On November 6, the former contestant of the 14th season of the reality show “The Bachelor,” Oksana Shanyuk, found herself in the spotlight of public attention following publications in Instagram stories where she claimed to have experienced physical violence. In the published photos, according to the Styler (RBC-Ukraine) publication, skin damage is visible on various parts of the body. In one of the stories, Shanyuk accompanied the post with the caption “Be careful” and tagged the accounts @kov21enko and @pavelalibaba.

What Oksana Shanyuk Showed

According to Styler materials, the photos in the stories show bruises, scratches, and other skin damage on the face, hands, and legs. The former show participant also reported that she suffered a broken pinky finger. At the same time, the editorial office emphasizes that there was no independent medical confirmation of the nature and origin of these injuries at the time of publication.

Who the Former Contestant Accused

In her accusations, Oksana Shanyuk named Pavel and Yevhen Kovtunenko. Yevhen is known to viewers for his participation in the first season of the romantic project “The Bachelorette” (2020) with actress Kseniya Mishyna: according to the publication, he is a lawyer and entrepreneur who tried to build a relationship with the main character, but left the show in the seventh episode, and in August 2024 introduced his chosen one to subscribers. The name of Pavel Kovtunenko had previously appeared in public discussions of Shanyuk's personal life — they were linked by a romantic relationship that was talked about even at the release of the 14th season of “The Bachelor.”

What Is Known About the Circumstances of the Incident

The key circumstances of the conflict remain unclear at the time of publication. It has not been publicly established exactly when the alleged incident occurred and what preceded it. Also, according to Styler, there is no confirmed information about Oksana Shanyuk applying to law enforcement agencies. It is also unknown whether Shanyuk and Pavel Kovtunenko were in a relationship at the time of the described events.

Context: Shanyuk's Path in Reality TV

Oksana Shanyuk is a cosmetologist from Kyiv who became widely known to the public after participating in the 14th season of “The Bachelor” with Taras Tsymbaliuk in 2025. She left the project in the eighth episode, but her participation was remembered not only for romantic dates: one of the most discussed moments was a dispute with Sofia Shamiya, which continued even after the end of the season. In January 2026, during the post-show “The Bachelor. Life After the Project,” Sofia Shamiya denied Oksana's accusation regarding her personal life and announced her intention to defend her reputation in court.

What Remains Unclear

At present, the main questions remain open: the exact circumstances and chronology of the incident, the presence of medical confirmation of injuries, the status of possible appeals to law enforcement agencies, and the public reaction of the accused. Until official statements from the parties and independent confirmations appear, all details of the story remain at the level of statements by one of the participants in the conflict.