In a jaw-dropping twist that no one saw coming, Below Deck Sailing Yacht stars Gary King and Daisy Kelliher have stunned fans around the world by revealing they are now officially husband and wife—and the ceremony? A secret wedding that took place in the most unexpected fashion.
From Fling to Forever?
Fans of the hit Bravo series have been glued to the ever-complicated relationship between the flirtatious first mate Gary King and fiery chief stewardess Daisy Kelliher for several seasons. Their flirtations, fights, late-night cuddles, and confusing love triangles have provided the kind of reality TV gold that keeps viewers coming back for more.
But few could have predicted that the duo—whose on-screen chemistry alternated between romantic tension and chaotic arguments—would take their rollercoaster connection all the way to the altar.
The Secret Ceremony That Shocked the Crew
According to sources close to the cast, the pair exchanged vows in an intimate and impromptu ceremony aboard a private sailing yacht off the coast of Ibiza last weekend. The event was reportedly attended by only a small circle of friends, former yachties, and a very surprised Captain Glenn Shephard, who officiated the ceremony.
“It was totally wild,” said one insider who witnessed the event. “We all thought it was another one of their flirty games. Then Daisy pulled out a bouquet and Gary pulled out a ring, and we were like—wait, this is real?”
The couple reportedly planned the wedding in under 48 hours and kept the news completely under wraps, avoiding any social media hints or Bravo spoilers. Fans were left speechless when Daisy posted a single photo late Sunday night: a windswept sunset shot of her and Gary, both barefoot, embracing in wedding whites with the simple caption: “Forever started as a joke... and now it’s everything 💍⛵️❤️”
A History of Hot-and-Cold
Their relationship has long been a talking point of the franchise. From their tension in Season 2 to their nearly-kissed moments in Season 3, and the chaotic miscommunications in Season 4, Gary and Daisy have kept viewers guessing at every turn.
They’ve both had other entanglements, flings, and falling-outs. At times, it seemed they could barely tolerate one another. At others, it was clear there was something deeper simmering beneath the surface.
Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen once called them “the Ross and Rachel of the high seas”—and now it seems like this on-and-off duo is finally on for good.
Fan Reactions: Mixed, Emotional, and Hilarious
Social media exploded within minutes of the announcement. Some fans were overjoyed:
“Gary and Daisy got married? I’m crying on my yacht-themed pillow!” — @YachtGirlForLife
Others were skeptical:
“Plot twist of the century or reality TV stunt? Either way, I need Season 6 NOW.” — @BelowDeckDetective
And a few remained cautiously optimistic:
“They better not divorce before the reunion episode.” — @StewOnDeck
Bravo’s Next Move: Spin-off Wedding Special?
While no official comment has been made by Bravo, rumors are swirling that the entire wedding may have been filmed as part of a Below Deck: Special Edition or a spin-off wedding special. Some speculate it could become a two-part televised event, complete with behind-the-scenes chaos, pre-wedding jitters, and confessional-style interviews with past crewmates.
Captain Glenn, ever the neutral voice of calm in turbulent waters, posted on Instagram:
“Still wrapping my head around it… but happy for them. Marriage on a boat? Let’s hope for smooth sailing.”
What’s Next for Gary and Daisy?
The newlyweds have not confirmed where they’ll be honeymooning, but insiders say they’re considering a cross-Atlantic voyage on a luxury sailing yacht—of course. Whether they’ll return to the show as a married couple remains unclear.
One thing’s for sure: fans will be watching closely. Because in the world of Below Deck, anything can happen—and clearly, it just did.
