As a seasoned gamer of reality TV shows, I must say that the latest revelations about Gil Ramirez and Devin Strader have left me somewhat disillusioned. It seems like the cat is out of the bag when it comes to these contestants’ pasts, which makes me wonder if I should start playing detective instead of armchair quarterback.
Golden Bachelorette cast member Gil Ramirez, who was given a rose by star Joan Vassos in the September 18 season opener, saw some information about his past made public on Friday.
A 60-year-old teacher living in Mission Viejo, California, had a temporary order of protection filed against him by his ex-girlfriend about three months ago due to accusations of stalking, according to People. The woman, who was in a relationship with Ramirez, stated that he persistently contacted her against her will, as well as her relatives and friends, and appeared at places she frequently visited every day in an attempt to confront her.
It was observed that the court document was filed on June 11, a fact that The Hollywood Reporter can verify as being only a few days before the commencement of filming for the successful ABC reality dating show. The Golden Bachelorette and The Golden Bachelor are the senior spin-offs from the original series, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette respectively.
Initially, I had been eagerly anticipating the July 2nd hearing; however, as a fan, it turned out that it got postponed. According to People’s report, this delay might have been due to me being engrossed in the filming of The Golden Bachelorette at the Bachelor mansion in Agoura Hills, California. Subsequently, on July 24th, the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) was dropped and dismissed because the legal team couldn’t serve it to Ramirez due to lack of prosecution for lack of service.
According to a source familiar with the production process, the filing happened during the short window between the completion of the comprehensive background check and vetting process, and the start of filming.
Following the revelation of this information, the source claims that ABC and Warner Horizon have decided to reduce the character’s screen time even more and will also downplay him in promotional materials for future episodes.
Vassos, who tragically lost her husband after 32 years due to cancer in 2021, initially appeared on the first season of ‘Golden Bachelor’ alongside Gerry Turner. However, she had to depart early due to a personal crisis. Recently, she re-entered the spotlight as the star of the first season of ‘Golden Bachelorette’, making her grand entrance last Wednesday. In the show’s premiere, she encountered 24 contestants and distributed 18 roses; Ramirez was one of the lucky suitors.
Ramirez’s ABC biography portrays him as a charming blend of romantic, tender, and sensitive, and a dedicated educator eager to find love once more, longing for the sensation of being with someone truly compatible.
On Tuesday, just one day prior to the debut of the Golden Bachelorette, it emerged that Devin Strater, the victor from the latest season of The Bachelorette, had been taken into custody and was subjected to a restraining order by an ex-lover several years before joining the reality dating series.
THR revealed that during Strader’s vetting process, an affidavit related to his burglary arrest was made public, but the details of the restraining order were kept sealed while the producers of Bachelorette conducted their background checks. Strader, who recently ended his engagement with star Jenn Tran between the pre-taped finale and the live After the Final Rose special, has addressed the recent allegations, stating in part: “The restraining order was never granted and it was fully dismissed. My college ex-girlfriend and I reconciled, and we eventually ended our relationship on amicable terms. It was my first true love experience, and I learned a great deal from our relationship. It was a period of growth for both of us.
Meanwhile, Tran is currently participating in “Dancing With the Stars,” and during this week’s season kickoff on Tuesday, she shared with The Hollywood Reporter that she’s focusing on healing and channeling her energy positively as she moves forward in her latest reality TV competition.
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2024-09-21 00:24