The Below Deck franchise has celebrated and supported LGBTQ members, including Captain Sandy Yawn who rode the Bravo Pride float in 2019.
Yawn has been at the helm of Below Deck Mediterranean since season 2. She reflected on what it means to accept and embrace who you are.
Daisy Kelliher, Gary King, Ileisha Dell, Chase Lemacks, Colin Macrae, Alex Propson | Fred Jagueneau/Bravo
“You know, something that I never really gave a lot of thought to,” she said in a YouTube video. “It’s something that just kind of like I could tell how my heart felt and I just accepted that. I don’t think there was a day where I came to terms, I think it was like a gradual thing. And I think when you’re comfortable in your own skin, you’re just comfortable no matter who you are.”
From Below Deck Season 1, several yachties shared their stories and their pride.
Yawn has been at the helm of Below Deck Mediterranean since season 2. She reflected on what it means to accept and embrace who you are.
Daisy Kelliher, Gary King, Ileisha Dell, Chase Lemacks, Colin Macrae, Alex Propson | Fred Jagueneau/Bravo
“You know, something that I never really gave a lot of thought to,” she said in a YouTube video. “It’s something that just kind of like I could tell how my heart felt and I just accepted that. I don’t think there was a day where I came to terms, I think it was like a gradual thing. And I think when you’re comfortable in your own skin, you’re just comfortable no matter who you are.”
From Below Deck Season 1, several yachties shared their stories and their pride.
- 6/2/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Below Deck hair and makeup artist, Natalie Castillo also worked on the production side of the series and gave Showbiz Cheat Sheet a peek behind the curtain.
Castillo often worked closely with the cast, running errands if a crew member needed hairspray while on charter, for example. But she also managed the crew when they weren’t on the boat, usually ensuring that they were safe.
‘Below Deck’ production has to keep the crew apart before the season begins
Every season begins with the crew arriving onboard the superyacht, one by one. The captain almost always waits for each crew member and Castillo shared how production gets each crew member to arrive alone.
Castillo said as the cast arrives on location, she was in charge of keeping them separated and sequestered.
Natalie Castillo | Photo Natalie Castillo
“I’m in charge of sequestering the cast,” she said. “So when they first...
Castillo often worked closely with the cast, running errands if a crew member needed hairspray while on charter, for example. But she also managed the crew when they weren’t on the boat, usually ensuring that they were safe.
‘Below Deck’ production has to keep the crew apart before the season begins
Every season begins with the crew arriving onboard the superyacht, one by one. The captain almost always waits for each crew member and Castillo shared how production gets each crew member to arrive alone.
Castillo said as the cast arrives on location, she was in charge of keeping them separated and sequestered.
Natalie Castillo | Photo Natalie Castillo
“I’m in charge of sequestering the cast,” she said. “So when they first...
- 3/1/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Below Deck fans will surely remember Bruno Duarte from his time on the show during season five. Despite being on the series for just one season, Bruno left a lasting impression on many viewers. Additionally, his rocky relationship with Kate Chastain played a big role in his storyline on the show. He recently found himself in the headlines again after making allegations regarding the show. According to the Cheat Sheet, Bruno claims that Captain Lee not only made fun of his accent, but forced him to eat rum cake despite knowing that Bruno doesn’t drink. Bruno also alleged that producers
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- 12/17/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
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