Mads Herrera from Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 in April. At the time, she befriended Alex and seemed to have a thing for him. Unfortunately, things didn’t go far after Gary arrived after being away due to a positive COVID-19 test. Gary quickly wooed Mads and hooked up with her, following the second charter.
Mads had her hookup regrets in episode 12 and was still exploring her feelings for Alex. At the same time, she was also thinking about Gary and if she wanted to be involved with him. Despite choosing Gary first, Mads seemed to regret putting her all into Gary. From humor to kissing, Mads preferred Alex more. She even itted that she’d take him to meet her parents.
10 Gary Can BeToxic
While Gary isn’t a bad guy, he has a behavioral problem. 34-year-old South African native Gary has been on the show for years. Despite that, he has a bad reputation for being a playboy on the yacht and pursuing women. Many viewers now believe Gary is downright “creepy” for forcing himself on women. A social media wrote (via S0ulsEscaping on Reddit ), “He literally ignores them and grabs and kisses them,” talking about how Gary doesn’t take no for an answer.
9 Gary Doesn't Respect Mads
Mutual respect is one of the most important aspects of a relationship. Unfortunately, Gary hasn’t yet shown that he truly respects Mads. Instead, he has projected an extreme lack of respect for the steward. During one of the episodes, Gary called Mads “pathetic” while she was on the phone with her mother. This remark set Mads off, leading her to blow out in anger. Mads said, “You’re going to call me pathetic for f***ing what?” While Gary apologized the next morning and blamed it on intoxication, the incident shouldn’t have happened if he respected Mads.
8 Alex Isn't Desperate Like Gary Is
Personality is one of the top reasons why Mads would be much happier with Alex. While Gary has been in multiple love triangles on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Alex is disciplined and won't hook up with just anyone. In one of the episodes, Mads even itted that she made a mistake by hooking up with Gary, as she found Alex to be far more than just someone trying to get with her. She said, “It was clear from day f**king one, I knew Alex was more than just a flirt.”
7 Mads & Alex Get Along Better
While Mads may have spent many intimate moments with Gary, it's clear that she has far better chemistry with Alex. Over the past few episodes, Mads and Alex have shown they are compatible on every level. In one of the past episodes, Alex shared a kiss with Mads while riding together in a van. The South Florida native jokingly replied, “I expected a lot more, Alex.” The young deckhand then playfully stated, “You’d get a lot more,” highlighting that Mads wouldn’t regret being with him as she did with Gary.
6 Mads Is Only With Gary For Attention
Just like Gary isn’t right for Mads, the same is true the other way around. Almost all the cast on any show want more screen time and become popular. Therefore, viewers speculate that Mads is only with Gary to catapult her career. In one recent Reddit thread (via RHOCorporate), fans discussed how Mads is hooking up with Gary for TV time. Someone even wrote, “If she’s thinking of setting up an onlyfans like Ashley did and making a ton of money, this is the way to do it.”
5 Deep Down Mads Wants Alex
Mads knows she made a mistake by getting with Gary and wants to be with Alex. Her intuition is the biggest reason she should pursue the young deckhand and move on from the First Officer. In June 2023, Mads itted that she should have tried her luck with Alex, knowing that Gary has a terrible love life. She said (via Bravo TV), “I don’t want to be involved in that,” while stating that if she knew Gary’s history beforehand, she wouldn’t have hooked up with him. In comparison, Alex’s love life is relatively simple, although he itted to being in a relationship.
4 Mads & Gary's Relationship Has Turned Toxic
The biggest reason to abandon a relationship is mutual animosity. Mads and Gary started on a great note but have since become toxic toward each other. During Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4, episode 15, Mads joked about being on her period with Alex. However, Gary thought she was serious and confronted her about not telling him about it the night before they got intimate. If Gary had any common decency, he would have discussed this matter with her in private. However, Gary raging out at Mads shows that they have become toxic.
3 Gary Might Only Be With Mads For Convenience
Gary and Mads might've only been together for convenience. Therefore, it would be better if the two found the right partners instead of staying in a relationship with no strong foundation. Mads dated Gary only because Alex didn’t make a move. Gary chose to be with Mads because it was convenient for him and easy. Relationships like that often never end well. Therefore, Mads would certainly benefit from moving on, considering she has no future plans with Gary.
2 Gary Still Has Feelings For Daisy
Like Mads has feelings for Alex, Gary also seems to be stuck on his former love interest, Daisy. Gary was originally very spiteful to see Daisy’s relationship with Colin Macrae. He even suggested that she did it to get back at him. However, Gary changed his stance during a recent interview. He stated that he wants to be as ive as he can of Daisy’s relationship, as she isn’t his girlfriend. He said, “It's the least I could do as a friend.” Gary’s conflicting views suggest that he may not be fully over Daisy yet, which is an ultimate red flag for Mads.
1 Alex Brings Out The Better Side Of Mads
The best relationships have mutual and positivity. Mads and Gary have none, as they have often showcased through their arguments on the show. In comparison, Alex has only brought out the best in Mads. Most of their intimate moments show chemistry and understanding. They are far more cheerful when together. Their conversations are much more in-depth, and they seem way more mature with each other. It would be great if the two eventually gave each other a shot, as their relationship has the potential to become the best one on the Below Deck Sailing Yacht.
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