He wasn’t bluffing: Bachelor in Paradise star Jamie Doran begins his legal battle against Warner Bros. as he hires a high-powered Sydney lawyer
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Former Bachelor in Paradise star Jamie Doran has officially lodged legal claims against Warner Bros. International, the company that produces the dating franchise.
Jamie first announced his intention to sue in July, claiming his case against Warner Bros. went far beyond his ‘bad edit’ on Paradise earlier this year.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the 40-year-old reality star has hired a high-powered Sydney lawyer to represent him in court.
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He wasn’t bluffing: Bachelor in Paradise star Jamie Doran has officially launched his legal battle against Warner Bros. International, the company that produces the dating franchise
While it has been two months since Jamie announced his lawsuit, his decision to appoint a lawyer proves he wasn’t bluffing.
Lawyer Keith Radenbach, of Radenbach Legal, confirmed on Monday that Jamie was going ahead with his lawsuit.
‘He’s lodged claims formally and we’re progressing further claims,’ Mr Radenbach said, choosing not to elaborate on the nature of Jamie’s claims.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Warner Bros., Mr Radenbach and Jamie Doran’s management for comment.
He’s serious! According to The Daily Telegraph, the 40-year-old reality star has hired a high-powered Sydney lawyer to represent him in court. Pictured with Brittney Weldon on Paradise
Early days: Jamie’s lawyer Keith Radenbach said on Monday: ‘He’s lodged claims formally and we’re progressing further claims’
On July 29, Jamie announced he would be taking legal action against Channel 10 and Warner Bros. over his portrayal on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.
‘Don’t assume that my legal case against Channel 10 and Warner Bros is built around an “edit”. It’s a lot more in-depth and there’s a lot more in play here,’ Jamie later said on social media in August.
However, since making these claims, Jamie has only lodged official claims against Warner Bros., and not Channel 10.
Bombshell announcement: The firefighter-turned-FIFO worker’s initial Instagram statement, shared in July, explained why he had decided to call in his lawyers
Update: In August, Jamie gave further details on his legal case, claiming it would be ‘more in-depth’ than the media had been speculating
Change of mind: Despite originally threatening Channel 10 with legal action, Jamie has only lodged official claims against Warner Bros.
In the firefighter-turned-FIFO worker’s initial statement posted to Instagram, he explained why he had decided to call in his lawyers.
He wrote: ‘This is not the news I wanted to post, but I feel I owe this to at least my family, friends, and also fans of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.
‘A “bad edit” should be the least of their problems moving forward.’
Legal: In July, Jamie announced he was taking legal action against Channel 10 and Warner Bros. over his negative portrayal on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise
‘I’m not going to comment on this any further for the time being and would appreciate it if people would respect my privacy.’
In response to Jamie’s legal threat, a network spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia on July 29: ‘Channel 10 has not received any papers regarding this claim.’
Jamie was portrayed as a ‘stage-five clinger’ on Bachelor in Paradise this season, and received a similar edit on The Bachelorette last year.
Portrayal: Jamie was portrayed as a ‘stage-five clinger’ on Bachelor in Paradise this season, and received a similar edit on The Bachelorette last year