Malia White, star of Below Deck Mediterranean, recently took to Instagram to address her personal life and respond to some controversial remarks made by her co-star, Captain Sandy Yawn. In a candid video, Malia opened up about her relationship history, her personal growth, and her feelings about Captain Sandy’s comments.

Reflecting on her time in the public eye, Malia acknowledged the ups and downs of her personal and professional journey. “Throughout the years, you guys have watched me fall in love, fall out of love, you’ve seen my relationships, you’ve watched my career happen, you’ve been introduced to members of my family,” Malia began, emphasizing the transparency she has maintained with her fans. “You’ve seen a lot of my personal side; some of the good, a lot of the bad.”

Malia admitted to making numerous mistakes along the way. “I’ve made a ton of mistakes. I am only human,” she confessed, expressing regret for not being as communicative on social media as some might expect. “I don’t think I’ve been as vocal on social media as maybe some people want me to be or expect me to be. And to that, I just want to say I’m really sorry if I have disappointed anyone with my actions or whatever else it may be.”

The reality star stressed that she is on a continuous journey of learning and growth. “From a personal standpoint and professional, this is all new to me and I can only hope to grow from each and every experience,” Malia said earnestly, asking her followers to “bear with me, please.”

In the two-part Instagram video, Malia also addressed the recent controversy involving Captain Sandy Yawn. Sandy had made a comment about Malia’s sexual orientation in a Cameo video for a fan, which was later reported by Reality TV Bliss. The comment, which seemed to come out of nowhere, suggested that Malia was “secretly gay.”

“Malia…I think she’s secretly gay, to be honest. That’s my opinion. Everybody in production thinks that,” Captain Sandy said, laughing before abruptly covering her mouth, realizing the gravity of her statement. “Oh! That’s gonna be public, isn’t it! Okay, so maybe…who knows!”

Malia expressed her shock and disappointment at Captain Sandy’s remarks. “Captain Sandy’s Cameo…I was just as shocked as everyone else. I’m not sure why my sexual orientation is being discussed in Cameos,” she stated. “First off, if I was gay, I would just like to say it should be my decision when and if to out it to the entire internet.”

She made it clear that she is not gay, but emphasized her support for the LGBTQ+ community. “But no, I’m not [gay], and if I was, I would be openly proud to be gay. I’m a huge supporter of the community and…yeah, I’ll just leave it at that.”

Malia also confirmed her breakup with Tom Checketts, adding another layer of personal revelation to her video. This announcement follows a period of speculation about the status of their relationship.

In closing, Malia reiterated her commitment to personal growth and transparency with her fans. She acknowledged the challenges of navigating public life and the scrutiny that comes with it, but remained hopeful for the future. “I am learning. From a personal standpoint and professional, this is all new to me and I can only hope to grow from each and every experience.”

Her heartfelt message resonated with many fans, who appreciated her honesty and vulnerability. As Malia continues to navigate her career and personal life, she remains dedicated to being true to herself and learning from her experiences.

Once they got on the boat for season 6, Captain Sandy and Malia were able to make amends and forget about the Cameo. After all, the crew did have to band together on night one to make dinner for the charter guests. They were too busy to worry about their petty feud. It seems like Sandy and Malia have been able to get past their differences and remain friends.