Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Gary King criticized a fan as the Bravo series is faced with rumors of a possible cancelation. A recurring face of the Bravo franchise, Gary was known as the flirtatious playboy throughout his many appearances on Below Deck and the large array of boatmances he had. He became involved in a dramatic love triangle with Daisy Kelliher and Colin MacRae during Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. However, this was only the start of his problems, as Gary faced allegations of sexual misconduct that left Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 hanging in the balance.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Gary King pushed back against claims a fan recently made on Instagram.
In a recent Instagram video, Gary could be seen dancing and smiling along to a countdown song as the screen flashed from him rocking a long hairstyle to having a short and styled look. In his caption, he wrote, “And that’s me ready for summer, 321 let’s go.” However, a fan brought up his allegations, which he wasn't happy about and tried to push back against some errors in the fan's comment.
The video captured the star in high spirits, despite the allegations against him and the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 cancelation rumors. Despite the rumors and backlash from fans of the reality series, Gary seemed to be embracing change, with the star adding the hashtags "#newhair" and "#newme."
How Should Bravo Deal With Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5?
Bravo hasn't released any news about the premiere of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5, leading to questions over whether the lack of news has anything to do with Gary. After one comment implied that Gary would not be returning and falsely claimed that his sexual misconduct allegation involved a lawsuit, Gary quickly replied to the comment, asking, “Am I? This is the first I’ve heard of that! Where is this information coming from?” Gary’s apparent lack of accountability is the implied reason for the holdup of Sailing Yacht season 5, leading to a lot of speculation and unanswered questions.
The fate of the new season and Gary is still unknown, but it's clear that fans are seeking answers. Although Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 continued filming after the allegations against Gary emerged, he will likely still be included in the season. However, Bravo has distanced itself from Gary to dispel rumors that they condoned such behavior. The network has previously been very vocal about the standard of conduct it expects from cast members, and Bravo should continue to be clear about where it stands regarding the cancelation rumors and Gary.
Although the Below Deck franchise has provided some of the best entertainment and drama on Bravo, it’s clear that some important things need to be addressed. Bravo has continued to grow the franchise. However, it continues to avoid providing further details about the new season and the cast. Hopefully, the network will provide a release date for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 soon.
