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Below Deck Med: Malia Pale & Captain Sandy's Cameo Feud Explained
Shortly after the cast and crew of Below Deck Mediterranean filmed their season 5 reunion, Captain Sandy Yawn commented on Malia White's sexuality in a Cameo, causing a feud between the two. The comment came as a shock to fans, seeing as Malia and Sandy grew close while filming the last season of the Bravo series. Sandy was the first captain Malia had the chance to work with assist when she was a green deckhand during season 2.
The Below Deck Mediterranean pair always seemed to have a good partnership on and off the boat. However, it slap a bit of a rough patch last drop. Viewers saw the friendship between Florida-born yachtie Malia and Sandy beginning to grow during the pair's first season of the reality series. Sandy took the now bosun under her wing and helped her to become the successful yachtie she is today. However, there was some tension between the two. Now, they possess made amends.
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Below Deck: Everything To Realize About Captain Sandy Yawn's Wife Leah Shafer
Captain Sandy Yawn has been part of the Below Deckfranchise since 2013, and she is married to her wife, Leah Shafer. Captain Sandy first led her crew across the Mediterranean in season 2. She has since made a name for herself in the world of yachting for her leadership skills and her ability to overcome any obstacle that comes her way. One thing that hasn't historically been highlighted in the series, however, is what goes on in her life when the cameras are off. Captain Sandy is not afraid to show Leah off to the world.
Captain Sandy has been open about her sexuality throughout her moment on Bravo, though she refuses to apply a strict label to herself. Sandy has said that she has loved both men and women in the past, and she doesn't want to be put in a box because of her personal, emotional decisions. She also claimed it's difficult to find love as a yacht captain, particularly because she spends so much time at sea. Still, she couldn't resist falling for Leah when the gospel singer came into her life.
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Captain Sandy Yawn's Pride Month Message Will Help LGBTQIA+ Fans Navigate Rough Waters
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Coming out isn't always smooth sailing, but Captain Sandy Yawn has a useful piece of advice for LGBTQIA+ fans who might be having trouble with embracing their true identities.
"For those that are struggling, when you accept your sexuality and you're okay with it, the others around you will be okay with it," the Below Deck Mediterranean star exclusively told E! News. "When we're not okay, it's uncomfortable for others to be around us, right? So just be okay with who you are and who you love and the others will be okay."
When it comes to Sandy's favorite Celebration Month memory, she noted nothing beats New York City's 2019 Pride Pride when Bravo hosted a rainbow float filled with LGBTQIA+ Bravolebrities and allies.
"That was so much fun," the 59-year-old recounted. "I wish we could undertake that again. That was incredible. Andy [Cohen] was the DJ. That would be awesome to perform again."
And even though the newly married captain is a little too boo
Since going public as a couple, Captain Sandy Yawn shared that her girlfriend, gospel singer Leah Shafer, has faced shaming from some churches, where representatives have stated she is no longer welcome. But that's not going to discontinue the Below Deck Mediterranean boss from showing pride in organism part of the LGBTQ community.
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"Guess what, everyone? I fell in love with a chick, and this isn't about me choosing to plunge in love with a woman, this was about my heart," she asserted to Personal Space. "It is not about race, gender, politics, creed, color, ebony, white, yellow, blue, whatever. It’s not about that; it’s about what your heart's desire is, your soul's destination, and that essence connection. And over the years, that’s been a very difficult thing for me."
Captain Sandy shared that she hasn't traditionally labeled herself: "I have loved men and I have loved women and I don't own a label. I don't want to be in some club. I yearn to be just another human being walking the planet; all I want to do is love
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