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Its no surprise thatBelow Deck: Sailing Yachtchief stew Daisy Kelliher is a big sister in real life.
I am a big sister!
Oh God … so transparent, she accepts over Zoom.
Kelliher often talks about her Mom Daisy persona, but her big-sister energy is what drips through the screen.
Shes protective of her girls and doesnt want them making the same mistakes she did in her early days.
And after 10 years in the yachting industry, Kelliher knows a thing or two.
Im a little bit older and Ive been there, done that.
If Im not gonna look after them, who will?
Kelliher had her hands full, but it paid off.
Ashleywas deeply moved when you promoted her at the final tip meeting.
What are your thoughts on her growth throughout the season?She was somebody Id never met before.
It was a really strange thing to witness.
Nowadays theres a lot of female independence and empowerment.
It really threw me.
So I was determined to show her that she was worth more.
She was a great stew and super-fun to be around.
And she has so many other qualities than the ones she saw herself.
So I was quite determined for her to see herself through our eyes.
From what she told me, I was the only person whod recognized her for something more than that.
I believe it, too.
One of my favorite moments from the season was when all the girls played Fuck, Marry, Kill.
Of course, everyone wanted to marry Colin.
Its like Tinder: What the viewers are seeing is a profile and a face.
Theres so much more to a person.
Obviously hes very handsome and highly skilled, but its more than that.
He was also a good 20 years older than some of the girls.
I didnt realize he was 40!Hes 43!
Everyone was really pushing it, and Im like,This is making me feel really uncomfortable.
I would lose my shit if my 20-year-old came home with a 40-year-old.
I think he had some personal stuff with an on-and-off girlfriend, as we all do.
Speaking of off-screen romances, what is it like dating as a yachty?
How do you even do that?You dont.
[Laughs] No, you do.
I havent managed it.
I didnt see him again for, like, four years.
I think I just got really emotional, because Im really not like that.
Im not really fussed about getting married.
I definitely believe in monogamy, mainly because Im a really jealous and insecure person.
Id rather buy a house or put money toward holidays.
So I dont ever see myself personally getting married.
I dont know; I wouldnt have slept with him.
I talk with the boys, and he is very affectionate.
He is a very welcoming person.
I think I was very, very close to getting into bed with him.
And I just have so much relief in me that I went to bed.
Do you watch every episode in real time?I do.
Its obviously really hard to watch myself.
Im like, Ugh, your ass, go do a squat.
And my voice, Im like, How can anyone listen to me?
But overall, I think the show is funny.
I know what I said, but I didnt know what the other eight people said.
So I found out quite a lot during this season that I had no idea was going on.
Like what?Gary very much was like, Ashleys obsessed with me.
She may have kissed you, but you very much welcomed it with open arms.
You happen to leave that very important part out.
What are the plans right now for next season?
Will we see the core group again?Like I tell everyone, theres several circumstances.
I need to be asked back.
I also need to see whats happening in my life.
Its a big commitment.
Maybe Ill get a boyfriend.
I wouldnt hold your breath on that one, but, yeah, well have to see what happens.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
