Chris Harrison and DeMario Jackson on "Bachelor in Paradise"

DeMario Jackson returned to “Bachelor in Paradise” on Tuesday to share his side of the story.

Following his sexual encounter with Corinne Olympios that led the ABC dating show to a temporary pause in filming, Jackson was back on “Paradise” to emotionally tell host Chris Harrison how he felt about the fallout.

Jackson said that after he hooked up with Olympios on the first day of filming, he thought things were fine between them. “I never once thought that I would be here,” Jackson said.

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He explained that he was very emotional when he learned that the production shutdown was making headlines.

“I cried in my hotel room,” Jackson admitted. “I was sad.”

He added that he was “confused” by the allegations against him: “I was extremely emotional, as well. … I’m just [like], I can’t catch a break.”

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“At the same time, it was kind of time for me to look at the man in the mirror and be, like, ‘Damn, maybe I need to get my s–t together more,'” he continued.

Jackson said he “felt bad for [Olympios] because she was being slut-shamed.” He added, “I’m not going to let this get me down.”

He previously told TheWrap that the situation felt like an example of “white privilege” to him.

“Bachelor in Paradise” airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

'The Bachelorette' Premiere: 6 Most Painful Moments From Season 13 Opener (Photos)

Rachel Lindsay began her second chance at reality TV-endorsed love during Monday's Season 13 premiere of "The Bachelorette." But if the Dallas-based attorney thought she wouldn't have to experience any awkward encounters (or hear the word "Whaboom" shouted about a billion times), she was way off. Here are six cringeworthy moments from the episode.
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Blake's Manhood
Blake E. provided viewers with a mental image that presumably none of them wanted, as he explained during his introductory video: "Many women have told me about the amazingness of my penis."
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Milton Keeps Growling
A little growling goes a long way. Rachel may have gotten a kick out of Milton's sexy utterance as he snapped a selfie during his introduction, but she clearly was no longer amused when he kept purring throughout the night.
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Adam and Adam Jr.
It's probably not the best idea to bring a hand-drawn, puppet version of yourself -- as Adam quickly learned after introducing Rachel to "Adam Jr." The human Adam told the Bachelorette that his supposed doppelgänger was "super excited."
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Josiah Grabs the Rose
No one can say Josiah was lacking in confidence. After being the first man to pull Rachel aside for a chat, he brazenly snagged the first-impression rose and attached it to his lapel, only to later learn that Bryan was its actual recipient.
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Mohit Gets Tipsy
It wouldn't be a season premiere without someone having a few too many. This time around, the contestant who hit the booze a bit too hard was Mohit, who stumbled on his way to Rachel and then stole Josiah's drink from him.
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Blake Calls Out Lucas
Any number of Lucas' bizarre antics (pictured above) could make this list, from him falling off the couch while screaming "Whaboom," to using a bullhorn to narrate Peter's one-on-one. This prompted Blake to confront Lucas, who defended his behavior with a rather Zen-like retort: "I feel that everyone has a little bit of Whaboom in them."
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Rachel Lindsay tries her best to be a good sport as her guys get weird

Rachel Lindsay began her second chance at reality TV-endorsed love during Monday's Season 13 premiere of "The Bachelorette." But if the Dallas-based attorney thought she wouldn't have to experience any awkward encounters (or hear the word "Whaboom" shouted about a billion times), she was way off. Here are six cringeworthy moments from the episode.

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