Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Gary King Shocks Fans by Going Public With His New Girlfriend After Months of Romance Rumors

Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Gary King Shocks Fans by Going Public With His New Girlfriend After Months of Romance Rumors
Gary King appears to be entering a brand-new chapter.

The “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” star shocked fans this week after seemingly going public with a new girlfriend following months of speculation about his love life.

In a series of cozy photos that quickly made the rounds online, King was seen smiling alongside the mystery brunette during what appeared to be a romantic evening out. In one snap, the unidentified woman wrapped her arms around the reality star as he held a cocktail, while another showed her kissing him on the cheek.

The intimate images immediately sent Bravo fans into a frenzy.

“Gary with an actual girlfriend was not on my bingo card,” one fan wrote on X.

Another added, “Daisy is definitely going to have thoughts about this.

King, who has become one of the most polarizing figures in the “Below Deck” universe, has spent years making headlines for his messy love life both on and off the show. Since joining “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” in Season 2 as first officer aboard Parsifal III, he has been linked to several castmates, including Sydney Zaruba, Ashley Marti, Scarlett Bentley and, most notably, Daisy Kelliher.

His flirtation with chief stew Daisy Kelliher became one of the franchise’s biggest unresolved storylines. For multiple seasons, the pair insisted they were “just friends” despite obvious chemistry, lingering feelings and a dramatic kiss that played out during Season 4.

After filming wrapped, however, things between King and Kelliher appeared to unravel.

Kelliher later accused King of leading her on and claimed he distanced himself from her once cameras stopped rolling. She also suggested that his behavior behind the scenes was very different from what viewers saw on television.

“We were never really on the same page,” Kelliher said during several interviews following the season.

Fans remained convinced that the two would eventually find their way back to each other. Instead, King’s apparent new romance has many wondering whether that chapter is finally over.

The timing is especially surprising given that King has largely kept his personal life out of the spotlight in recent months amid controversy surrounding his future with Bravo.

In 2023, reports surfaced alleging inappropriate behavior by King during production, allegations he denied. The fallout sparked widespread discussion among fans and left many questioning whether he would return to “Below Deck Sailing Yacht.”

Although King has remained relatively quiet publicly, the new photos suggest he may be attempting to move forward.

The identity of the mystery woman remains unknown, but social media sleuths immediately began trying to figure out who she is. Some fans speculated that she may not be connected to the “Below Deck” world at all, which would mark a major departure for King after years of dating within the Bravo circle.

Others, however, were less optimistic.

“Gary always brings drama wherever he goes,” one commenter wrote beneath the photos. “Let’s see how long this lasts.”

As for Kelliher, she has not publicly commented on King’s apparent new relationship.

Still, Bravo fans are already bracing for a reaction.

Given the pair’s complicated history and the emotional fallout from their on-again, off-again connection, many believe King’s new romance could reopen old wounds — and potentially set the stage for even more drama if the two ever find themselves back on screen together.

For now, though, King seems happier than ever.

Whether this is the real thing or just another twist in one of Bravo’s messiest love stories remains to be seen.