DeMario Jackson has been fired from his job over allegations of sexual misconduct on the set of Bachelor in Paradise.
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The controversy from the show reportedly followed him home to Century City, so he's currently "hiding out" at a relative's house.
"My character has been assassinated, my family name has been drug through the mud," DeMario told Inside Edition. "The only thing I want is for the truth to come out. I feel like the truth will be able to come out in those videos."
DeMario is referring to the Bachelor in Paradise footage of his alleged sexual encounter with Corinne Olympios in a pool in Mexico. The incident was caught on camera because Season 4 of the ABC reality dating series had begun filming.
DeMario believes the tape will prove his innocence, that any sexual activity between Corinne and himself was completely consensual.
When asked whether he wants the footage to be released, DeMario replied, "Yes, sir."
DeMario and Corinne both hired lawyers as Warner Bros. continues to investigate the case. After a producer filed a complaint over allegations of "misconduct" on Bachelor in Paradise, production on Season 4 was indefinitely suspended and the entire cast was sent home after only enjoying several days at the Mexican resort.
DeMario said he doesn't blame Corinne for the scandal, but he had "no comment" when given the chance to address show producers, who have been blamed for not stepping in to either prevent or stop this situation from happening.
"I don't blame anyone right now, all I want [are] the tapes," DeMario told Inside Edition, adding that he would appreciate privacy for his family as well as Corinne and her loved ones.
Following a couple days of rumors in the press regarding Bachelor in Paradise's halt in production, Corinne released a statement on Wednesday saying she is "a victim" and has been dealing with "physical and emotional trauma" from the incident that occurred while filming Bachelor in Paradise.
Corinne said that "as a woman," this is her "worst nightmare."
While DeMario has been accused of "taking advantage" of Corinne due to her alleged state of intoxication and lack of awareness in the situation, sources close to DeMario told TMZ earlier this week that both individuals were drinking heavily in Paradise and Corinne initiated kissing and foreplay with DeMario before thrusting her genitals in his face to begin oral sex in the pool.
RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE COUPLES NOWMultiple Bachelor in Paradise sources also allege Corinne was alert and "very with it" while hooking up with DeMario, TMZ reported.
Warner Bros. said in a recent statement the company is looking into "allegations of misconduct" on the set of Bachelor in Paradise, and once the investigation is complete, "appropriate responsive action" will be taken.
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