NOW Captain Lee is speaking out about the never-released podcast episode — that led to his falling out with Carl. Captain Lee said
“I’m going to say something. Carl and I used to be close. I gave Carl an opportunity to be on the podcast and tell it as he saw it,” Lee recalled. “[If] there was a question he wanted taken off, we took it off. If there was something he didn’t want to answer, we didn’t put him on the spot.”
Lee recalled trying to create a safe platform for Carl, 39, following the broken engagement in November 2023, adding, “We didn’t hang him up to dry — it was a softball interview if I have ever seen one. Because I never would have done anything intentionally to put Carl on the spot.”
“I told him he didn’t want it aired so we didn’t,” Lee noted before his cohost added, “It put us in a very difficult position as well. I don’t think he really cared.”
Lee expressed frustration on Wednesday about how the situation went down.
I don’t know what he cared about. We didn’t air it because he asked us not to — or demanded that we not,” he continued. “We never aired anything about Carl and we never had a discussion about him before now. The only reason we are having now is because of the stuff I am reading. I don’t believe everything that I read but I do believe some that I see.”
Lee and Carl, originally became friends after losing loved ones to addiction.
Carl did the same thing to Daryn Carp- Andy C’s assistant who had a podcast- this was a few years ago- story was told behind paywall on Taylor Strecker show. He has major issues!!
This was during the height of all the media frenzy and rumors swirling. He didn’t look healthy at this time. I’m sure he couldn’t say too much either because the show wasn’t even close to airing. I would give someone a bit of grace about a podcast interview. I would think Captain Lee would be more understanding of the situation.
Capt. Lee is a nice guy, supportive father figure and he deserves respect. I understand why some might not believe Lindsay and how she says Carl acts when cameras are off (I believed her), but Capt. Lee’s intentions are unimpeachable. Carl has anger issues and can be v manipulative.
This clearly proves Lindsay’s point that Carl acts completely mean and angry off camera and not just to her. Good for Capt Lee for speaking out even if he isn’t close with Lindsay.
I believe captain Lee.
Captain Lee also said Carl hung the phone up on him.
I believe Captain Lee, he has been a consistent person in the time we have seen him on tv and although he can be harsh sometimes, you can see that he is actually really caring about those he forms friendships with. How sad for Carl to lose him.
We always thought that it was the network shutting it down. They were good friends, this makes me think a lot less of Carl
I always believe the stud of the sea!
I’ve never watched a single episode of the summer houses because they are not ineresting to me but I have followed this non sense. Carl is a selfish immature turd. Plain and simple. He will maybe grow up one day but it ain’t today.
Captain Lee has always exhibited integrity. Carl has always exhibited narcissism coupled with an utter lack of self-awareness.