Sailing yacht below deck season 5 chose to take a diplomatic approach to Gary King’s appearance on the series following allegations of sexual misconduct, but will they ever address their bad behavior on screen? Gary, one of the longtime members of the Parsifal III crew, has been dealing with some serious allegations of sexual misconduct since mid-2023. Although he has denied the allegations, his alleged behavior came to light when one of the Below Deck The franchise’s makeup artists opened up about their harrowing experience with the first officer while filming Sailing yacht below deck Season 4, a year earlier.
Gary has been part of the show since Sailing yacht below deck season 2. Many felt that with his history of problematic behavior towards women throughout his time on the series, it was not far from believing the accusations brought against him. Although Gary vehemently denied the interaction, it was something that Below Deck viewers have been struggling for nearly a year. When the accusations became public, Sailing yacht below deck season 5 was already filming, leaving Bravo struggling to deal with the situation. Instead of removing Gary from the season, they continued filming the show with him.
When filming ended Sailing yacht below deck Season 5, it was unclear whether the series would return to Bravo. The network has been quiet about its plans for Sailing yacht below deck over the next year, even after viewers demanded an answer about what would happen to filming the series with Gary. Knowing that he had potentially demonstrated incredibly poor judgment, viewers struggled to decide whether or not they would feel comfortable watching Gary in another season. Buzz surrounded the season for over a year until it was announced that Sailing yacht below deck would come back and introduce Gary.
Gary hasn’t caused any drama so far this season
He has mostly been in the background in the drama
Although Sailing yacht below deck season 5 has only aired a few episodes so far, Gary has yet to be at the center of any drama on the series. While previous seasons have seen Gary being the center of the drama throughout the season, or at least an instigator of the drama itself, he has been more subdued throughout the first few episodes of the season. Sailing yacht below deck filming for season 5 began just days after the reunion of Sailing yacht below deck season 4 was filmed, and the reunion was difficult for the cast to overcome the strong tension.
After the meeting, Gary and Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher had serious tension between them because of the way Gary spoke to his friend and fellow yachtsman. Gary and Daisy, who were involved in a love triangle alongside former chief engineer Colin MacRae in the show’s final season, exchanged some harsh words during the reunion, and Daisy was less than happy with Gary’s behavior. Gary was expected to delve into drama after Daisy yelled at him during the Sailing yacht below deck season 5 premiere, but he is much more moderate than expected.
Gary still appears a lot during the season
He is still being shown as an authority figure
While Gary may not have been causing much drama throughout the season, it was interesting to see how Sailing yacht below deck has used the First Officer in different roles. While many struggled to support Gary following the allegations, it was clear that he is an integral part of the narrative of Sailing yacht below deck season 5. Gary has appeared on the series frequently this season in a more professional capacity than usual. Working with the rest of the external team, it has become clear that he is an asset to the Sailors.
While Gary may not have been someone as Sailing yacht below deck viewers were interested to see that her time on the show has kept the sailing yacht moving forward. Gary and Daisy’s relationship may appear on the series again in the future, but for now, it appears that it is appearing in a professional rather than an interpersonal capacity. It’s possible that Gary’s time aboard the Parsifal III is being edited to ensure that it does not continue to be controversial.
Season 5 is more focused on Daisy than Gary
The narrative revolves around Daisy
With Sailing yacht below deck Season 5 took the focus off Gary, they put the spotlight on Daisy. Daisy’s time aboard the Parsifal III, which also began during Sailing yacht below deck season 2 has been difficult over the years. Although Daisy entered the series single and excited about the opportunity to work aboard a sailing yacht as Chief Stew, her relationships changed as the series continued. Developing a flirtatious relationship with Gary and Colin over the years, Daisy took things further with Colin during the show’s final season.
The Chief Stew and Chief Engineer had a difficult time dealing with the work life of the boat, especially with Gary aboard the sailing yacht. The love triangle that developed between the trio was awkward, especially because of the friendships they had all built in the past, but Colin and Daisy eventually found themselves in a real relationship that deteriorated after the season. During Sailing yacht below deck season 5, it became clear that the separation touched Daisy, and the season’s narrative focused on her picking up the pieces after serious heartbreak.
Gary’s sexual misconduct allegations are still unresolved
Allegations of misconduct may never be addressed
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Although allegations of Gary’s sexual misconduct surfaced during the filming of Sailing yacht below deck Season 5, they have not yet been mentioned on screen and it is possible that they will never be mentioned in the series. Although Gary has denied the allegations and has worked hard to ensure he is clearing his own name, it does not seem likely that Below Deck producers would be interested in opening up about the behavior they didn’t condemn in leaving Gary on the show. Despite knowing that viewers are interested in hearing more from Gary firsthand, the allegations may be swept under the rug.
With Gary as an integral part of the Sailing yacht below deck Season 5 cast, it seems likely that keeping their interpersonal issues off-screen will be Bravo’s decision. Instead of bringing the allegations back into the spotlight, Gary will probably be able to overcome the problem without having to answer for his possible actions. THE Sailing yacht below deck star will be edited out but featured in the series despite his potential bad behavior.
Sailing yacht below deck airs Mondays at 9pm EDT on Bravo.
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