Below Deck's Hugo Ortega Details Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses at 17

Below Deck's Hugo Ortega Details Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses at 17

Below Deck season 12 Bosun Hugo Ortega got candid about why he walked away from the Jehovah's Witnesses religion over a decade ago and how his decision impacted his relationship with his parents.

Below Deck’s Hugo Left Jehovah's Witnesses’ at 17: ‘Life That I Didn't Like'

Below Deck’s Hugo Ortega recalled his complicated relationship with religion — and his family — after being a Jehovah’s Witness. During the Monday, July 21, episode of the hit Bravo series, Hugo opened up about his childhood, sharing, “I got into yachting probably like a lot of other people. I was traveling and getting away from the life I had before.” The bosun revealed he “grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness” before leaving it behind. “I didn’t cel…