September 18, 2016 | Arts / Entertainment

"Prince Charming" contestants say producers knew about star’s escorting.

According to TheWrap, more than one contestant on Logo TV’s Finding Prince Charming claim that the show's producers had to know its leading man had worked as a male escort and appeared in a sex tape, and they planned the scandal in a bid for ratings.

One of the suitors, who asked to remain anonymous, insisted there is “no way” the network was unaware of the sketchy past of interior designer Robert Sepulveda Jr.

“We all had to go through rigorous background checks for three weeks and another three days before the show even started taping," he said.

“I don’t believe the network was blindsided. I don’t think anyone believes that,” another contestant, who also asked that his name not be used, told TheWrap.

LOGO would not respond to TheWrap’s repeated questions about the vetting process, nor did it explain how it missed Sepulveda's past.

The second suitor said that the show’s contract specifically stipulated that cast members should not appear in sex tapes or naked pictures that show contestants faces. The first suitor said he went on the show for the experience, but not of the kind that has now emerged.

“If I wanted to date a hooker, I’d hire one,” he told TheWrap. “I’m beyond livid.”

“We still haven’t taped the reunion show, one contestant said. ”He’s going to get a piece of my mind for sure.”

While we haven't been following Finding Prince Charming because we find the idea of aping straight romance  reality shows repulsive, the reunion show might be worth watching.

Logo’s Gay Bachelor: Contestants Say Producers Knew About Star’s Escort Past [TheWrap]