Bachelor in Paradise contestant Jamie Doran ‘commencing legal proceedings’ against Ten and Warner Bros
Bachelor in Paradise contestant Jamie Doran has said he is going to begin legal proceedings against the show’s producer, Warner Bros, as well as its broadcaster, Network Ten.
He is yet to elaborate on the nature of the proceedings.
Doran starred in last year’s season of The Bachelorette, and was dubbed a “stage-five clinger” by some viewers and commentators. It is also a term he has used to refer to himself. He also attracted headlines for perceived controlling behaviour and his intense emotions.
His portrayal on this year’s iteration of Bachelor in Paradise has been similar, with some viewers questioning whether it’s appropriate to have him on the show, asking questions about his mental health, and again dubbing his behaviour manipulating and controlling.
Ten said it is yet to receive any papers regarding the claim. In response to a question about duty of care and contestants’ wellbeing, a joint statement from Ten and Warner Bros said: “As part of the show’s duty of care, all Bachelor In Paradise cast have full access to mental health professionals as well as support from the Warner Bros Australia and Network Ten teams.”
Ten and Warner Bros did not answer Mumbrella’s question about the editing process and contestants’ portrayal.
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Doran is represented by celebrity publicist Max Markson, who is also yet to respond to questions. Markson has been asked about the nature of the legal proceedings, and what Doran is hoping to achieve.
In his Bachelor in Paradise profile on Ten’s website, Ten says Doran “entered Angie’s season of The Bachelorette Australia guns blazing and laser-focused, with an unquenchable determination to be the final one standing at the very end”. It also describes his approach on The Bachelorette as “heavy-handed”.
Uses Instagram to announce he’s not making any comments and for people to respect his privacy. Oh the irony.
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I can’t stand this dude, or this show. It’s like a case study into toxic masculinity and manipulation. Blergh.
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How is this industry news? Slow news day Mumbrella? Belongs over on DMA…
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I am an old man, but I still have a voice and a brain.
I have worked for more than 50 years in the world of professional theatre, and in spite of many outsider comments to the contrary, the actor is one who knows the difference between reality and fantasy full well, and he/she also knows exactly where the fence is situated.
So-called “reality shows” are no more dealing with the facts than are Snow White and the seven dwarves or Bambi. The acting is nonexistent, the direction is largely chaotic, the audiences are spoon-fed and manipulated, and apart from basic voyeuristic satisfaction, the exercise, profit amassing aside, is largely pointless.
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100% agree. If I wanted reality TV goss I’d go to Man of Many
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