Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 could finally humble First Officer Gary King, whose needed to be knocked down a peg for years. Throughout the run of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, viewers have gotten to know Gary whether they wanted to or not, finding themselves watching his revolving door of situationships play out on screen. Gary, who’s been working with Captain Glenn Shephard aboard Parsifal III since Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2, has a difficult reputation in the franchise for his playboy ways. After his behavior during the last charter season, Gary had some serious allegations lodged against him.
Gary’s behavior between the last charter and Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 came out to be abysmal, leaving viewers struggling to decide if they want to watch the upcoming season. When sexual misconduct allegations came out about Gary, alleging that he was sexually inappropriate and physically rough with a Below Deck franchise makeup artist, viewers were horrified. Although Gary’s behavior wasn’t surprising in some ways, many wondered if the spin-off would move forward. Gary was already filming the upcoming season at the time, and it appears the backlash from the accusations could knock Gary down from his high hose.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Has Been Delayed Because Of Gary
His Behavior Left The Network In A Bind
Although Gary’s behavior has been difficult to watch for years, especially in the way he treats women, the allegations of sexual misconduct were on a whole other level. Gary was accused of being inappropriate with a Below Deck franchise makeup artist, Samatha Suarez, who was trying to get out of his room. While there’s been no movement on the front of holding Gary accountable, when Bravo heard about the accusations against Gary, things shifted for the already filming Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5.
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After nearly a year of waiting, viewers were struggling to remain patient about the future of the series. While some wanted the upcoming season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht to be canned and reshot, others were hopeful Bravo would simply air the show and then remove Gary from the cast in the next season. Either way, Below Deck Sailing Yacht viewers were looking for any update they could get on Gary, the show, and what was to come next. Realizing Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 was delayed because of Gary’s actions, viewers were ready for the truth.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 May See New Issues With Gary
He Appears To Struggle In The Trailer
Viewers got their wish when the trailer for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 dropped and it featured Gary heavily. While there’s some general annoyance among viewers about him appearing on the series moving forward, most are just happy to have the show back. Gary seems to be having some major difficulties during his time on the upcoming season of the Below Deck spin-off, dealing with personal and professional issues aboard the charter sailing yacht. Gary’s shown dealing with the Deck team, struggling to find his footing as a leader while appearing to intimidate one of the female stews aboard.
Gary Could Be Humbled On Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season
Daisy’s Shown Shouting At Gary
In one moment of the trailer, Daisy Kelliher is shown shouting at Gary in a way that’s shocking to those who are familiar with her on the show. Daisy, who’s worked as Chief Stew aboard Parsifal III for years, has a special relationship with Gary. The pair are close, even sparking romance rumors at one point in their time on screen together. In the trailer for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5, Daisy appears to be yelling at Gary to figure things out in his own time, but to help her in their work aboard Parsifal III, potentially humbling him.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 premieres on Monday, October 7 at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
