The Ultimate Guide to the Dramatic Love Triangle on ‘Below Deck’

Daisy Kelliher's love life on the Parsifal III has been far from smooth sailing. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Gary King became even more complicated when she started to develop feelings for their fellow cast member, Colin MacRae. The three crew members first met in season 2, and rumors of a romance between Daisy and Gary started after a steamy encounter on a crew night out. Despite Gary's continued interest in pursuing a relationship, Daisy's heart seems to be torn between two suitors.

During a virtual Below Deck reunion in June 2022, he revealed his soft spot for Daisy, confessing his attraction to her and commending her as a superstar with a captivating personality. However, as Daisy forged a connection with Colin upon reuniting for season 4, she made it clear that she had no expectations for a future with Gary.

During the filming of season 4, I found it confusing to see my co-star hooking up with multiple people. It left me feeling unsure about my own position in the group. However, I have learned from my past experiences and believe it's crucial to reflect on one's behavior in all aspects of life. In an exclusive interview with Us in April 2023, I emphasized the importance of taking time apart to gain clarity in situations. Although Colin and I have undeniable chemistry, I believe we are just friends. Gary, on the other hand, remembers stepping back when he became aware of Daisy and Colin's developing feelings for each other.

After realizing that there were emotions involved, my best course of action was to offer support. Even if another woman chooses someone else over me, I understand that as a friend, I need to be there for her. While I admit to feeling a bit jealous, Daisy and I have a connection that cannot be denied. It is natural for anyone to feel jealous when they see someone they have a connection with hooking up with someone else. To deny such emotions would be dishonest.

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Breaking Down the ‘Below Deck’ Love Triangle Timeline Between Daisy Kelliher, Gary King and Colin MacRae

Daisy Kelliher's relationship with Gary King became even more complicated when she began to explore a romance with Colin MacRae, a costar on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. The shipboard love triangle added a new layer of drama to their already tumultuous connection.

After joining Parsifal III in season 2, the three cast members hit it off and formed a close bond. However, it was Daisy and Gary who caught everyone's attention when they shared a steamy moment on a crew night out, leading to rumors of a possible romance. Since then, Gary has been open about his attraction to Daisy and has expressed interest in exploring a relationship with her.

During a Below Deck reunion in June 2022, Gary spoke candidly about his feelings towards Daisy, admitting that he had always had a soft spot for her. Despite feeling a bit awkward discussing it with her sitting nearby, he couldn't help but gush about how much he adores her as a person. According to Gary, Daisy is a superstar with a gorgeous personality to match.

During the filming of season 4, Daisy formed a close bond with Colin, which left her feeling confused about her relationship with Gary. Despite Gary's tendency to hook up with other cast members, Daisy revealed that she has no expectations for a future with him. Reflecting on her behavior and the situation, Daisy expressed the importance of taking time apart to clarify things. Though their chemistry can make things complicated, Daisy maintains that they are just friends.

Gary remembered stepping aside when he realized that Daisy and Colin had developed romantic feelings for each other. Upon discovering this, he decided to offer his support to the couple as a friend. In an interview with Us, he stated that he acknowledged feeling a tinge of jealousy, but ultimately understood that he needed to be there for his friends. Despite Daisy denying their connection, Gary believed that they shared a special bond, which made him feel somewhat envious when he saw her with someone else.

Scroll on for a breakdown of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht love triangle:

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2021

Gary and Daisy had a difficult start to their working relationship on Below Deck Sailing Yacht's second season, despite Colin quickly becoming friends with his fellow crew members. At the show's June 2021 reunion, Daisy, who hails from Ireland, revealed that she was uncertain about working with Gary again due to some derogatory comments he made about her during confessional interviews. She accused him of thinking poorly of her and believing she was a "giant bitch."

Gary, for his part, clarified, "I may have said you were acting bitchy, I never said you're a bitch.”

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2022

Following their reunion in season 3, Gary and Daisy decided to escalate their relationship with a passionate makeout session in a hot tub. Daisy later made a playful remark regarding the scene, revealing that she had no recollection of the moment until she watched it back. Taking to Instagram Story in January 2023, she stated, "I feel like that was my alter ego. We should give her a name, but that definitely wasn't me. I find it amusing how many people were shocked by Gary's actions. However, no one was more surprised than me the next day. I have no memory of that kiss."

During their joint trip to Disneyland in California in February 2022, Gary addressed the romance rumors with Daisy on social media. However, he took a humorous approach and joked about their relationship status in an Instagram video. The clip showed the two enjoying their time together and capturing their memories on camera.

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2022

During the filming of season 4 in June 2022, Colin and Daisy developed a romantic connection that eventually led to a hookup. When they informed Gary on camera, he initially expressed support for their relationship but later accused Daisy of using Colin to get back at him. In a June 2023 episode, Gary admitted to Daisy that their sexual encounter had been amazing, but she questioned his motives and accused him of being jealous, pointing out that he had previously had the opportunity to be with her but had not been interested.

After Daisy revealed her previous involvement with Gary, Colin ended their relationship. In a confessional, he expressed surprise at the chemistry and looks exchanged between Daisy and Gary, admitting that he had thought it was just a friendly dynamic.

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2023

Daisy expressed uncertainty regarding Gary's feelings towards her during the onscreen love triangle before season 4 premiered on Bravo. According to her, it felt like the boys viewed her as a trophy prize, and there was an ego thing going on between the two of them. While she acknowledged Gary's jealousy, she couldn't determine if it stemmed from not being picked or if he genuinely had feelings for her.

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2023

Gary recently revealed in an interview with Us that he still has hope for his romantic future with Daisy. Despite the distance and different stages of their lives, Gary expressed that he's keeping the door open for the possibility of a relationship with Daisy. "There is definitely chemistry between us, so I'm excited to see what the future holds," he said. While he won't make any guarantees, Gary's optimistic outlook suggests that there may be a chance for love to blossom between the two in the future.

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2023

As season 4 continued to air new episodes, eagle-eyed followers noticed that Daisy and Colin were no longer following each other on Instagram.

"I'm reserving my thoughts for the reunion. Colin holds a significant responsibility in addressing certain matters, and I'm looking forward to hearing his perspective," Daisy shared during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in June 2023. "Although I care for Colin deeply, our situation is complex, and I prefer to keep my social media free from any added complications."