Captain Sandy Breaks Silence on Nathan Gallagher’s Conviction: ‘He’s Trying to Change His Life’

Below Deck Mediterranean star Captain Sandy Yawn has spoken out about Nathan Gallagher’s recent arrest. The reality personality was arrested for domestic violence and later failed to attend his hearing, prompting authorities to issue a warrant. Yawn said that she has spoken to Gallagher and believes he is working to change.

Captain Sandy spoke about Nathan Gallagher’s attempts to change following his arrest

In December 2025, police arrested Gallagher for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, Gael Cameron. He was convicted of causing actual bodily harm, choking and common assault. As he failed to attend his hearing, authorities issued a warrant. Yawn said that she believes Gallagher is trying to change in the wake of his arrest.

“Nathan struggles,” she told Page Six’s ‘Virtual Reali-Tea’. “We talk, and I encourage him to stop drinking and get help, and that’s what he’s doing right now.”

She also confirmed that Gallagher is focused on his sobriety. 

“He’s stopped drinking, he’s going to meetings, and he’s trying to change his life.”

Gallagher shares a child with Cameron. He allegedly “suffocated and choked” Cameron and “persisted and continued to cover her mouth, causing the victim to be unable to breathe at certain times” when she tried to pull away. He broke his silence shortly before his scheduled hearing.

“I’m not claiming I was perfect. I wasn’t,” he told Rolling Stone, adding, “I made mistakes, and I will take responsibility for my own actions. But I will not accept being portrayed solely through one person’s account of a relationship when there is another side and evidence relating to it.”

Bravo has cut ties with Gallagher since his arrest.

How to get help: In the U.S., call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.