Captain Sandy Yawn of Below Deck Mediterranean he has disclosed who helps decide whether someone can be fired on the show. The Bravo show is famous for featuring demanding charter guests and dramatic crew members, leading to some unrealistic situations. This took Below Deck viewers question the show’s authenticity and speculate about the extent of the producer’s influence in creating dramatic moments. Viewers pointed out interesting errors and editing errors that suggest producer interference. Some even criticized Captain Sandy for being too tolerant, sparking speculation about the extent of producers’ involvement in her decision-making process.
Sandy recently spoke with News week and revealed that he did not make the decision to fire a crew member without consulting his lawyer. She said, “Every decision I had to make, with production, going to sea, leaving the dock – in this case, drugs – I call my lawyer.” Referring to his decision to fire Hannah Ferrier in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 5, Sandy explained, “He said, ‘Fire her now. It’s being filmed, God forbid something happens.'” Sandy follows her lawyer’s advice to avoid legal problems. She emphasized that it took years to get her “maritime license”, which is a federal license from the United States government, so she takes decisions regarding the yacht and crew members very seriously.
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Sandy is fully committed to her role as captain
Although speculation suggests that Below Deck The producers influenced Sandy’s decision to fire an employee, which will likely make the season more dramatic and entertaining, they don’t overrule her decisions. Sandy is aware that she role is not just being a fun cast member of the Below Deck franchise, but as a responsible captain at sea, where situations can quickly worsen. While fans watch the show to be entertained, Sandy doesn’t take her responsibilities lightly or prioritize creating drama. She is extremely cautious when it comes to the safety of both herself and her crew members and charter guests.
After this revelation, Below Deck viewers will now watch the spin-off in a new light as they now know that the producers did not play a crucial role in firing a team member. Sandy consults her lawyer before firing an employee, acting only when there is solid evidence that they have actually placed the yacht in danger and its occupants. It now appears that Hannah’s firing was not a simple decision for Sandy; she didn’t just fire her to assert her authority in the franchise, but rather to ensure the safety of her other crew members.
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Sandy Leaves No Room for Safety Concerns
Sandy is one of the few women in the boating industry and the only captain of the boat. Below Deck franchise, so it’s understandable that she takes her job very seriously and doesn’t tolerate problematic crew members.
While some viewers may believe that she could be a better captain, with a more authoritative presence and less leniency, her recent revelation suggests that she is already intelligent and pragmatic. This new insight allows viewers reconsider any crew dismissals the captain made and interpret the actions of those Below Deck Mediterranean crew members in a different light.
Below Deck Mediterranean airs Mondays at 9pm ET on Bravo and streams the next day on Peacock.
Source: News week