Can Below Deck Sailing Yacht Be Revived After Season 5 Flopped? (Some Crew Members Might Need To Be Fired)

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is wrapping up, and some cast members might need to go, so the spin-off doesn't get canceled. Captain Glenn Shephard led the crew aboard the Parsifal III once again, joined by First Mate Gary King, Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher, and Chef Cloyce Martin to round out the leadership team. While Daisy and Gary seemed poised to push their issues aside in favor of their friendship, Gary couldn't hold himself to it.

Meanwhile, Danni Warren and Diana Cruz hated Daisy's leadership style and caused her trouble at every turn. Additionally, Gary couldn't stick to sobriety and almost got himself fired by Captain Glenn. Chef Cloyce's cooking was inconsistent, Danni's relationship with Deckhand Chase Lemacks went sideways, and Daisy's conduct with guests was lacking. As Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 comes to an end, it might be time for a serious revamp. Here's why.

Producers Need To Fire Daisy & Find A New Chief Stew

It's Time For A New Beginning

Daisy has served as the Chief Stew since Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2, replacing Jenna MacGillivray after the inaugural season. While she was known for being a no-nonsense, professional leader, Daisy's skills deteriorated over the years. She got caught up in a love triangle with former Chief Engineer Colin Macrae and Gary in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. This entanglement was a distraction from her duties, and her focus began to wane. Although Colin left after season 4, Daisy was still more concerned with Gary than running the interior.

Daisy's heart isn't in yachting anymore. She froze her eggs last year and traveled to Thailand to visit her sister in the hospital after a life-threatening accident. Gary wants his happily ever after with Daisy, but she's shown maturation in her personal life and won't spend her days trying to fix the troubled and problematic First Mate. Now is a good time for Daisy's Below Deck story to end.

Gary's Misconduct Controversy Tainted The Season

He Faced Few Consequences

Gary faced sexual misconduct allegations that have marred him for over a year. Former Bravo employee Samantha Suarez accused Gary of misconduct after production asked her to escort him back to his room. Gary was drunk, and he tried to make an unwanted move on Samantha, who escaped. Gary denied all allegations, but it remains unclear what really happened.

Gary can't keep expecting to behave badly without consequences.

Gary is one of the more popular and famous cast members from Below Deck Sailing Yacht, but his behavior during filming was unacceptable. His controversy started the season off on a sour note, and between his attempted sobriety and treatment of Daisy, he couldn't overcome his bad reputation. Perhaps it's also time to kick Gary to the curb.

Can Producers Revive Below Deck Sailing Yacht?

There Is Still Hope

Below Deck Sailing Yacht shouldn't just automatically get canceled. It's still a popular and important part of the Bravo franchise. However, it's time for Gary to go. He can't seem to control his drinking and always causes trouble. When he's sober, he's a great employee. Gary also makes for great reality TV. However, the network can't continue to reward bad behavior.

Daisy Kelliher	Below Deck Sailing Yacht
Age	36
Job	Chief Stew
Hometown	Dublin, Ireland

If Gary goes, Daisy has to stay. Her Stews may have been purposefully planted to make her season worse, and she's still the best woman for the job onboard the Parsifal III. Plus, it would be fascinating to see how her boatmance with Deckhand Keith Allen unfolds if she stays on. Other than Captain Glenn, Daisy, and Keith, the rest of the crew has to go. It's time for a clean slate on Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is available to stream on Peacock.