Former Below Deck Crew Members Sue NBC, Bravo Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Samantha Suarez and Grey Duddleston, former crew members of Below Deck, have filed a lawsuit against Gary King, Bravo, NBCUniversal, and other production companies for alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation. The lawsuit claims that during the filming of Below Deck Sailing Yacht in July 2022, King allegedly held Suarez hostage in his hotel room after she delivered snacks. Suarez reported that King lunged at her, restrained her, and followed her into the hallway after she escaped, leading her to fear for her safety. Despite King admitting to the incident, the production company only issued him a warning rather than terminating him. The plaintiffs allege they faced retaliation after reporting the incident, including wrongful termination and being placed on a