Below Deck fans have called out Ross McHarg’s behavior toward Katie Glaser on the show. After a below-par season 9 of the Bravo reality TV series Below Deck, fans expected producers to ring in some changes ahead of season 10, and they duly obliged. One of those changes came from enlisting new crew members, including bosun Ross who replaced Eddie Lucas.
Despite the general enthusiasm surrounding the season, Ross stood out because of his good looks. The trailer for the upcoming season also hinted at a complicated relationship between him and a fellow crew mate, which further piqued viewers’ interest in him. More importantly, he had many experiences to bring into the show. The 38-year-old British yachtie was quickly dubbed the ladies’ man of season 10 by fans even before watching the first episode. Sadly, Ross’ debut season has not lived up to fans’ expectations. The season 10 trailer may have hinted at Ross McHarg having a complicated relationship with cast member Katie Glaser, but viewers could have never imagined how toxic it would become.
Firstly, their relationship, for the most part, fans have tagged their relationship as a fling— where Ross McHarg has consistently taken advantage of Katie Glaser’s devotion to flirt with Alissa Humber. And what has irked viewers the most is how he rubs it in Katie’s face without regard for her feelings. Katie Glaser has threatened to walk away from the relationship several times, but she always gives him another chance. More recently, the two made their relationship official. Fans have grown impatient with Ross’ antics on the show and find some of his utterances particularly disturbing. They have regularly taken to social media to discuss his time on the series.
Below Deck Fans Question Ross’ Disgusting Behavior
Ross’s behavior on the show has fallen far below what most fans expected. The 38-year-old Briton has earned himself a reputation as a drunk, as he regularly drinks a little too much before proceeding on his flirtatious adventures with the ever-willing Alissa. Since the show began, viewers’ opinions about him have increasingly become hostile, with many feeling he is trying too hard to fit into a bad boy cum ladies’ man profile. While commenting on a thread on Reddit, some fans highlighted Ross’s flaws and wrote him off as an embarrassment. One of the users replied by saying:
“Ross is gross. Katie needs some damn self-respect. He is treating her like trash and she’s letting him.”
For many fans, Ross’ greatest undoing has been his blatant disrespect for Katie. While most viewers feel she has brought it upon herself due to her lack of self-respect, they remain adamant that Ross is terrible for abusing the situation. Some fans cited an instance where Katie was mad at Ross McHarg, and he claimed he had to apologize to her because he wanted to get laid; most Below Deck viewers found the scene very cringe-worthy.
Another user cited another example where Ross showcased his disgusting behavior during a conversation with Katie. The user wrote:
“Not to mention him telling Katie she needs to rate their sexual encounter because he’s her boss. He’s so gross to me.”
Many fans are disgusted by Ross’ apparent fixation on sex and feel he only uses his relationship with Katie as a ruse to get as much sex as he wants. Ross’ fall from grace has been astonishing, but in this case, there is no one else to blame apart from himself. However, with Katie still completely smitten, he must think he is at least doing something right.