‘Below Deck’ Captain Glenn Shephard Speaks Out On Tip Drama

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Captain Glenn Shephard is speaking out about the tipping controversy and ongoing drama. As TV Shows Ace previously reported, charter guests Erica Rose Sanders and her husband Charles Sanders only tipped the crew $6,500. It’s now the lowest tip in Below Deck history. The charter guests are making waves on and off the show.

Erica’s former hairstylist Janelle Flatt spoke out about the tip drama. She claims to have the proof of their text message exchange. Erica assured her that she didn’t have to tip. The Bachelorette alum claims that their former friends didn’t want to contribute to the group tip.

Janelle and Rhett Flatt have the receipts

The drama from Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 continues on land. After Erica Rose spoke out on the Another Below Deck podcast, Janelle and Rhett Flatt made time for an interview on the Gangplank Report podcast. Rhett admitted he wanted to punch out Charles for calling his wife a “b****.”

The couple also had the receipts of their text message exchange about the tip. The two shared revealed what really went on behind the scenes. Erica was invited to return to the show while Janelle styled her hair. Rhett and Janelle were asked to join the couple for the charter.

Rhett revealed that the couple was drunk at the airport, which led to their being held up on the flight. The duo also revealed that Erica wasn’t honest with them about the tip. A producer explained to them after the charter and said they should have paid more. They had no idea they were lied to.

Charles apologized to them before Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 premiered, and Erica sent a gift, which they returned. Rhett claims Charles called Janelle a “b****” more than once. The couple apologized to Chef Marcos Spanziani for Charles’ “disgusting” food comments.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Captain Glenn speaks out

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht star took to Instagram to speak out about the charter guests. Charles previously claimed that producers told him to make those comments about Chef Marcos’ food. Glenn denied Charles’ claims and said he was trying to stir the pot.

“The production people don’t tell them what to say or do, it’s against their principles, but I think he was trying to create drama on his own,” Captain Glenn told a Below Deck fan.

As for the tipping controversy, he explained “it is customary for primary guests to take care of the crew gratuity rather than insisting that their invited guests pitch in.” Glenn shaded Erica and Charles by saying if they couldn’t afford to tip, “they should consider chartering a smaller more affordable boat.”

Then he noted that the best tip of all: “Our biggest best tip was seeing them walking down the passerelle.”

However, it looks like Erica and her family could get another invite despite this latest drama. It’s shocking that Bravo invited them back after what happened the first time around. Do you think Erica Rose and Charles should return for another charter? Sound off below in the comment section.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Monday, March 21 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.

Chanel Adams is addicted to reality TV. She’s been writing about entertainment and pop culture since 2006-07. When she’s not writing about TV topics, she creates dynamic blog posts and long-form content for eCommerce and SaaS businesses.

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