Below Deck Sailing Yacht’sGary King has been dealing with the fallout from sexual misconduct allegations for years, but the newlawsuit against him and the production company behind the series is revealing eye-opening new details. Gary, who’s been part of Captain Glenn Shephard’s crew both on and off the show sinceBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 2, has been a major part of the show. While he’s always been known as a playboy, Gary’s behavior has gotten more difficult with each passing season and culminated in a major sexual misconduct scandal betweenBDSYseason 4 andBDSYseason 5.
Samantha and Grey have both shared their experiences extensively in the suit.
While Gary has vehemently denied the allegations against him, which were shared byBelow Deckfranchise makeup artist Samantha Suarez, it’s become increasingly clear that there’s something he’s not sharing with viewers. Gary’s behavior made enough of an issue for Bravo to remove him from 2023’s BravoCon lineup, and then struggle to put outBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5because of his presence on the series. WhileGary was ultimately kept in the season’s edit, his appearance was scaled back considerably throughout the show’s run. Gary himself commented on his lack of screentime and has slammed the series’ behavior.
Below Deck Makeup Artist Samantha Suarez Accused Gary King Of Misconduct In 2023
She Outlined The Incident Between Her & Gary
ThroughoutBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 4’srun, many were open about the fact that Gary was rubbing them the wrong way in his behavior toward the women of the crew. Between his obvious jealousy that his longtime friends Colin MacRae and Daisy Kelliher were in a new relationship to the way he spoke to Mads Herrera, who he hooked up with during the season, it was clear that Gary’s relationships with women weren’t always healthy or equitable.Gary’s behavior throughout the season was questionable, andBelow Deck Sailing Yachtviewers finally felt uncomfortable enough to speak up about it.
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AfterBDSYseason 4’s disastrous reunion, the crew including Gary went on to filmBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5 quickly, but just a short time into the filming schedule, Samantha’s allegations against Gary came to light. In a 2023Rolling Stonearticle,Samantha alleged that Gary was sexually aggressive with herduring a promotional shoot day. Explaining that Gary“came up behind her, grabbed her, pressed her against his body [wearing just his underwear], and refused to let go of her…[though] she tried to kick and elbow him,”she struggled to get away. Samantha’s accusations were a shock.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Gary King Has Consistently Denied The Allegations
He’s Been Adamant That Nothing Is True
Although serious allegations have been cast against Gary, he’s remained fairly positive since they came to light. Despite knowing that the allegations were damaging whether they were true or not,Gary has been vocal in dismissing the allegationsand trying to move on with his life. While it’s clear that there’s more than meets the eye in terms of Gary’s dismissal of the comments themselves, his stance hasn’t budged since the beginning of the scandal. After being largely edited out ofBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5,Gary was open about how hurt he was to see his reputation damaged.
Samatha & A Fellow Crew Member’s Lawsuit Reveals New Details Of Gary’s Behavior
The Lawsuit Is Damaging For Gary & The Show
AfterBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5, Samantha and longtimeBelow Deckcamera operator Grey Duddleston were left in a difficult spot after their initial complaints about Gary were left unresolved. WhileSamantha came forward initially about her complaint, which was filed beforeBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 4’s filming window, Grey hadn’t been publicly named yet, but was already feeling repercussions. The pair filed a lawsuit after the conclusion ofBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5,outlining the issues that arose both from Gary and from the production company, 51 Minds Entertainment, refusing to take actionabout Gary’s behavior.
According to the suit fromRolling Stone,“51 Minds and NBC have supported King every step of the way. But they know—just as he knows—that he is guilty as sin”in his actions toward Samantha and in other distasteful allegations, according to Grey. As a camera operator for theBelow Deckfranchise over the course of its run, Grey shared that during the fourth season ofBelow Deck Sailing Yacht,he witnessed some abhorrent behavior from Gary. This behavior included several accounts ofnon-consensual touching of fellow cast and crew, as well as lewd remarks angled toward cast and crew.
Below Deck & Gary Are Being Accused Of Several Serious Issues
Bravo Needs To Take Action Immediately
According to Samantha and Grey, when they chose to report the issues they’d experienced and noticed withGary,51 Minds Entertainment and Bravo didn’t do anything to protect them. Instead, after years with the team, afterBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 4, neither were asked back to their positions in the next season. The lawsuit claims that both believe“they are now on a ‘do not hire’ list and remain virtually unemployable in their field.”While Samantha and Grey have both shared their experiences extensively in the suit, they’re asking for a jury trial, hoping to ensure justice is served.
