![\"Below](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Below-Deck-Sailing-Yacht-Biggest-Drama-Through-the-Years-Gary-King-Alli-Dore.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Below Deck Sailing Yacht\u2018s Biggest Drama Through the Years<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe drama has already reached unexpected heights on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. During season 2 of the hit show, the crew was rocked with a shocking twist when Dani Soares claimed that Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux was the father of her baby.\u00a0Jean-Luc, who wasn\u2019t able to attend the reunion with the rest of his cast members, [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cIt was insane. There were multiple incidents of sexual harassment in front of multiple producers after this person had been given verbal warnings multiple times,\u201d one of the accusers alleged at the time. \u201cI had to promote and make this guy who just assaulted someone look awesome. That was my job, to make this person look cool, capable and exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bravo and Below Deck\u2019s production company, 51 Minds Entertainment, both issued statements addressing the investigations<\/a> that took place after Samantha\u2019s complaint.<\/p>\n\u201cBravo is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace for cast and crew on our reality shows. We require our third-party production companies to have appropriate workplace policies and trainings in place and a clear process on how to report concerns. The concerns Ms. Suarez raised in July 2022 were investigated at that time and action was taken based on the findings,\u201d the statement from the network read.<\/p>\n
Gary denied the claims, writing via Instagram in since-deleted comments, \u201cIt\u2019s so weird, it\u2019s also so far from the truth. She always wanted a platform and unfortunately I\u2019m the unlucky target.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gary claimed Samantha was not being honest about their interactions behind the scenes, adding, \u201cI\u2019m not going to let some lying girl get to me\u2026 read that article fully, multiple times, and this happened to her on multiple seasons \u2026 seems odd.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cPlease tell me who I\u2019ve harassed from bd \u2026 if I did I\u2019m sure they would have said something and not some random person. Please can you tell me where I have sexually harassed multiple women \u2026 you\u2019re watching the wrong show pal.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reality star returned to film one more season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht<\/em> before he \u2014 and the network \u2014 were sued for the alleged incident<\/a>. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of Gary\u2019s most controversial moments:<\/p>\nThe Original Love Triangle<\/h3>\n\n![\"Gary](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gary-King-Being-Controversial-split-1.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>
\n Alli Dore, Gary King and Sydney Zaruba.<\/span> Bravo (3)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAfter joining season 2, Gary was called out by Alli Dore<\/strong> and Sydney Zaruba<\/strong> for not admitting that he had a girlfriend while trying to hook up with both of them at various times throughout filming. Gary, however, clarified that he was in \u201ca very complicated relationship\u201d at the time.<\/p>\n\u201cI hadn\u2019t seen her for eight months prior to me coming on the show. Not seeing someone for eight months and growing apart in those months \u2026 do we put a label on that? No,\u201d he explained during the reunion special, which aired in June 2021.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"Former](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Former-Below-Deck-Sailing-Yacht-Stars-Where-Are-They-Now.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Former \u2018Below Deck Sailing Yacht\u2018 Stars: Where Are They Now?<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tOffering a glimpse into their lives. Over the years, Bravo viewers have seen Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast members come and go \u2014 but not before they brought drama to the high seas. The spinoff series, which premiered in 2020, shocked viewers when Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux\u2018s onscreen fling took a turn once they [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Concerning Hookup<\/h3>\n\n![\"Gary](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gary-King-Being-Controversial-split-2-1.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>
\n Gary King, Ashley Marti.<\/span> Bravo (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSeason 3 was even more challenging when Gary\u2019s flirty relationship with Ashley Marti<\/strong> took a turn. Viewers grew concerned when the stew briefly had sex with Gary while he was too drunk after a crew night out.<\/p>\nGary thanked fans who were \u201clooking out\u201d for him<\/a>, saying on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen<\/em> in June 2022, \u201cI didn\u2019t think much of it then, and right now, I don\u2019t think much of it too. I just think that people on social media blew it up bigger than what it actually was.\u201d<\/p>\nGary said he didn\u2019t consider the experience an \u201cassault\u201d because he showed interest in Ashley in the past. \u201cYeah I could see how they saw that, but in the first place, I did hook up with Ashley prior to that happening. I just wish I wasn\u2019t that drunk,\u201d he added. \u201cI think it boils down to hooking up with Ashley was a mistake in the first place and it shouldn\u2019t have happened from the get-go, really.\u201d<\/p>\n
He concluded: \u201cNo, I don\u2019t [feel assaulted]. I don\u2019t, and I appreciate everyone standing up for me, but I\u2019ve got a voice of my own and I could use it if I felt I was assaulted.\u201d<\/p>\n
At Odds With Colin and Daisy After More Personal Drama<\/h3>\n\n![\"Gary](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gary-King-Being-Controversial-split-3.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>
\n Gary King, Colin Macrae and Daisy Kelliher.<\/span> Courtesy of Gary King\/Instagram; Bravo (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGary\u2019s connection with Daisy Kelliher<\/strong> was called into question over the years as viewers wondered whether they would ever officially give their relationship a try. The situation got messier when Colin MacRae<\/strong>\u00a0showed interest in Daisy when they were filming season 4.<\/p>\nAs Daisy and Colin grew closer, Gary chose to reveal on screen that he and Daisy secretly hooked up in the past. Daisy and Colin\u2019s romance ultimately fizzled out by the time they filmed the reunion, where Gary and Colin said they weren\u2019t ruling out a reconciliation with each other but hinted that their respective relationships with Daisy were up in the air.<\/p>\n
Gary later released a statement reflecting on his tumultuous onscreen journey<\/a> with Daisy and Colin.<\/p>\n\u201cContrary to what many of you may believe, I am still friends with Colin and Daisy. Last season of #belowdecksailing was not my best, having watched some episodes I know that I have a lot of work and growing to do and will do everything to be a better person,\u201d he wrote via Instagram in July 2023. \u201cTo all those people that constantly comment negatively and try bring me down, sticks and stones! You will not bring me down. For all the people who support me and message nice things, thank you \u2764\ufe0f appreciate it all \ud83d\ude42 #notmybest #stillfriends #itsarealityshow #lovetothefans #hatetothehaters #belowdeck #bravotv #itsatvshow.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"Below](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Below-Deck-Franchise-Couples-That-Happened-Outside-of-Their-Seasons5-e1651783906547.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225\")
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>\u2018Below Deck\u2018 Franchise Couples That Got Together Outside of Their Seasons<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tBelow Deck has followed various relationships and flings throughout the franchise \u2014 but some stars found love with one another outside their seasons. Malia White\u2018s introduction to Below Deck Mediterranean in season 2 came with a love triangle between Adam Glick and Wesley Walton. Although Malia and Wes gave their romance another try offscreen \u2014 [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Accused of Sexual Misconduct<\/h3>\n
Three months after the season 4 reunion aired, a production assistant from the show accused Gary of making unwanted advances<\/a> in a Rolling Stone<\/em> expos\u00e9. According to Samantha, she was asked to look after Gary after he allegedly got drunk. Once filming wrapped, she remained with Gary in his hotel room before he tried to stop her from leaving him. Gary allegedly pressed himself against Samantha as she turned toward the door and refused to let her leave until she started to fight back.<\/p>\nSamantha went on to claim that she alerted producers about the incident, which resulted in Gary getting told to sleep on the boat on days when the crew wasn\u2019t filming as a way to keep him out of the hotel.<\/p>\n
Gary maintained his innocence after news broke about the claim. \u201cI know [that I did nothing wrong], and I know the truth but it still hurts when people will tell lies to bring you down,\u201d he replied to a fan via Instagram one month later.<\/p>\n
The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Fallout<\/h3>\n\n![\"Gary](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gary-King-Being-Controversial-2.jpg?w=1000&quality=70&strip=all\")
<\/div>Courtesy of Gary King\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn the aftermath of the scandal, Gary didn\u2019t appear at BravoCon in November 2023 despite initially being announced as a guest. The fifth season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht<\/em> aired later than usual but still featured Gary, who filmed the show after the allegations were already made off screen. Gary didn\u2019t address the drama during the season and was included in all of the promotional material for the show.<\/p>\nThe first officer did raise some issues after claiming he wasn\u2019t featured as much as he expected<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cSad to see this has all been edited out of tonight\u2019s episode. Scary how one person\u2019s lies can ruin someone\u2019s career and livelihood,\u201d he wrote via Instagram in October 2023. \u201cOh well my head is held I\u2019m high as I know the truth. Karma will get ya, anyways.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n
\u201cBravo is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace for cast and crew on our reality shows. We require our third-party production companies to have appropriate workplace policies and trainings in place and a clear process on how to report concerns. The concerns Ms. Suarez raised in July 2022 were investigated at that time and action was taken based on the findings,\u201d the statement from the network read.<\/p>\n
Gary denied the claims, writing via Instagram in since-deleted comments, \u201cIt\u2019s so weird, it\u2019s also so far from the truth. She always wanted a platform and unfortunately I\u2019m the unlucky target.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gary claimed Samantha was not being honest about their interactions behind the scenes, adding, \u201cI\u2019m not going to let some lying girl get to me\u2026 read that article fully, multiple times, and this happened to her on multiple seasons \u2026 seems odd.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cPlease tell me who I\u2019ve harassed from bd \u2026 if I did I\u2019m sure they would have said something and not some random person. Please can you tell me where I have sexually harassed multiple women \u2026 you\u2019re watching the wrong show pal.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reality star returned to film one more season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht<\/em> before he \u2014 and the network \u2014 were sued for the alleged incident<\/a>. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of Gary\u2019s most controversial moments:<\/p>\n After joining season 2, Gary was called out by Alli Dore<\/strong> and Sydney Zaruba<\/strong> for not admitting that he had a girlfriend while trying to hook up with both of them at various times throughout filming. Gary, however, clarified that he was in \u201ca very complicated relationship\u201d at the time.<\/p>\n \u201cI hadn\u2019t seen her for eight months prior to me coming on the show. Not seeing someone for eight months and growing apart in those months \u2026 do we put a label on that? No,\u201d he explained during the reunion special, which aired in June 2021.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tOffering a glimpse into their lives. Over the years, Bravo viewers have seen Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast members come and go \u2014 but not before they brought drama to the high seas. The spinoff series, which premiered in 2020, shocked viewers when Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux\u2018s onscreen fling took a turn once they [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Season 3 was even more challenging when Gary\u2019s flirty relationship with Ashley Marti<\/strong> took a turn. Viewers grew concerned when the stew briefly had sex with Gary while he was too drunk after a crew night out.<\/p>\n Gary thanked fans who were \u201clooking out\u201d for him<\/a>, saying on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen<\/em> in June 2022, \u201cI didn\u2019t think much of it then, and right now, I don\u2019t think much of it too. I just think that people on social media blew it up bigger than what it actually was.\u201d<\/p>\n Gary said he didn\u2019t consider the experience an \u201cassault\u201d because he showed interest in Ashley in the past. \u201cYeah I could see how they saw that, but in the first place, I did hook up with Ashley prior to that happening. I just wish I wasn\u2019t that drunk,\u201d he added. \u201cI think it boils down to hooking up with Ashley was a mistake in the first place and it shouldn\u2019t have happened from the get-go, really.\u201d<\/p>\n He concluded: \u201cNo, I don\u2019t [feel assaulted]. I don\u2019t, and I appreciate everyone standing up for me, but I\u2019ve got a voice of my own and I could use it if I felt I was assaulted.\u201d<\/p>\n Gary\u2019s connection with Daisy Kelliher<\/strong> was called into question over the years as viewers wondered whether they would ever officially give their relationship a try. The situation got messier when Colin MacRae<\/strong>\u00a0showed interest in Daisy when they were filming season 4.<\/p>\n As Daisy and Colin grew closer, Gary chose to reveal on screen that he and Daisy secretly hooked up in the past. Daisy and Colin\u2019s romance ultimately fizzled out by the time they filmed the reunion, where Gary and Colin said they weren\u2019t ruling out a reconciliation with each other but hinted that their respective relationships with Daisy were up in the air.<\/p>\n Gary later released a statement reflecting on his tumultuous onscreen journey<\/a> with Daisy and Colin.<\/p>\n \u201cContrary to what many of you may believe, I am still friends with Colin and Daisy. Last season of #belowdecksailing was not my best, having watched some episodes I know that I have a lot of work and growing to do and will do everything to be a better person,\u201d he wrote via Instagram in July 2023. \u201cTo all those people that constantly comment negatively and try bring me down, sticks and stones! You will not bring me down. For all the people who support me and message nice things, thank you \u2764\ufe0f appreciate it all \ud83d\ude42 #notmybest #stillfriends #itsarealityshow #lovetothefans #hatetothehaters #belowdeck #bravotv #itsatvshow.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tBelow Deck has followed various relationships and flings throughout the franchise \u2014 but some stars found love with one another outside their seasons. Malia White\u2018s introduction to Below Deck Mediterranean in season 2 came with a love triangle between Adam Glick and Wesley Walton. Although Malia and Wes gave their romance another try offscreen \u2014 [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Three months after the season 4 reunion aired, a production assistant from the show accused Gary of making unwanted advances<\/a> in a Rolling Stone<\/em> expos\u00e9. According to Samantha, she was asked to look after Gary after he allegedly got drunk. Once filming wrapped, she remained with Gary in his hotel room before he tried to stop her from leaving him. Gary allegedly pressed himself against Samantha as she turned toward the door and refused to let her leave until she started to fight back.<\/p>\n Samantha went on to claim that she alerted producers about the incident, which resulted in Gary getting told to sleep on the boat on days when the crew wasn\u2019t filming as a way to keep him out of the hotel.<\/p>\n Gary maintained his innocence after news broke about the claim. \u201cI know [that I did nothing wrong], and I know the truth but it still hurts when people will tell lies to bring you down,\u201d he replied to a fan via Instagram one month later.<\/p>\n In the aftermath of the scandal, Gary didn\u2019t appear at BravoCon in November 2023 despite initially being announced as a guest. The fifth season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht<\/em> aired later than usual but still featured Gary, who filmed the show after the allegations were already made off screen. Gary didn\u2019t address the drama during the season and was included in all of the promotional material for the show.<\/p>\n The first officer did raise some issues after claiming he wasn\u2019t featured as much as he expected<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSad to see this has all been edited out of tonight\u2019s episode. Scary how one person\u2019s lies can ruin someone\u2019s career and livelihood,\u201d he wrote via Instagram in October 2023. \u201cOh well my head is held I\u2019m high as I know the truth. Karma will get ya, anyways.\u201d<\/p>\nThe Original Love Triangle<\/h3>\n
<\/div>
\n Alli Dore, Gary King and Sydney Zaruba.<\/span> Bravo (3)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Former \u2018Below Deck Sailing Yacht\u2018 Stars: Where Are They Now?<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\nThe Concerning Hookup<\/h3>\n
<\/div>
\n Gary King, Ashley Marti.<\/span> Bravo (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt Odds With Colin and Daisy After More Personal Drama<\/h3>\n
<\/div>
\n Gary King, Colin Macrae and Daisy Kelliher.<\/span> Courtesy of Gary King\/Instagram; Bravo (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>\u2018Below Deck\u2018 Franchise Couples That Got Together Outside of Their Seasons<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAccused of Sexual Misconduct<\/h3>\n
The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Fallout<\/h3>\n
<\/div>