'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Star Gary King, Bravo & More Sued by 2 Former Staffers Over 2022 Sexual Assault

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Gary King is now facing a lawsuit from two former staff members on Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Hair and makeup artist Samantha Suarez and camera operator Grey Duddleston have sued Gary, Bravo Media, NBCUniversal, 51 Minds and Endemol Shine over 16 causes of action, including sexual battery, assault, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and emotional distress, among others.

The alleged actions took place while filming the fourth season of the Bravo reality series, and made public in August 2023 when Samantha came forward with her allegations. Keep reading to find out more… In the new lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, Samantha alleges that on “July 3, 2022, Suarez was held hostage in a hotel room by Gary King, a longtime cast member, known drunkard, and serial harasser. Samantha was required to help deliver water and snacks to cast members.

As she went to King’s room to deliver his snacks and a case of water, King opened the door in his underwear and refused to take the water from her hands at the door.