‘Below Deck’ Erica Rose, Charles Sanders Address Backlash

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 charter guests Erica Rose and Charles Sanders addressed the backlash. Fans criticized them for everything from their behavior to their disastrous tip. They even slammed Charles complaining about the food and calling it “disgusting.”

Erica Rose is a name you don’t want to hear on the show. Most Below Deck fans shuddered at her return, including chief stew Daisy Kelliher. Unsurprisingly, the charter guests were even worse than in the previous charter season. Fans think they’re the worst charter guests in the franchise’s history.

Find out what they had to say about the backlash they received.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht charter guests speak out

Charles Sanders spoke out about the criticism of his behavior. He previously claimed the producers of Below Deck Sailing Yacht told him to speak ill of Chef Marcos Spaziani’s food. Charles is aware of the backlash he received after his appearance on the show. While his wife Erica Rose has been on many reality shows, he didn’t know what to expect.

The couple was previously criticized for their low tip. Erica explained that their fellow charter guests Janelle and Rhett Flatt didn’t offer their share. Yet, the couple explained that they were told not to offer their share. Janelle even posted the screenshots of their text message conversation on social media.

This has led to the ongoing drama involving Below Deck Sailing Yacht on social media. Daisy is even in a feud with Erica to this day. Both Erica and Charles have been taking shots at both Daisy and the Flatts. In an interview with Reality Blurb, Charles bragged about all about the news about them, but then reflected on his behavior.

“Bittersweet. I wanted [the] show to do well, and I had some fun playing it up a bit,” he claimed. “I now realize that the drama that ensued related to my actions … brought a great deal of attention to the show and my family. While it makes good TV, I certainly upset a few people.”

Charles Sanders address his behavior

Charles revealed what it was like to watch himself on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. He admitted that he “dramatized things” in order to make the show more “entertaining.” Erica Rose’s said he was “a difficult passenger.” He opened up about the backlash he received from Below Deck fans.

“I think people reacted negatively to me because I made a bit of a scene which at the time I thought would be funny,” Charles explained. “The aftermath has been challenging to say the least and I definitely didn’t mean to offend anyone.”

While he didn’t apologize to the crew members or fans of the show, he apologized to Erica. He then went on to call her a “‘real’ reality star.” Charles also claimed that Daisy said “cruel” things about his family. The attorney claimed he had a good time on the yacht, but those scenes weren’t shown.

What are your thoughts on Charles’ response to the backlash? Do you think Erica and Charles are truly sorry for their actions? Do you think they should return on Below Deck? Sound off below in the comment section.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.