Gary King dreams of becoming allegations of misconduct further tanked Gary’s reputation.

Gary appeared to turn things around in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5. He kept his boatmances to a minimum and even attempted to make amends with Daisy. Gary even curtailed his drinking after a particularly wild night in which he injured a member of the crew. But no matter how much Gary changed, his past antics sealed his fate. He’s lost the respect of viewers, and it may have cost him his future on Below Deck.

Gary Wasn't On WWHL While BDSY Was Airing

Bravo Is Distancing Itself From Gary

Unlike most of his costars, Gary never ed Andy Cohen on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live during season 5 to reveal his side of the story. His last WWHL appearance was during the season 4 reunion, which saw Gary field criticism for his disrespectful behavior. With public opinion already turned against Gary, it’s hard to imagine audiences being receptive to a guest appearance.

Gary's absence from WWHL is particularly notable because it speaks to his current relationship with the network. After all the chaos he’s created, it’s likely he wasn't welcome to Andy on his show. This is evidence he's fallen out of favor with the network, and Gary's firing is imminent.

Gary Can't Control His Alcohol Intake

He Attempted Sobriety In Season 5

Although Gary’s mid-season decision to stop drinking made viewers hopeful, it wasn’t long before he resumed his old ways. He only stayed sober for one crew night out before getting drinks with Daisy to discuss their relationship. Soon after, Gary overindulged during a night out with the guests, costing him $500 of his tip.

Gary’s return to drinking proves he isn’t committed to straightening out his life.

While Captain Glenn Shephard praised Gary for his dedication and potential, he stressed Gary has a lot of maturing to do. Gary’s return to drinking proves he isn’t committed to straightening out his life. He can’t turn down a good time, which at times negatively impacts his career. Gary may be popular within the franchise, but he can never earn the respect required to advance his career.

Gary's Sexual Misconduct Scandal Isn't A Good Look For The Network

Viewers Were Enraged By Gary’s BDSY Return After Serious Allegations

No matter what Gary does to repair his image, he will never shake the damaging allegations that followed him into season 5. Gary was accused of sexual misconduct by a makeup artist shortly after season 4 ended. The acc claimed production did little to protect her, which tarnished the entire show’s reputation. Gary’s years of womanizing give credence to the allegations, yet he refused to it any wrongdoing or apologize for his actions.

Viewers were rightfully disappointed to see Gary return for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5. Even though he complained that his role had been diminished through editing, his lack of ability, coupled with years of questionable behavior, drove many viewers to stop watching the show in protest. Bravo’s best move would be to replace Gary and move on, proving to the audience they do value integrity and decency.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is available to stream on Peacock.