Under Deck alum, Eddie Lucas, remembers how Bravo took benefit of not solely the forged members however the company chartering the boats, as effectively.
From the company chartering the yachts to the forged members engaged on them, Eddie Lucas says that Bravo exploits everybody to an extent to get their content material for Under Deck. Whereas Eddie was a fan favourite of the present, he has left and doesn’t plan on coming again. Regardless of being part of Under Deck since season 1, he appears to have outgrown the collection and is able to transfer on along with his life. Since not being requested to return to Under Deck after season 9, Eddie has been specializing in a profession path not associated to tv.
Eddie Lucas spoke with The Baltimore Banner about what he’s to this point and reminisced on how he was handled throughout his time on the Bravo present. Eddie mentioned that to an extent, exploitation is “crucial” for any actuality TV present.
He mentioned that whereas the forged members have been manipulated by producers, the company chartering the boats have been, as effectively. “Individuals who really constitution yachts in the actual world, they’re not like this.” The folks normally know what they’re getting themselves into, although.
Eddie Says Under Deck Was Exhausting To Be A Half Of
In terms of evaluating his new captain job to being on Under Deck, he mentioned, “It’s about the identical – really, you already know, ‘Under Deck’ might be worse,” in reference to how a lot sleep he will get. On Under Deck, they’re “supposed” to observe loads of requirements, however typically “issues get type of grey space and muddled.” Eddie additionally talked in regards to the stress from producers to do all of the actions and occasion. There isn’t any time given to simply sleep or relaxation on the boat, and it isn’t an possibility. Ultimately, all of it acquired to be an excessive amount of for Eddie, so he parted methods from the present and began his personal enterprise.
Since leaving Under Deck, he has had extra time to himself and has risen within the ranks of the boating world to turn into the captain of his personal vessel. Eddie is scared of settling down, however having the ability to hop on his boat and be in cost is liberating. It could be a wierd, however much-needed transition right into a extra regular life for the sailor.
Eddie was recognized for getting alongside effectively with the favored Captain Lee Rosbach, who has been on and off the present for the final couple of seasons for medical causes. Ultimately, when the present cut up them up, followers weren’t completely satisfied. This may have been one in every of many tipping factors for Eddie to make the choice to depart, however then Under Deck didn’t invite him again, so he moved on along with his life and profession. Going ahead, hopefully, Eddie is ready to proceed to reclaim crusing and revel in being out on the water greater than when he was being taken benefit of by a tv present.
Supply: The Baltimore Banner
