Gary King’s pattern of reckless behavior could jeopardize his future on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Gary first appeared on the show in season 2 and has been a pivotal member of the cast ever since. As First Officer, Gary strives to one day become a captain. However, he has also developed a reputation as a womanizer. Gary’s recent actions could put his yachting future at risk and make season 5 his last.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 reunites Gary with Captain Glenn Shephard and Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher. The Parsifal III picks up in Ibiza with a new group of charter guests. Several new faces join the crew, including Deckhands Keith Allen and Emma Crouch and Stews Diana Cruz and Danni Warren. The trailer teases plenty of drama ahead, both among the crew and at sea.
Gary’s Scandal Was Revealed While Filming
Accusations Against Gary Threatened His Future On The Show
In August 2023, bombshell allegations against Gary were revealed. Rolling Stone published an article in which a Below Deck Sailing Yacht makeup artist accused Gary of sexual misconduct. The article included numerous instances of Gary acting inappropriately while filming. It also alleged production did not discipline Gary or provide the crew with adequate protection.
The article cast doubt on Gary’s future with the franchise. Although season 5 was already underway when the allegations were made public, the season’s fate grew uncertain. It was speculated Gary would be edited out, or perhaps the entire season would be scrapped. Ultimately, when the show returned after a year, and there appeared to be no change to Gary’s role.
However, Gary suggested the season was heavily edited. In October, Gary wrote on Instagram, “Scary how one persons lies can ruin someone’s career and livelihood…. most of me will probably be edited out of this season.” Gary should be thankful to be on the show at all instead of complaining about his edit after the negative publicity he received. Due to the fallout from the scandal, the network’s best recourse would be to get rid of Gary altogether.
Daisy & Gary Keep Fighting With Each Other
Their Drama Brings Negativity To The Season
Last season, Daisy was in a love triangle between Gary and Chief Engineer Colin Macrae. The season ended with a heated reunion, leaving Daisy and Gary on bad terms. As Daisy told E! News, filming for season 5 began just three days after the reunion. Needless to say, tensions were high when they boarded the Parsifal III.
Although they talked through their issues in the premiere episode, their conflict spills into season 5.
Daisy was visibly uncomfortable around Gary, while he acted unphased. Although they talked through their issues in the premiere episode, their conflict spills into season 5. The trailer shows several explosive exchanges between the two, indicating their personal drama will disrupt their professional relationship. Gary and Daisy will never work as a team if they continue to harbor resentment towards each other.
Gary Already Made A Mistake In Episode 2
His Boat Crash Could Have Been Extremely Costly
Gary’s personal and romantic troubles took a toll as he made a costly mistake early in season 5. While driving the tender boat at night, Gary crashed it into rocks. Captain Glenn was understandably alarmed about the damage to the tender, particularly the possibility that the engine may become flooded. Fortunately, the damage was only cosmetic. Gary shouldn’t be making careless mistakes, and his recklessness indicates his performance is slipping.
Although Gary has been a staple of Below Deck Sailing Yacht for years, it is time for the show to re-evaluate his future. Gary has become a liability, and his performance is suffering. Disgust over Gary’s behavior is driving viewers away. The show’s best bet for success would be to address the misconduct allegations, which includes getting rid of Gary.
