Below Deck Sailing Yachtcast memberDanni Warrenis saving season 5, and even overshadowing theGary Kingcontroversy. Gary King is First Officer on Parsifal III and has had his department head role since season 2 of theBelow Deckspinoff. Not only does Gary have a negative reputation as a playboy, reckless drinker, and drama creator, he has an off-screen sexual misconduct allegation against him from aBelow Deckmakeup artist.
Gary has denied the allegations, gotten a small slap on the wrist by the Bravo network, and gone on to be a main cast member inBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5. However, Junior Stew Danni’s presence in season 5 is lightening up the season and distracting fans from Gary’s problematic nature that has taken center stage of each season. Danni’s entertainment value on the show is helping the stigma put on season by Gary.
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Danni’s Background
She Is A Stew From South Africa
Danni is from Durban, South Africa, but moved to Australia in 2022. Danni still has a strong connection to where she is from, and has an audible South African accent. On board Parsifal III, Danni and the other Stewardess, Diana Cruz, have been appointed Junior Stews by Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher. Danni wants to be on service and lamented about the housekeeping part of her job. Danni is still relatively new to her Stew position, buttakes pride in her tablescapes the most.
Danni Has Work & Love Drama In BDSY
She’s Making The Season Interesting
Bravo’s Danni has already made waves inBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5 for her fiery personality, penchant for flirtation, desire to have fun, and for her complaints on the job. In episode 4,Danni was vocal about not wanting to service cabins, which irked Diana and Daisy. Danni also became very sensitive when Daisy called her tablescape"tacky,“which spoke to her softness on the job. If Danni continues the complaining and demonstrates her affinity for being overly sensitive, it will create tension within the interior team, as it already has started to do.
Danni has also been busy in the boatmance department, as she has been trying to get Deckhand Keith Allen to flirt back with her. Moreover,she showed her outgoing side when she flirted with an Ibiza beach club staff member.In the preview for next episode, Danni will get close with Gary as it turns out, after she feels like Keith is letting her down with his advances.
Danni’s Charisma Is Overshadowing Gary Controversy
Gary’s Misconduct Was A Blight On Season 5
Regardless of whether Danni and Gary actually hook up, Danni has brought a fun element to the season that would not have been there otherwise.
Danni’s impact on the season is helping viewers to forget Gary’s transgressions, as they are looking for a lighter spark to the season.
Below Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5 is just getting started, and Danni’s big personality is poised to stand out in future episodes.
Below Deck Sailing Yachtairs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht
Cast
Below Deck Sailing Yacht is a spin-off of the Below Deck reality television series. Premiering on Bravo, the show follows the life of a Yacht crew as they attempt to navigate a busy Charter season in which many customers make use of a 177-foot sailing yacht. Over the first three seasons, the yacht has been to Greece, Croatia, and Spain.
