaving paradise immediately.»Newly arrived women, it's revealed, are coming in, while the ladies who were already on the beach are being forced to leave. «The girls are going to come back, and some relationships are going to make it and some are not,» one man says in the video.The departing ladies seem to realize as much, as they tearfully pack their things, before heading outside to yell, «F**k you, Jesse Palmer.»This twist has been rumored for weeks.

is welcoming sexy singles to Scandals Resort. In an exclusive promo for the upcoming eighth season, a sultry narrator compares the Mexico-set show to the similarly named real-life resort.«When was the last time you did something for the second time, or even the third?» the narrator questions as Teddi, Michael, Genevieve, and Lace arrive to the beach.«Put the motion back in motion.

 fans got their first look at season 8 of  and some of the cast was on hand to tease what's to come.«It is definitely the most dramatic season. I swear I’m not even kidding,» Andrew told host Jesse Palmer. «You’re going to be on the edge of your seat the whole time.» Andrew expanded on his comments while speaking to ET.«Just when you're ready to root for someone or just go all in on something, it switches like that,» he said of the season.

 promises to be the most season ever, what with the upcoming season featuring the largest-ever cast! will feature a whopping 19 potential lovers, and that's just the beginning, as additional cast will be announced throughout the season. Not just that, but Ashley Iaconetti from season 19 of  and her husband, Jared Haibon, from season 11 of, who found love on , are also set to appear later in the season.Jesse Palmer returns as host, as does fan-favorite Wells Adams as the lovable bartender. Some of the new cast members include Logan Palmer, who just exited the current season of.

is getting bigger and better for season 8. Wells Adams, 's resident bartender, appeared on the latest episode of Nick Viall's podcast and revealed how the upcoming supersized season will be unlike any other.«ABC ordered 13 more hours than we have done in the past, so that’s like six more episodes depending on how they cut it up,» Adams said.

Wedding bells are ringing for Bachelor Nation's Emily Ferguson and her new husband, NHL star William Karlsson! The couple got hitched in Las Vegas over the weekend and celebrated their nuptials surrounded by friends and family. Taking to Instagram to share a stunning photo of their wedding ensembles, Emily wrote, «Officially Mr. & Mrs.

Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of in 2018. She next starred on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise, where she and Colton Underwood, who previously DM'd each other, briefly dated.Booth went on to date Cory Cooper, but the pair announced they'd called it quits in 2019.

Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of in 2018. She next starred on season 5 of Bachelor in Paradise, where she and Colton Underwood, who previously DM'd each other, briefly dated.Booth went on to date Cory Cooper, but the pair announced they'd called it quits in 2019.

Bachelor Nation’s Jenna Cooper revealed that she and her fiancé, Karl Hudson, got married during a spur-of-the-moment trip to New Orleans.The 32-year-old shared the news with her followers on Monday next to a series of photos of her and her now-husband from their wedding day. Cooper shared that while she and Hudson were in town for the NCAA tournament, they decided that the moment was right, and eloped.

Since Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour got engaged on season 6 of Bachelor In Paradise, fans have been wondering when the two would tie the knot! Now, ahead of Galentine’s and Valentine’s Days, Hannah dished to HollywoodLife.com in an EXCLUSIVE interview about the couple’s wedding plans! “During the holidays, we were talking to our wedding planner and exploring actual locations and actual dates but then, we all of the sudden decided to buy a house!” she laughed while talking on IG Live to HL. “We decided it would be silly to do both at the same times, so I think once we get settled in the house, then we’ll pick it back up.”

Bachelor Nation is getting a little bigger! Former star Jen Saviano announced that she and her boyfriend, Landon Ricker, are expecting their first child.«Surpriseee! we can’t wait to meet you, little B.

's Maurissa Gun and Riley Christian have called off their engagement.The couple, who made history on the series by becoming the first black couple to get engaged on the reality TV dating show, announced Monday that they have decided to go their «separate ways.»«We have decided to go our separate ways. Never did we imagine this, but we've come to a point where we both need to work on ourselves,» Gunn and Christian said in a statement shared with .«We've appreciated everyone's love and support so far throughout our journey and we just ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate through this,» they went on to add.Gunn and Christian met on the show's seventh season, and their relationship was documented over the span of the summer-long series.

Riley Christian and Maurissa Gunn are the latest Bachelor Nation couple to bite the dust. The pair’s breakup was confirmed on Jan. 24, just three months after their proposal aired on Bachelor in Paradise.

A post shared by Jordan Kimball (@jordan__kimball)Christina, a teacher, shared photos from the wedding too, as well as a sweet message to her husband.«Jordan Kelly, I am so proud to be your wife,» she wrote. «You are my constant and my best friend. I love you beyond the moon and all of the stars.

alum Derek Peth and model Saffron Vadher are officially married. The newlyweds made the announcement on Instagram on Monday, revealing they tied the knot on Jan. 14.«Mr. & Mrs. Peth!!!

Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk are parents! The  alums welcomed a baby boy early Tuesday morning, Adam announced on his Instagram Story.According to Adam, Raven began having «really bad contractions» on Monday morning. She was taken to the hospital and given an epidural.

Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon are sharing their son's name. Ahead of their baby boy's arrival, the alums revealed that they plan to name their first child Dawson Demitri Haibon.Ashley and Jared, whose son is due in three weeks, shared the news on Amazon Live Tuesday, telling fans that she'd had the name picked out since she was 20, and told Jared about the moniker back when they were just friends.«She said that she wanted to name her first born Dawson after Jack Dawson,» Jared recalled of Leonardo DiCaprio's character. "… I was totally onboard.

Raven Gates, 30, and Adam Gottschalk, 31, have a new addition to their family! The Bachelor in Paradise stars welcomed their first child, a son, in the early hours on Thursday, January 18. Adam announced the exciting news on his Instagram Stories alongside a photo of his baby boy’s footprints.

Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs are living in bliss after rekindling their romance following Bachelor in Paradise. “Life’s amazing,” Thomas gushed to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY at the Movember X Barry’s charity event to kick off the month of Movember and raise awareness for men’s mental health. “Life’s good. It’s a weird, new normal and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile got engaged at the end of June while filming season 7 of Bachelor in Paradise. However, even nearly four months later, they’re not rushing to plan a wedding just yet — because they have other things to worry about first! “Wedding planning has not begun yet,” Serena told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY at The Bachelorette premiere brunch on Oct.

dramatic penultimate episode of , Ivan appeared on Nick Viall's podcast to address his drama on the show, which largely centered around him sneaking off to meet Alexa, a Paradise hopeful who'd yet to arrive on the beach.«You sign up to have your love story shown on TV. Having good relationships with some of the [producers], I definitely felt bad,» Ivan said.

Tuesday's season finale, and they all revealed that they're still head over heels in love.The journey wasn't easy for any of the couples — and neither was keeping the secret of their engagement! — but each duo is now excitedly looking ahead to the future.

spoke with the pair one day after Riley popped the question on the season finale of , and they reacted to becoming the first Black couple to get engaged in the franchise.Neither Riley nor Maurissa knew that they were making history with their engagement until they learned about it on social media.

Paradise wasn’t the end of the road for Noah Erb and Abigail Heringer! The two split up before Bachelor in Paradise wrapped filming in early July 2021, but in the three months since, they’ve rekindled their relationship. Following the BIP finale on Oct. 5, Noah and Abigail confirmed via social media that they were back together.

Becca Kufrin and Thomas Jacobs are back together! The two broke up during the finale of Bachelor in Paradise, which aired on ABC on Oct. 5. However, in the months since filming of the show ended, they reconciled and are now dating again.

 aired its season finale on Tuesday, and it was complete with engagements, makeups and breakups, all of which ET is breaking down in the recap below.Noah and Abigail were still mid-breakup when the episode began, and their shocking final fate was eventually revealed.

, the couple voted Most Likely to Live Happily Ever After is doing anything but.In the season's penultimate episode, fans were shocked to see Noah end things with Abigail, just one day after she stayed quiet when he told her that he was falling in love.The finale sneak peek clip picks up right where the previous episode left off, with the group reflecting on the vibe at Paradise Prom.«I feel like all night there's [been] some sort of weird energy,» Anna says of the dance.