Because filming had already been completed when he was fired, editors spent weeks re-editing the remaining episodes of Season 5 to minimize his appearance . In later episodes, he is rarely seen or heard, appearing only in the background of group shots. Season 5 Episodes with Significant Appearances
Bravo fired Hunziker on June 17, 2020, after it was discovered he had reposted an offensive meme depicting a Black woman in bondage. Pete Hunziker de Debajo de la cubierta.mp4
During the early episodes, Hunziker was criticized for sexist behavior, frequently referring to his boss, Bosun Malia White, as "sweetheart" or "sweetie" despite being corrected by her and Captain Sandy Yawn. He was eventually demoted from lead deckhand to regular deckhand. Because filming had already been completed when he