A blind item has shed light on what allegedly happened behind the scenes of ‘Celeste Unscripted’ and the parts of former couple Celeste Cortesi and Jonathan Sterling’s relationship that did not make it to the show’s season finale.
According to the item, Sterling attempted to propose to Cortesi twice – first during their trip to the Maldives and later in Amanpulo.
The Maldives proposal was allegedly canceled following a physical incident that reportedly happened about a week before the trip. The account further claims that the alleged abuse was not an isolated incident and continued throughout their relationship.
The allegations offer a stark contrast to the romantic relationship presented on ‘Celeste Unscripted,’ particularly in the Maldives scenes, where the couple appeared affectionate and were shown sharing intimate moments.
The account also claims that Sterling eventually stepped away from the relationship after attempts to reconcile did not stop the alleged incidents.
It further points to three donations Sterling reportedly made to organizations supporting male victims of domestic violence and coercion, connecting his philanthropic work to the broader issue. Notably, Cortesi herself addressed her behavior during the finale while discussing the effects of medication and hormonal changes she experienced during her IVF and pregnancy journey.
The blind item, however, alleges that the behavior went beyond mood changes, claiming that Cortesi was physically abusive toward Sterling and that security had to intervene during some incidents.
It also claims that Cortesi pressured the production team to remove the proposal from the episode, while Sterling’s account of what allegedly happened was limited in the final edit.
The only comment Sterling was reportedly able to make about the situation in the finale was, ‘It was unsafe.’
‘Celeste Unscripted,’ produced by GOAT Creative Studios, documented the couple’s relationship, IVF journey, pregnancy, and plans for parenthood. The finale ultimately revealed that Cortesi and Sterling had separated.