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All The Cast Members Who Were Fired From 'Below Deck' And What They're Up To Now

Bravo's " Below Deck " series has captivated viewers with the boatloads of drama that is synonymous with life as a yachtie. Thousands of dollars in tip money, stunningly beautiful locations, and attractive carefree co-workers are just some of the reasons to quit your day job and join the yachting industry. It's not always smooth sailing, however, as fans of the docu-series have seen season after season. Factor in 14-hour workdays, guests with impossible expectations, and the pressure to deliver five-star service aboard a moving vessel, and the life of a yachtie doesn't seem like a floating vacation after all. Lucky for us, it serves as great reality television. 

As " Below Deck " fans know — not all the crew members that come aboard a luxury yacht for a charter season make it through unscathed. Throughout the decade that "Below Deck" has been on television, viewers have watched several crew members get fired. While these yachties get paid big bucks for their tireless service, many have cracked under pressure. In yachting, there's no room for error. Not only do guests pay thousands of dollars for their three-day charter, but their safety is in the hands of the crew members. Each season, viewers have seen Captain Sandy Yawn and Captain Lee Rosbach call several cast members up to the wheelhouse with bad news. While some have gone on to work on different boats, others have left yachting for good. We're taking a look at all the cast members who were fired from " Below Deck " and what they're up to now.

Camille Lamb released new music

Stewardess Camille Lamb caused quite the stir when she debuted on "Below Deck" Season 10. Her outspoken personality and aversion to authority got the best of her while aboard the motor yacht St. David, and Captain Sandy Yawn sent her packing mid-charter season. Lamb had a tumultuous relationship with fellow stewardess Alyssa Humbart, one that boiled over into screaming matches while guests were onboard. In this clip , Yawn had to break up the verbal fight in which Lamb and Humbart cursed at each other and threw insults like "bully" and "manipulator." Ultimately Yawn fired the stewardess, admitting that Lamb was negatively affecting the cohesiveness of the interior department.

Since her time on the show, Lamb has kept busy with her music career. As per her Instagram bio , the Mississippi native was a former contestant on "American Idol" in 2021 and continues pursuing her music passion. She dropped her first two singles, "Bad Girl" and "Cool Like Me" in May 2023. The artist's country-pop vocals are a nod to the Southerner's upbringing in a small town. In addition to her musical pursuits, she also drops exclusive content for subscribers on her Only Fans page .

Despite Lamb's short-lived time on "Below Deck," the yachtie reconnected with Yawn and her girlfriend Leah Shafer in January 2023 during a Florida boat race. Shafer posted a series of Instagram photos of the tree enjoying the afternoon together, writing, "I'm Team Camille all the way!" Yawn commented on the post, writing, "What a nice afternoon."

Magda Ziomek has a successful modeling career

Polish model Magda Ziomek was quite the flirt during her time on Season 1 of "Below Deck Down Under." Flirting with Captain Jason Chambers wasn't enough to save her fate, however, and the stewardess was ultimately let go during charter eight. When Ziomek wasn't distracted by Chambers' good looks, she was balancing her long-distance relationship. When she was supposed to be cleaning cabins or tending to guests, Ziomek was hogging the crew wifi to text her then-boyfriend. In her confessional, the model admitted , "It is sad, but it is like that in yachting. And I love being here, but the same time, it's like I cannot be fully focused on here because there's so much else going on in my life."

As for what Ziomek is up to since yachting, she keeps herself busy as a successful international model. As per her Instagram bio , the yachtie works with several modeling agencies, including companies in Bali, Greece, the United States, Italy, and South Africa. As of the time of writing, the model resides in Greece where she works with several designers. Ziomek donned three looks as she strutted the catwalk during Athens Fashion Week in 2023. As per her Instagram Highlights , the stewardess still dabbles in yachting. She works for International Yacht Company which offers charters in Greece, Monaco, London, and several other locations worldwide. When she's not strutting the runway or tending to guests, the model is jet-setting around the world and posting photos from her trips to the Seychelles , Brazil , and Portugal . 

Chef Ryan McKeown started a podcast

Chefs on "Below Deck" often have some of the most captivating personalities. Food being a huge part of a charter service, these cast members have to deliver excellent cuisine under high expectations. While many have left a great impression, many have left the boat early. One of the show's most controversial chefs is non-other than Chef Ryan McKeown of "Below Deck Down Under" Season 1. The Philadelphia native clashed with Chief Stew Aesha Scott almost immediately, and their drama came to a head while preparing for dinner service. After Scott questioned the number of motor yachts he worked on, McKeown replied, "I don't know, how many vacuums have you pushed, how many f–king frying pans did you flip? You stick to vacuums, I'll stick to cooking." Ultimately, after also undermining Captain Jason Chambers's authority, the chef was fired . On the " Another Below Deck Podcast " he revealed , "I gave up after the third charter, man. I was there for fun."

McKeown is having his own kind of fun since his time getting the boot on "Below Deck Down Under." The chef started his own podcast, " Yes Daddy " in June 2022. As of Spring 2022, the chef was living in Miami and working onboard a yacht. "I'm still employed full-time by my same employer, and he gives me a great life. I have a blast," he revealed at the time. "I'm pretty close with them. We have some fun." He also found love with his current girlfriend, artist Shannon Rose. 

Tom Pearson is a professional rugby player

Deckhand Tom Pearson left quite the impression during his time aboard Parsifal III in Season 3 of "Below Deck Sailing Yacht." When he wasn't puking after a crew night out or making out with stewardess Ashley Marti, he almost ran the vessel aground. Heavy winds and Pearson's failure to alert Captain Glenn Shephard in time led to the sailing yacht keeling over as the anchor got stuck in shallow water. Shepard fired Pearson after the incident, leaving the deck team a crew member short. 

"It had to be done. It was such a grievous thing that he dropped the ball there, he had to go, and we had to just be man down and live with it, you know?" Shephard admitted on " Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen ." As per the deckhand, he told SportsKeeda , "15 minutes before that, there was barely any wind. But, granted. I'm not trying to make any excuse for that...I was on watch. So it is my fault. There's no two ways about it. I should've noticed.'"

Since leaving Parsifal III, Pearson has kept himself busy playing professional rugby. The year 2023 marked the second season Pearson played for London Irish as an openside flanker. The former deckhand has had an impressive rugby career, even being a part of the BUCS Super Rugby Team of the Year during the 2019-2020 season. "The future of this crop of players is very bright and I'm excited to be a part of that," Pearson said post-signing day (per  Gallagher Premiership Rugby .)

Delaney Evans is jetsetting around the world with her boyfriend

Stewardess Delaney Evans may have come to the rescue in Season 6 of "Below Deck Mediterranean," but her time onboard was cut short. With Stewardess Lexi Wilson causing more than enough problems , Evans came on board to even out the interior department. Unfortunately for the yachtie, her arrival did less to appease her co-workers. Due to a rule the owner of the motor yacht Lady Michelle put in place, men and women were barred from sharing cabins. Since the only dorm opening was with the male chef, Evans's arrival would lead to crew members rearranging rooms. Ultimately Chief Stew Katie Flood decided it was best that her department finish the season a crew member short, and she let Evans go. "I don't wanna take it personally, but I really have no idea. I really don't know why a chief stew, any chief stew, wouldn't want the free help," Evans said in 2021.

As for what Evans is up to now, the stewardess keeps herself busy traveling the world when she isn't working on yachts. As per her Instagram bio , she splits her time between California and Hawaii. The stewardess told The Daily Dish  in 2021 that she works on a Hawaiian sport fishing boat. "But we do day charters, and we also do party charters, and it's a really good fit 'cause, you know, I get to be outside, I get to be on deck, I get to have a lot of guest engagement. I'm learning a new skill, which is fishing, which is wild."

Elizabeth Frankini is still a yachtie

Elizabeth Frankini made her debut in Season 8 of "Below Deck," and the stewardess was devastated when her time on board was cut short. The decision by Chief Stew Francesca Rubi to fire Frankini came after she felt the stewardess lacked a work ethic and didn't respect authority. "She was a huge deflector and didn't respect my position at all. She'd always talk over the top of me," Rubi admitted on the Below Deck After Show . 

It didn't help that Frankini involved herself with Deckhand James Hough during the charter season, with their love affair leading to a guest cabin hookup. During the virtual reunion, the two admitted that they should have never entered the guest cabin without permission. "At the end of the day, you both made the decision to go into the guest cabin, which is like, the ultimate no on a super yacht," said Stewardess Ashling Lorger. But despite the backlash, "Below Deck" alum Kate Chastain tweeted , "I seriously can't even count how many times I've slept in a guest cabin."

After leaving behind the motor yacht My Seanna behind, the stewardess didn't say goodbye to yachting for good. As per Instagram , Frankini works with the boat company The Nauti Crew  in Fort Lauderdale. When she's not working on boats, Frankini spends her time traveling to picturesque locations. The yachtie took a trip to the Bahamas in April 2023, posting an Instagram photo with the caption, "in my new mermaid era."

Hannah Ferrier started a family

Hannah Ferrier was a "Below Deck Mediterranean" cast member for years before Sandy Yawn fired her during "Season 5." The dramatic decision came after Deckhand Malia White discovered valium in the cabin she shared with Ferrier, along with what looked to be a THC vape pen. White took photos of the items and brought the information to Yawn, who then proceeded to let Ferrier go. Yawn told The Daily Dish that her decision was based on a maritime law that any drugs used by crew members must be documented and regulated by maritime law. "If I didn't address this and something, god forbid, happened, I would be taken to jail, the boat would be incarcerated, and I would lose my license. What she has done is illegal," Yawn admitted.

Ferrier defended the items, admitting on " Watch What Happens Live " that the vape pen contained a CBD cartridge inside, not THC. "It was just really, really disappointing to me," the chief stew told The Daily Dish . "I felt like it got handled really badly." She went on to admit she felt she deserved to have a back-and-forth discussion with Yawn before being let go without a warning. 

Although Ferrier was let go in a dramatic "Below Deck" conclusion, she's gone on to start a family following her yachting days. She welcomed her daughter Ava Grace with her partner Josh Roberts in 2020, and the two tied the knot in Australia in 2022. She runs her podcast " Hannah's Podcast ," which dishes on all things related to pop culture and Bravo gossip.

Chef Mila Kolomeitseva was spotted in Cannes

When it comes to the chefs on "Below Deck," there is no shortage of drama. The series has seen many chefs walk through the galley doors, oftentimes bringing with them fiery personalities and arrogance. Other times, their food service simply doesn't measure up to whatever they listed on their resume. When it came to Chef Mila Kolomeitseva, her antics on "Below Deck Mediterranean" Season 4 left viewers in shock.

Kolomeitseva caused quite a stir when her sloppy nachos and taco night cuisine led Captain Sandy Yawn to question whether it should be served to guests. "That's what the guests are eating — tacos?" Yawn asked the chef in the clip. Her skills in the kitchen were questioned again when she microwaved steak before serving it at dinner service. "I've never seen a chef put steaks into a microwave," Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier said in the clip. After two charters, Yawn fired Kolomeitseva, despite the chef asking for another chance. "As a human being, I have all the compassion in the world," Yawn said (per People .) "But as a captain, I have to let you go."

As for what the chef's up to nowadays — she keeps a low profile. As of the time of writing, Kolomeitseva does not have public social media pages. The last sighting of her was reportedly in France. A fan tweeted during "Watch What Happens Live" that she saw Kolomeitsava at a bar in Cannes. "She was just chilling there. I asked for a picture, and she got mad. LMAO," Andy Cohen read .

Chandler Brooks dated a fellow Below Deck alum

Bosun Chandler Brooks came onboard Season 6 of "Below Deck" with the intention to lead his deck team aboard My Seanna, but he was ultimately fired by Captain Lee Rosboch. Amidst mounting tensions with him and his deck team, Brooks also came under fire for sloppy details on deck. "I'm checking you, and you're missing a lot of stuff, which means you're not checking them — which is your job," Rosbach says to Brooks during Season 6 Episode 6 . The decision to let go of Brooks was made after Rosbach says the bosun was treating his deckhands unfairly, and failing to create cohesion with his crew. "It's kind of a feeling you get, you just know things are not getting better," Rosbach said .

Since leaving My Seanna, Brooks found love with a fellow "Below Deck" alumni. The bosun started dating Jamie Jason of "Below Deck Mediterranean" in 2018. Jason gushed about her boyfriend in a since-removed Instagram post in 2020 (per Us Weekly ), writing, "I know that it's only been two years, but it feels much longer than that. We have been through so much together. All our experiences have forced us to grow up and realize things about life and love that we never would have if our relationship was smooth sailing." As of the time of writing, the two yachties don't have public social media pages and it's unclear whether or not they are still together.

Peter Hunziker issued a public apology for a racist post

Peter Hunziker may not have been let go during his time as a deckhand in Season 5 of "Below Deck Mediterranean," but he was fired by Bravo network instead. Hunziker caused a bit of a stir on board The Wellington when he referred to his boss Malia White using the terms "sweetie" or "sweetheart." While he ended up making it through the season, he was edited out of the series after his racist social media post came to light. Hunziker reposted a meme in 2020 showing a naked Black woman in chains.

Bravo announced the news of his firing via Instagram, writing , "Peter Hunziker of 'Below Deck Mediterranean' has been terminated for his racist post. Bravo and 51 Minds are editing the show to minimize his appearance on subsequent episodes." The deckhand issued his own public apology via Instagram (per People .) "A little over 3 months ago someone sent me a meme on social media and I thoughtlessly reposted it," he wrote. "I now realize how painful the imagery and symbolism is and, upon deeper consideration, I realize that the implicit bias that exists in the brief text written in the meme is offensive." 

Since the controversy, Hunziker has kept a low profile. As of the time of writing, the deckhand does not have any public social media pages.

Lexi Wilson blasted Below Deck producers

Lexi Wilson was quite the controversial character during her time in "Season 6" of "Below Deck Mediterranean." The stewardess caused drama throughout her time on board with her alcohol-fueled outbursts . Her tension with Chef Matthew Shea boiled over , leading him to order her out of the galley. When she wasn't fighting with Shea, she was fighting with every single other crew member, and she refused to take accountability for her arguments while drinking. After threatening to quit in front of Chief Stew Katie Flood, Captain Sandy Yawn ultimately let Wilson go .

Since her firing, Wilson had a lot to say about "Below Deck" producers following the airing of Season 6. She took to Instagram in a since-deleted post (per Decider ) saying that a conversation she had with her mother over the phone that aired was edited unfairly. She claims she was talking to her mother about a friend taking advantage of her financially, and not a crew member, which is what viewers were led to believe. 

"These people are the worst in life! That episode is completely edited down and the stories are unrelated to the argument," she wrote. She went on to call out a producer in the comments, writing, "And the nerve of you to message me talking about how you treated me fairly #nadinerajabi when you allowed this to happen." As for her life post "Below Deck Mediterranean," Wilson has gone offline on social media as of the time of writing. 

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht star fired after making big mistake

"I feel like this is going to be one of the biggest lessons of my whole life."

Below Deck: Sailing Yacht season 3 spoilers follow.

Below Deck : Sailing Yacht's Tom Pearson has been let go after endangering the boat while on duty. Tom, who joined the series as a deckhand at the beginning of season 3, allowed the boat to drag while he was on anchor watch — meaning the vessel was running aground in windy conditions.

After alarms blared, the rest of the team managed to stabilise the boat. But Captain Glenn Shephard was left disappointed in Tom's blunder, forcing him to fire the deckhand.

In a clip shared by HayU on YouTube , Captain Glenn raised the incident with Tom in the crew mess. "I've had a little bit of time to think about this and it's quite clear that it took us quite a long time to drag," he began.

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"I have no understanding of how you couldn't notice it if you're on anchor watch.

"To me it's impossible. The whole point of anchor watch is precisely to make sure that doesn't happen.

The captain added: "I feel bad, I have no pleasure in this. I have to let you go. I've got no choice." Cutting to a VT, he admitted: "It's really clear to me that Tom's mind is in another place so it's not like we can just let him stay because he can't do any harm, he can still do harm in that mindset.

"We're not here to provide a job for Tom, we're here to run a safe boat. That's got to be first," he concluded.

Tom was then told to gather his items and leave, as a ride would be ready to take him away within two hours, before fist-bumping Tom as a gesture of no ill-will.

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Taking the moment to accept his errors, Tom said: "Just let me say it while I'm here in front of you, that is not myself. I've been going through some things as you know. And that really did affect me in what's gone on. I'm sorry that it couldn't have worked out but it is what it is."

In a piece to-camera, he added: "I feel like this is going to be one of the biggest lessons of my whole life," he added.

"I just want to start this whole season again and just do a f**king better job. You can't slack in this game. I've learnt the hard way."

Tom will be replaced by a new deckhand in upcoming episodes.

B elow Deck streams in the UK and Ireland on hayu , while US fans can catch the series over on Bravo.

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Here's Where the Cast of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Is Now

Did the drama continue?

Since it debuted back in 2020, Bravo’s spin-off Below Deck Sailing Yacht has certainly delivered some of the most dramatic feuds and steamy boatmances, and it looks as if Season 3 is no different.

While Captain Glenn Shephard is returning to take the lead of the Parsifal III, there’s a lot that’s changed, including a brand new crew and filming location. The cast will be sailing through the stunning waters of Menorca, Spain, but they’ll definitely be hitting some rocky moments, especially when it comes to returning crew members Gary and Daisy’s love-hate romance.

Well, it seems as if there’s more to come as Bravo teases one of the most unexpected crew hookups in Below Deck history. Say what? With so much having happened during the cast’s filming last summer, what exactly have they been up to since?

Captain Glenn Shephard

Originally from Montreal, Capt. Glenn is returning for his third season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, and with over 21 years in the industry, he definitely knows what he’s doing. Following his time filming the third season, Glenn Shephard took advantage of a few months off and traveled quite a bit. The 61-year-old found himself in Ghent and Bruges, Belgium, all while venturing through Paris, France. Although he remains single for the time being, Captain Glenn poked some fun at rumors claiming he was dating former crew member, Sydney Zaruba, however, the Below Deck star made things clear the two are simply “great friends.” Glenn later returned to Miami, Florida just in time for the season debut.

Daisy Kelliher - Chief Stew

When Season 3 wrapped, Daisy Kelliher, who returned aboard the Parsifal III as chief stew, took some much-needed vacation time. Kelliher hit up Antigua in the Caribbean , which is where she rang in the New Year and has remained since filming. Considering her ongoing love-hate relationship with fellow castmate Gary King, Daisy remains single for the time being, but she’s certainly not fallen out of love with traveling. Despite appearing to be living the life so many wish they could, Daisy revealed she’s been suffering from severe separation anxiety as she shared just how hectic and demanding her line of work could be in a February 13, 2022 post on Instagram

Gary King - First Officer

Being involved in Bravo drama is nothing new for Gary, especially after his steamy season with Daisy. Well, after wrapping up season three in Menorca, Gary took some time off to reunite with his family; sharing an adorable photo of him and his niece, Ava , on Instagram. The Bravo star is currently in St. Lucia , soaking up the sun, but he hasn’t managed to escape the drama. After sharing a kiss with Daisy Kelliher in the most recent season three trailer, fans have been wondering if he and Daisy are an item. Well, despite the rumors, Gary and Daisy aren’t dating, after confirming to E! News that the two are “just friends.”

Colin McRae - Chief Engineer

Colin McRae has returned to his old stomping grounds aboard the Parsifal III, and considering his love for sailing, fans aren’t surprised to see the Bravo star back on their screens. Since wrapping up last summer’s filming, it didn't take too much time before Colin and fellow Chief Stew Daisy reunited back in December. Since then, Colin has given most of his time to his YouTube channel, Sailing Parlay , which features an array of videos showcasing his sailing adventures. Things are clearly going well for Colin’s online presence, considering he was rewarded with a YouTube 100,000 subscriber count plaque back on February 6. "It has been 4 years of VERY hard work, possibly the hardest of any sailing channel out there that I know of so far, and to reach this milestone is so gratifying for us,” he wrote on Instagram.

Marcos Spaziani - Chef

Say hello to Bravo’s newest chef, Marcos Spaziani. The Venezuela native has been in the industry for over 10 years and is bringing his culinary expertise to the waters of Menorca. It didn’t take much time for Marcos to make a name for himself following season three of Below Deck Sailing Yacht . Spaziani is currently settled in California and has decided to open up his very own restaurant in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Marcos and fellow chef Louis Huh have been working diligently on their newest business venture, ML Eats LA .

Gabriela Barragan - 2nd Stew

Gabriela Barragan reigns from San Diego and while she’s new to the Below Deck crew, she is certainly no stranger to yachting . Barragan has worked as both a stewardess and a deckhand over the course of the last two years and has continued her yachtie life after filming season three of Sailing Yacht . Gabriela spent January and February working a yacht in St. Thomas. After living and working the island life, Gabriela took to Instagram to share that all of her “ wildest dreams are coming true ,” and considering she’s spending her days sailing through crystal clear waters, we don’t blame her.

Ashley Marti - 3rd Stew

Ashley Marti is making her Below Deck Sailing Yacht debut, and she’s relatively new to the industry. Marti first began working on yachts at the start of the pandemic. Although she reigns from New York , Marti is currently a West Coast gal as she takes in the Los Angeles sun alongside a few of her castmates. Since wrapping up Season 3, Ashley traveled through the United States and the Bahamas and is adamant about returning back aboard the Parsifal III, so Bravo fans just might be seeing more of her in the future.

Kelsi Goglia - Deckhand

Kelsi Goglia is making her Bravo debut this season of Sailing Yacht. After catching the travel bug following a trip to Croatia, Kelsi has been a yachtie ever since, and it doesn’t look like she’s turning back any time soon. She currently resides in San Diego, California, and loves herself some travel, as most Below Deck crew members do. While her romantic life remains a mystery, it’s clear she’s too busy roaming the world to settle down just yet.

Tom Pearson - Deckhand

Growing up on a lake , Tom Pearson is no stranger to the water, but he’s brand new to the Bravo family. The Below Deck Sailing Yacht deckhand was spotted getting his boatmance on, making us all wonder if he’ll be headed toward hot waters. Well, it seems as if Pearson remains single, but his life is anything but boring. After returning home to Windermere, England, Tom has kept busy surfing through the British waters but has taken quite a liking to his new image. The Bravo star has been attending a number of events following his newfound fame, including his most recent appearance in London, England for the launch of a new app on January 20.

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Tom Pearson's Fate on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Has Been Revealed

Updated April 5 2022, 11:15 a.m. ET

Tom Pearson, a deckhand on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 3.

While a lot of the drama on Season 3 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht has been about the love pentagon between Gary King, Daisy Kelliher, Tom Pearson, Gabriela Barragan, and Ashley Marti , things ultimately took a dangerous turn with Parsifal III itself when the anchor began to drag during a charter.

When Tom was on night watch during the third charter, the vessel began to drag anchor due to a high-speed wind. As a result, the charter season was put in jeopardy, and Captain Glenn Shephard ultimately lost trust in the deckhand (who happened to also be his roommate).

Though the crew managed to avoid the potential disaster, and Tom tried to apologize, Captain Glenn wasn't sure if he would ever feel comfortable leaving the deckhand in charge of a night watch shift.

At the end of the March 28 episode, Captain Glenn also hinted that Tom's could lose his place on Parsifal III . Many fans are now wondering if he will get fired — and his fate was decided on the following episode.

Tom Pearson on deck during an episode of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 3.

Tom expressed his concerns that he would be "sacked" after the anchor incident.

Though Tom was initially defensive about whether he was responsible for the anchor situation, after some time, he was able to acknowledge that he should have gotten Captain Glenn up sooner to help deal with the issue.

At the end of the March 28 episode and before the fourth charter commenced, Tom briefly spoke with Captain Glenn in their room about his regrets regarding the night watch mishap.

"I need to speak with you at some point... Ultimately, I want to prove to you on this charter that I should stay," Tom told his bunkmate at the end of the episode.

"We'll talk about it a bit more, but there's other stuff going on, so I've got to figure it all out," Captain Glenn replied. "But we will talk about it, probably a bit more."

Tom recognized that the captain was deciding whether to keep him on board or not.

"It's never good when somebody says, 'We'll chat later,'" Tom admitted in his confessional.

Captain Glenn also told Tom that he would be off of anchor watch for a while.

"I don't think you'll be on anchor watch for the time being," Captain Glenn continued. "I need people that I can trust, whatever it is... But, anyway, we'll talk more about it."

In the closing minute of the episode, Tom seemed to think that his fate was sealed.

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"I picked myself right up, and I was ready to smash it, and then telling your boss what you think he'd want to hear, and you don't see that look on his face that he's happy about it," the 24-year-old added in his interview. "We don't need to talk later, I know exactly what he's thinking."

"Might be f-----g sacked," Tom said in his room during the final seconds of the episode.

One-on-one meetings with the captain for disciplinary purposes are never good, and Captain Glenn made his final decision shortly after their awkward bunk room discussion.

Does Tom get fired on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht'?

Though Tom wanted another chance to prove himself and to make Captain Glenn proud, he did get fired on the April 4 episode, "Strip for the Tip."

"I feel bad, I have no pleasure in this... I have to let you go. I['ve] got no choice," Captain Glenn shared during the episode.

Tom took the news well. He told the Canadian captain that he had been dealing with a lot, which had affected his work performance (he opened up about his friend's dad's declining health in an earlier episode).

"It's really clear to me that Tom's mind is in another place," Captain Glenn said in a confessional after the firing. "So, it's not like we can just let him stay, because he can't do any harm. He can still do harm in that mindset. We're not here to provide a job for Tom. We're here to run a safe boat."

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' stars Ashley Marti and Tom Pearson.

Tom left Parsifal III within an hour of his dismissal, but viewers have yet to find out who his replacement will be.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. You can also catch up on the series on Peacock (new episodes debut a week after they air on Bravo).

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht Returns with a "Twisted Love Pentagon" and Another Major Boat Crisis

Unexpected hookups and yachting emergencies are on the horizon when Season 3 premieres this February.

All aboard for some naughty -cal drama! Below Deck Sailing Yacht is heading back to our shores for Season 3 with a supersized premiere episode on Monday, February 21 at 8/7c.

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Returning to the helm of Parsifal III will be Captain Glenn Shephard , who will fearlessly lead the crew through another wild charter season full of outrageous guests, hookups, injuries, and emergencies. Other familiar faces will also be back aboard the vessel as it sails around stunning Menorca, Spain, including chief stew Daisy Kelliher , chief engineer Colin MacRae , and first mate Gary King . Some new yachties will also be joining the ranks of Captain Glenn's crew: chef Marcos Spaziani , second stew Gabriela Barragan , third stew Ashley Marti , as well as deckhands Kelsie Goglia and Tom Pearson .

You can get your first look Season 3 in the official trailer, above, which opens with Captain Glenn setting the stage for the truly unpredictable charters ahead: "When you go sailing, you never really know what the conditions are gonna be like. If it were easier, everybody would be doing it!"

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Yes, if we had one word to describe the new season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , it would definitely be shocking . That's because it is truly full of moments we just didn't see coming, such as a new twist in onetime adversaries Daisy and Gary's relationship . Oh, and if you thought Gary's Season 2 love triangle was juicy, just wait until you see what the press release for the new season describes as "a twisted love pentagon " unfold.

As Captain Glenn tries to shake off the boat crash from last season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , he'll have another headache on his hands as the Parsifal III crew must spring into action when they suspect the vessel is dragging anchor. "You can lose the boat," Captain Glenn says in the above preview. "It's about as serious as it gets."

But Season 3 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht won't be all serious. There's also plenty of fun in store, as well as some major conflict among the crew — which, if you're like Colin, you'll have a blast watching this season. "I do enjoy a little drama here and there," the chief engineer says in the sneak peek. "It keeps me entertained."

Same, Colin, same.

Catch all the drama when Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 kicks off on Monday, February 21 at 8/7c and stream the first two seasons on Peacock now. Bravo Insider members can get the exclusive scoop on what's new with Captain Glenn, below.

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Every Star Fired From ‘Below Deck’ Through the Years: Hannah Ferrier, Peter Hunziker and More

Below Deck and its spinoff series may be reality TV shows , but there can be real-life consequences for the crew’s actions both on and off the ship.

Over the years, stars including Hannah Ferrier , Peter Hunziker and Shane Coopersmith have been fired from their respective charters for a variety of reasons.

Below Deck Mediterranean ’s Hannah was terminated after she was caught with Valium on board during season 5 of the series in 2020. Two months prior, Peter was cut by Bravo after he made racially charged comments amid the Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020.

Below Deck ’s Shane, on the other hand, was sent packing during season 8 , following a poor performance on the yacht.

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“Unfortunately, the time has come for us to part company,” Captain Lee Rosbach told the deckhand during a December 2020 episode. “You’re just not getting it done for me.”

Shane was surprised by his firing, telling the cameras, “I feel empty, like a vacuum just sucked everything up inside of me. Giving everything I knew I could give, it wasn’t enough.”

Scroll down to see all of the stars fired from the  Below Deck  franchise over the years.

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Below Deck and its spinoff series may be reality TV shows , but there can be real-life consequences for the crew’s actions both on and off the ship. Over the years, stars including Hannah Ferrier , Peter Hunziker and Shane Coopersmith have been fired from their respective charters for a variety of reasons. Below Deck Mediterranean ’s Hannah was terminated after she was caught with Valium on board during season 5 of the series in 2020. Two months prior, Peter was cut by Bravo after he made racially charged comments amid the Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020. Below Deck ’s Shane, on the other hand, was sent packing during season 8 , following a poor performance on the yacht. "Unfortunately, the time has come for us to part company," Captain Lee Rosbach told the deckhand during a December 2020 episode. "You're just not getting it done for me." Shane was surprised by his firing, telling the cameras, "I feel empty, like a vacuum just sucked everything up inside of me. Giving everything I knew I could give, it wasn't enough." Scroll down to see all of the stars fired from the  Below Deck  franchise over the years.

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After a big mistake with an anchor drop, Captain Jason let the deckhand go during season 2 of Below Deck Down Under.

During season 2 of Below Deck Down Under , Luke was terminated following a crew night out when he entered Margot Sisson's cabin naked while she was asleep. He got angry at producers who attempted to intervene — and Captain Jason ultimately fired him.

Laura Bileskaline

The stew's lack of support for Margot during season 2 of Below Deck Down Under — after Luke entered her cabin naked — led to Captain Jason letting Laura go.

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Alissa Humber

Captain Sandy let the season 10 stew go after accusing her of insubordination on multiple occasions.

Camille Lamb

During season 10 of Below Deck , Captain Sandy — filling in for Captain Lee — fired the stew after multiple warnings about her work ethic from chief stew Fraser Olender. 

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Kyle Dickard

After instigating a fight with Nathan Morley, Kyle was offered the opportunity to resign so the incident wouldn't go on his record. The Below Deck Adventure star ultimately chose to walk off the boat after one charter.

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Raygan Tyler

The boson was let go by Captain Sandy during season 7 of Below Deck Med . After Raygan failed to step up as a leader, her boss told her to get more experience before replacing her with deckhand Storm Smith. 

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Magda Ziomek

During season 1 of Below Deck Down Under, Magda was fired due to her slow improvement in the interior department. After the stew got distracted by personal drama with her boyfriend, Aesha Scott ultimately decided to bring in a replacement instead of finishing the charter season with Magda.

Ryan McKeown

The chef was let go after he failed to please guests and Captain Jason with his food throughout the season of Below Deck Down Under. As the reality star was leaving the dock, he flashed his butt to the cameras and to his former boss.

Tom Pearson

The deckhand was let go during an April 2022 episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3 after getting more than one strike from Captain Glenn Shephard. Tom hesitated to wake up senior crew members when Parsifal III’s anchor dragged, which put passengers’ safety at risk.

After getting a warning from Glenn, Tom was spotted gossiping and lounging instead of working, which led to his termination. “For me, it’s actually better to be a man down than risk ever happening again,” the captain said during a confessional. “He’s not giving me what I need. He’s not taking advantage of that small opportunity.”

Tom, for his part, confessed that he hadn’t been himself at the time, explaining that his personal life had “really” started to affect his work on the ship. (Before the anchor mishap, Tom was notified that his best friend’s dad was on life support.)

Lexi Wilson

The second stew was given a ticket home after multiple arguments between her and the crew during their nights out on season 6. After an explosive fight with Mathew Shea , where Lexi told the chef that his parents "should’ve aborted you," Captain Sandy stepped in and fired her.

In September 2021, Sandy exclusively told Us Weekly that she "wanted to let" Lexi go after watching the drama unfold on screen.

"No one was giving me facts. You know, like, I didn't have any facts. I just heard it's bad. It's real bad. That's not [enough for me]. Write it out. Write a report, send it to me," she explained to Us at the time. "They learn the minute they step on this boat, we go through all the legalities. But I never got that information, if they would've told me the facts, of course, I would've let her go sooner, but I never got them."

Delaney Evans

Captain Sandy initially brought Delaney on so she could help Katie Flood in the interior during season 6. However, the chief stew quickly started to feel like the new addition was adding more stress to the situation.

After a previous failed attempt to fire Delaney, Katie made it clear the second time around that her departure was non negotiable during a September 2021 episode.

Elizabeth Frankini

The Below Deck star was cut from the crew during a February 2021 episode in season 8. Francesca Rubi told Elizabeth that her work ethic was lacking, leading to her dismissal from the charter. “I think every charter I’ve really had to work and I’m continually putting energy and checking up on you and we’ve had numerous chats about this, but sleeping in the guest cabin was sort of, like, the final straw for me,” she said.

Elizabeth defended herself via Twitter after the episode aired, writing, “It was hard doing an intense job being filmed and has been difficult to watch my mistakes play out in front of millions, especially when there’s so much more going on that doesn’t make the final cut. It’s been a learning experience.”

Shane Coopersmith

The deckhand was cut from the My Seanna charter during season 8 of Below Deck after not making enough progress in his role. "You're a good guy, but sleeping in, taking naps in the middle of cleanup, and then this morning missing your alarm," bosun Eddie Lucas said in a December 2020 episode. "It's kind of the final straw." Captain Lee admitted that Shane didn’t have time to catch up.

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Hannah Ferrier

Hannah was fired on season 5 of Below Deck Med after Malia White reported her for stashing Valium on board. During the August 2020 episode, Captain Sandy received a photo of Hannah’s drugs and a vape pen and promptly terminated her. The chief stewardess later said the Valium was for her anxiety.

“When I was watching it with [my boyfriend] Josh, he’s like, ‘Did you just yawn?’ I’m like, ‘I think I did.’ He’s like, ‘You just yawned in the middle of getting fired for drugs, Hannah,’” Hannah told Decider of her blasé onscreen reaction. “Yeah. I was like, you’re kind of boring me. Let’s go.”

Peter Hunziker

The Below Deck Med star was let go in June 2020 after making racially charged comments. The network announced his termination just weeks after season 5 began airing, saying, “Bravo and 51 Minds are editing the show to minimize his appearance for subsequent episodes.”

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Mila Kolomeitseva

The controversial chef was fired during a July 2019 episode of Below Deck Med . After many food-related mishaps on board the Sirocco during season 4, Captain Sandy told Mila that she had “passion” in the gally but her cooking wasn’t up to par. “I’m really sorry,” Sandy said after telling her she was done on the charter. The culinary pro then broke down in front of the cameras, saying it made her “feel awful.”

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Chandler Brooks

Captain Lee fired Chandler during season 6 of Below Deck in 2018. “We just don’t have a chemistry. I don’t think it’s a good fit,” Lee told Chandler. “It just didn’t work out.” The bosun said he was “so relieved” because he had been overwhelmed in his job on the My Seanna crew.

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Chris Brown

Chris was cut loose from the Valor charter during season 5 in 2017 after he continued to make mistakes and failed to do his job correctly. “I was just delt a s—ty hand and nobody seemed to do anything to help me with it,” the deckhand said in his confessional. “Who gives a s--t,” he added as he was escorted by boat back to shore.

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Leon Walker

The chef was fired during season 3 of Below Deck in 2015 after a fire started in the galley. Leon blamed Kate Chastain for the incident, but Captain Lee ultimately sent him home. “Let’s call it a day now then,” Leon said after getting the boot. “I’m f—king over it."

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Crew Overboard! ‘Below Deck’ Cast Members Who Were Fired During Their Charter Seasons

If there’s one thing Below Deck fans know, working aboard a yacht is a high stress environment. For some cast members, the job proved too overwhelming , while for others it was being stuck aboard a boat with coworkers they didn’t get along with that was their downfall .

Rarely does a season go by without a crew member – and in some cases multiple cast mates – getting fired while charter season was underway. Some were let go a few hours before a new group of guests were ready to board, leaving the rest of the crew shorthanded. Other times, captains have no problem lowering the boom.

Anthony Iracane became the second crew member fired during  Below Deck  season 11, when the chef was let go by Captain  Kerry Titheradge after a series of galley gaffes including taking too long to get meals ready for guests and not following preference sheet dietary instructions.

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Anthony Iracane

The Frenchman cooked with love but stumbled from the start, not providing enough food for crew meals initially. While his dishes initially received raves from the St. David’s passengers, Anthony’s confidence began to falter with more complex dietary requests from charter guests, resulting in meal mistakes and slow timing.

The final straw came on the April 22, 2024, episode, where guests complained about the quality and timing of his courses, resulting in the lowest tip of the season. Captain Kerry let him go at the end of the charter.

“I think you are an incredible chef. Your food is absolutely amazing. But you are starting to nosedive,” Kerry told Anthony. “You don’t see where things are going wrong with the service? For a start, crew food was not a priority. The food has been late. You are making mistakes and not being prepared. I am seeing guests not being satisfied with what you are doing. This is not the environment for you. You are not flourishing.”

Anthony was surprised, replying, “I don’t know what you are talking about. I know I made a little mistake but I am human. Then why do people everyday tell me I am the most amazing chef in the world?”

“There is more to being a chef on a super yacht — with the pressures we have on this boat — than being an amazing chef,” the captain said. “If I keep you any longer, I will set you up for disaster. I am doing you a favor. I have a lot of respect for you.”

Kerry added: “It is heartbreaking. I do not like this at all. The crew started to notice that the chef was failing us. If I kept this up any longer, morale would be terrible and I can’t have that.”

Jared Woodin

Below Deck season 11’s bosun was let go by Captain Kerry Titheradge on the March 18, 2024, episode. He had been warned about getting too drunk on crew nights out and not being able to function well the following day. He also had several major screwups while assisting in docking the St. David and got aggressive with deckhand Kyle Stillie while intoxicated over a tobacco spillage.

“This is the second time you’ve gone on the piss and you’ve had bad behavior. You’re in a leadership role. You can’t be acting like that. You gotta be above the fray. The way that you’re treating these guy is not acceptable,” Kerry told Jared the morning after walking in on him berating Kyle.

The captain was also aware that Jared was ​stressed that he had been unable to make his weekly calls to his daughter in Alaska while on the ship, which led to him not being as attentive in his position as he should have been.

“You’ve got s–t going on, man. You’re your own worst enemy right now. You need to depart the vessel,” Kerry told a shocked Jared, who ultimately agreed he wasn’t in the head space to be in the ​fast-paced world of yachting with all that was going on in his personal life.

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The Brooklyn native’s background on commercial ships didn’t translate well to his first outing as a deckhand on a super yacht during season 2 of  Below Deck Down Under . After making several mistakes, including not lowering a fender in time during docking so that The Northern Sun hit a pylon, Adam accidentally dropped the anchor while the ship was moving at full cruising speed, which could have been catastrophic if not quickly correctly by bosun  João Franco .

Captain Jason thought that error was serious enough that he no longer trusted Adam with duties aboard his boat. In the August 28, 2023, episode, Adam was let go in favor of bringing in a strong lead deckhand to keep the rest of the deck crew operating smoothly.

“You’re definitely a good bloke, you’re definitely good in the bridge, but on deck I don’t think you have the experience for super yachts and that anchor being dropped underway is kind of where I draw the line,” Captain Jason told Adam, adding, “We’re gonna let you go and we’re gonna bring in a lead deckhand. I just need someone with a lot more experience.”  Luka Brunton  came aboard in time for the next charter to help take charge of the deck under João.

The well-liked Adam was all class in his response, telling Jason, “I apologize for even creating that for the time that I was here, but thank you so much for giving me the opportunity.” He said in his confessional that he was going back to working on commercial vessels but hoped to give super yachting another try one day.

The season 2  Below Deck Down Under  bosun was escorted off the boat and fired after he crawled naked into stew Margot Sisson’s bunk after she was passed out following a crew night out that involved heavy drinking. During the episode that aired on August 7, 2023, producers dramatically tried to pull Luke off a sleeping Margot and he eventually stumbled back to his cabin and locked the door. Chief stew Aesha Scott found out about what happened and immediately woke up Captain Jason Chambers to alert him to the situation. Luke was sent to a nearby hotel and returned to the yacht in the morning, where Jason terminated him on the spot. Although Luke didn’t remember what happened due to being heavily intoxicated, he accepted his dismissal and left The Northern Star for good.

Laura Bileskalne

The second stew’s open lack of empathy for what happened to a deeply shaken Margot following Luke’s actions led to her firing during the same episode. Not only did the Latvia native ask if she could say goodbye to Luke when Captain Jason told the crew he’d been let go, she went on to complain he shouldn’t have been fired and simply let off with a warning, not viewing what he did as something serious. Laura then told Margot that she would have been happy to have Luke crawl naked into her bed and didn’t understand why her coworker was rattled by the ordeal.

Laura also had issues with being an unwanted visitor in a crew member’s bed the same night as Luke’s actions. After overtly hitting on deckhand Adam Kodra repeatedly despite him telling her he wasn’t interested, she climbed into his bunk and began pouring massage oil on his back, even though he asked her to leave. Producers once again got involved and told Laura she needed to leave his cabin.

Aesha had already observed Laura making Adam uncomfortable and asked him about her behavior. Margot then came to her boss about the cold things Laura said to her regarding Luke’s actions. Aesha went to Captain Jason with the information, and he called both Adam and Margot to the bridge to hear their stories firsthand. Laura was then called in and Jason fired her on the spot for going against everything he said in the crew meeting about empathy and respecting other’s spaces.

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Alissa Humber

The  Below Deck  season 10 second stew got on Captain Sandy Yawn’s bad side after the skipper fired her nemesis,  Camille Lamb . Sandy perceived an “attitude” from Alissa and had enough of what she believed to be “insubordination” when during a one-on-one meeting, the stewardess referred to her boss by her first name only, then corrected herself to include “captain.”

“Yesterday was the [last] straw for me. Your insubordination and lack of respect is insurmountable,” the  Below Deck Med  captain told her interior member on the February 20, 2023, episode. “Alissa, when you said, ‘Yes Sandy. I mean Captain Sandy.’ That was a f—k you to my face. No matter what job you work in, respect for hierarchy is a must. I am letting you go,” she told a shocked Alissa, who was then escorted off the yacht by bosun  Ross McHarg .

It appears Alissa will be the last crew member Sandy fires, as at the end of the episode she got a call from Captain Lee Rosbach, telling her he’d been medically cleared to return to the St. David and would take back his skippering duties the following day.

Camille Lamb

The  Below Deck season 10 deck/stew seemed to want to be a guest aboard the St. David rather than an employee. She complained about tasks she was given, repeatedly ignored instructions and clashed nonstop with second stew  Alissa Humber . Even Captain Sandy Yawn scolded Camille for her “fresh mouth” after she made multiple negative comments over the ship-wide radios. The Mississippi native was given one final charter to show improvement or get fired. Camille made it through the voyage by the skin of her teeth, even though she got in a screaming match with Alissa in front of the charter’s guests. The final straw came on turn over day, when she knocked off early from cleaning cabins to drink champagne and party with the deck crew on the dock. Chief stew  Fraser Olender had enough after catching Camille with a “pint” full of champagne aboard the yacht when she should have been working, saying in a confessional that Camille showed “no care or willingness to do the job.” Fraser went to Sandy and recommended Camille be let go, and she was subsequently terminated by the captain at the end of the January 16, 2023, episode. The blonde beauty later claimed she was  encouraged to drink by producers  during a confessional taping off the boat before being sent back to the yacht to finish her work in a “sauced” condition.

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Kyle Dickard

The first yachtie from the new franchise addition  Below Deck Adventure  was sent packing in the show’s third episode on November 15, 2022. The brusque deckhand from Texas had already made one of the stews uncomfortable by kissing her in front of guests, which got back to a very irked Captain Kerry. Kyle then threatened his bunkmate Nathan Morley when he politely reminded Kyle that he kept forgetting to flush their toilet. The self-proclaimed “cowboy” threatened to “tussle” with his roommate over the issue. Nathan took his concerns for his safety to Kerry, who gave Kyle the option of resigning or being fired and having it on his yachting record. The former rodeo clown chose the former, leaving The Mercury down their most experienced deckhand hours before a new charter was about to get underway.

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Ryan McKeown

The  Below Deck Down Under  season 1 chef proved to have the most “can’t do” attitude of any cook to hit the franchise’s galley. He constantly criticized guests’ meal and food requests even though they were paying tens of thousands of dollars for five-star cuisine on their charters, underperformed when he thought their dinner selections were boring and generally slacked off on doing anything more than the absolute basics of his job. When Captain Jason Chambers told him he needed to up the “wow” factor in his cuisine, Ryan got combative with his boss rather than take the constructive criticism to heart. He stepped it up for one charter’s worth of meals before falling back into his lazy ways, making simple and not very tasty tacos for a charter that asked for a full Mexican “fiesta” worth of food. Jason tried to replace Ryan earlier in the season, but no chefs were available to work on the Thalassa. Between his bad attitude, underwhelming food, constantly clashing with chief stew Aesha Scott and all-around disrespect toward his crew mates, Jason finally gave Ryan the heave-ho when a new chef became available with two charters left in the season. Showing his total lack of class, Ryan pulled his pants down and mooned Jason while leaving the boat.

Magda Ziomek

The season 1  Below Deck Down Under  stew drove the rest of her interior team, as well as Captain Jason Chambers, crazy with the overwhelming amount of time she spent on her phone texting and and FaceTiming with her boyfriend back in Poland. It proved to be a total distraction from her work duties, as well as literally giving her sleepless nights. Her ineffective performance with laundry, cleaning cabins and serving guests ultimately led to her downfall, as Magda was let go with only two charters remaining in the season.

Raygan Tyler

The season 7  Below Deck Med  bosun had some big shoes to fill leading Captain Sandy’s deck team after Malia White didn’t return due to taking a higher position on another boat. Raygan spent more time on smoke breaks than working and completely failed at managing her deck crew. Raygan wasn’t able to correctly determine the simple distance between the yacht and a floating piling while the vessel was docking, causing the boat to hit it.

Even the charter guests openly complained about her total lack of interest in helping them with water activities … which was an integral part of her job. Captain Sandy let her go and promoted far more competent deckhand Storm Smith to the bosun position.

Tom Pearson

The Englishman was fired from  Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3 after repeatedly showing his lack of work ethic. Then he allowed the Parsifal III’s anchor to drag during heavy winds while on night watch and failed to alert anyone to the vessel’s dire situation. While Captain Glenn Shepard is a pretty easygoing guy, Tom just proved to be too much of a liability to keep aboard his sailing yacht.

Lexi Wilson

The former Bahamian beauty queen came aboard season 6 of Below Deck Med with plenty of attitude. She was definitely not there to make friends and had an especially combative relationship with chef Matt Shea. Her constant clashes with her crew mates led Captain Sandy to fire Lexi for the good of onboard morale.

Elizabeth Frankini

The yoga and crystal enthusiast was just not cut out for the speediness and timeliness of interior work aboard a super yacht. Elizabeth was a constant headache for chief stew Francesca Rubi on season 8 of Below Deck. She turned out to cause literal headaches when she bleached a shirt in the laundry room and accidentally made a toxic gas mixture that spread to the crew mess and other areas of the boat.

She spent more time flirting with deckhand James, with whom she’d had a brief boatmance and didn’t want to let things go, than she did working. In addition, she was not being able to follow directions and assignments Francesca was repeatedly having to give her. After multiple talks between Ches and Captain Lee Rosbach about Liz’s poor performance, she was let go from her stew position.

Shane Coopersmith

The inexperienced deckhand was more interested in getting his message out about saving the planet than he was in helping assist the deck crew in keeping My Seanna in ship-shape. He had to learn basic knots, didn’t understand assignments given to him by first mate Eddie Lucas and decided to take naps whenever he felt tired … in addition to missing his wake-up alarm and being late for his shift.

Shane was fired early on in season 8 of Below Deck for just not cutting it with basic deckhand duties. Fortunately, he did succeed in his environmental mission to replace plastic straws on yacht with paper ones!

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Hannah Ferrier

The show’s most controversial firing, EVER. After 5 seasons as Captain Sandy’s chief stew on Below Deck Med , Hannah was let go for having undeclared valium which she kept for panic attacks (and had a prescription for) as well as a vape pen.

The items were discovered by her bunkmate, bosun Malia White, after Hannah had a crippling anxiety attack. She took photos of Hannah’s items and forwarded them to Sandy. The captain immediately fired Hannah, as she hadn’t declared her medication before the season got underway and the valium was deemed by Sandy to be “drugs” onboard her vessel.

Peter Hunziker

Below Deck Med  season 5 viewers never got to know Pete because he was fired in June 2020, just before the show premiered, for posting a racially charged meme to his social media. Producers had him edited out of the season as a result, though his presence was still seen occasionally in docking shots and other scenes where he was visible in the background.

Mila Kolomeitseva

While she claimed to be Cordon Bleu trained, the Below Deck Med season 4 chef proved to be seriously lacking in simple cooking skills. After attempting to serve sad-looking plain cheese nachos to guests, she later revealed she didn’t know how to make pancakes.

Since five-star food is one of the reasons guests book a super yacht trip, Captain Sandy quickly let Mila go and replaced her with third stew Anastasia Surmava. Anastasia proved to be far more adept in the kitchen, until chef Ben Robinson arrived mid-season to finish out the rest of the charters aboard the Sirocco.

Whatever Happened To Adam Glick From Below Deck?

Chef Adam Glick had quite the stint on Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean," coming full circle from being one of the most hated cast members to a fan favorite. Glick joined the cast in Season 2 after Ben Robinson departed the series after Season 1 and ran the galley by his rules. He definitely didn't abide by the primary's preference sheet, which was often an issue with the guests — onions, anyone? He went toe-to-toe with Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier at first, but the two eventually became friendly in Season 3. Perhaps his biggest rival was Bosun Wes Walton, due to their love triangle mess with deckhand Malia White. 

After leaving the "Below Deck Mediterranean" family after Season 3, it looked like we might not see the chef again, but he surprised everyone by appearing on a spin-off. "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" debuted in 2020 with Glick back in the galley, and he found himself in yet another reality television relationship with Chief Stew Jenna MacGillivray. Unfortunately, that pairing didn't work out either, and Glick has yet to appear on Bravo again. The chef appears to be happier than ever and has been doing well back on land since he left the network.

Adam Glick is still living the chef life off Below Deck

Since leaving Bravo, Adam Glick has his hands full with an array of different adventures. Fans of the chef can follow him on Instagram , where he posts adventures from his travels with his dog, which has made for quite the aesthetically pleasing timeline. According to his website , Glick hosts a cooking show on OutsideTV titled "Stoked," which features athletes and famous outdoorsmen/women. He also has two series in production, based around his Adventure Chef brand — a nickname he has given himself. The chef also partnered with Messermeister and released a six-piece knife kit which is available for a pretty penny.

Additionally, Glick has joined the world of charity and works with A Walk on Water, which provides surf therapy to children. "My first day helping to teach these kids how to surf in Malibu, CA, I was hooked, inspired, and relieved," Glick noted. "I'm starting to think the surf therapy is actually for the adults and surf instructors. The smile on these kids faces is priceless and makes you feel amazing inside." He also frequently offers private dining sessions at auction and donates the proceeds to different charities.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht  Recap: Vomit in the Shower

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Readers … readers, readers, readers. Where. Do. We. Even. Begin? There’s so much to discuss. Was this a good episode? Definitely, but also dark-sided. I suppose we can get Dr. Nipples & Co. out of the way before we get into the meat and potatoes.

When Dr. Nipples and her husband told the crew they needed someone to pack for them, I was appalled but not surprised. No matter how much money I have, I will be packing my own bags. I don’t want people rifling through my personal belongings! And not because I think anyone will steal from me — nothing I own holds monetary value! But because … it’s so weird? Just pack your own shit! I digress. The state of the primary suite, however, did shock me. I was floored and disgusted by how filthy and nasty the room was. Are you adults? And you’re only onboard for three days? How do you get dirt all over the carpet? Why is Dr. Nipples bragging about flinging her bronzer all over the walls? Spilling my bronzer across the wall would ruin my trip! I would probably cry out of shame before searching the galley for a Magic Eraser and attempting to clean it in secret. Also, this is televised. Aren’t you embarrassed about how you will come across to viewers? Clearly not!

At least these garbage people tipped well! Twenty thousand dollars, so approximately $2,100 or $2,500 each. Captain Glenn says both numbers, and I don’t feel like checking his math. Their last dinner is a nonevent save for Dino’s obsession with getting his paws on a Sapporo. Daisy, at this point, is over his shit. She tasks the deckies with cross-referencing the guests’ preference sheets before delivering the news to Ol’ Dino: No Japanese beer was requested, and thus, there is no Japanese beer aboard. Too bad, so sad.

Okay, so Scarlett, the new stew, is officially onboard, and we Below Deck–heads will be eating for the rest of the season. Shit is already off the rails. I want to get into her orientation and analyze how her addition is affecting the dynamic of the crew, but we first need to talk about the mess that is Gary and Ashley.

Last week, I wrote that I was hoping to get a confession from Gary regarding what happened with Ashley in episode ten. We still don’t get anything that explicit, but this is what we do get:

• Scarlett asks Ashley if she’s single, and Ashley responds, “I don’t know to answer that,” when, in reality, she is single as a Pringle. Weird.
• While in the cab on the way to dinner, Barnaby brings up Gary and Ashley’s “shag.” Gary replies that he did not shag her. Daisy then says, “Yes, you did!” and Gary denies it again.
• Meanwhile, in the other cab, Marcos asks Ashley, “You have sex with Gary?” She says, “Did I?” Scarlett seems shocked!
• Back to cab No. 1. Daisy: “He dipped it in and out.” Gary: “That’s like if you take an ice cream and you lick it — did you eat the ice cream? No!” Daisy argues that yes, the calories still count. In this specific ice-cream example, though, I side with Gary. Licking an ice cream ⧣ eating an ice cream.
• The cabs arrive at their destinations! Ashley pulls Kelsie aside and confides that she’s pretty sure Scarlett doesn’t trust her after finding out she “fucked” Gary. Kelsie tells her their cab was also discussing the hookup and Gary denied it. Ashley calls him a shithead. In her confessional, she suggests Gary is ashamed of her. This suggestion exhausts me. Perhaps Gary is ashamed of her! It’s obvious he’s tired of her. But Ashley doesn’t acknowledge he was blacked out and she wasn’t. Maybe denying the hookup is Gary’s way of coping with maybe feeling as if he was taken advantage of.

The situation only escalates at dinner. Ashley orders an espresso martini immediately upon sitting down — and pairs it with a tequila shot — which is a clear signal: Buckle the fuck up; what you’re about to watch will be painful.

Ashley repeatedly calls Gary’s name, which he either ignores or doesn’t hear as he flirts and giggles with Scarlett at the other end of the table. Ashley warns the rest that they’re all about to see a “not good” side of her and starts drunkenly proselytizing, “You can deny it happened, but it happened … I remember more than [ gestures at Gary ] … Trust me, you wouldn’t deny it. He’s denied it. Trust me.” Barnaby and Marcos smile and nod.

Daisy and Scarlett go for a cigarette, and Ashley’s preaching continues. Poor Kels even tries to intervene, but her attempts go unappreciated, and Ashley just digs her grave deeper by shouting, at the dinner table, “I remember the fucking penis being in my fucking vagina.” She also calls Gary a whore and repeats the penis line at full volume. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion. Can anyone save this girl from herself? Daisy tries at least, telling her, “Ashley, stop talking and just drink water.” Extremely solid advice! I’m going to try to remember this in social situations.

The group takes two cabs home. Cab No. 1, consisting of Daisy, Scarlett, Gary, and Barnaby, is clearly the correct choice, while poor Kelsie, Marcos, and Colin are forced to listen to Debbie Downer herself the whole ride home. Ashley drones on and on, complaining about how Gary is making her look stupid by denying what happened. Colin, the voice of reason and hottest person aboard the  Parsifal III , tells her she looks more stupid carrying on about it than the actual fact of the matter. Colin for president!

Back onboard, Gary and Colin have a heart to heart across their bunks while Ashley chugs Don Julio from the bottle, which is simply a sad and sorry sight to see. She also randomly proclaims that Gary thinks she’s a whore and then chases him around.

The next scene, though, is perhaps the most disturbing of the entire episode. Ashley shovels a pile of spaghetti into her mouth that is so big it takes her multiple attempts to choke it all down. Scarlett says she’ll never be able to look at spaghetti the same way, and Kelsie says she’s traumatized. So am I, ladies.

I know I said I would move on to Scarlett, but everything about her pales in comparison to how Ashley’s making a fool out of herself. Ashley vomits in the shower, begs Daisy (repeatedly) to be named second stew, and even causes her ally, Kelsie, to confess to Daisy that she believes Ashley is on one.

Daisy clearly enrolled in a leadership-training course because she ignores Ashley’s pleas for a promotion and relegates her and Scarlett to the same position: junior stew. That, plus the sneak peek of Scarlett and Gary’s upcoming smooch, only means this won’t end well.

From the Galley

• Thank you, Marcos, for representing those of us with eye bags and claiming that under-eye bags are “European” in style.

• Congratulations to Kelsie for having her first solid poop in three days.

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Why two crew members were fired from ‘Below Deck Down Under’

Producers for the Bravo reality show and members of the crew intervened in a recent episode that showed incidences of sexual misconduct

Two crew members on “Below Deck Down Under” were fired from the superyacht featured on the Bravo show due to sexual misconduct that forced the show’s production team and the boat’s captain to intervene.

Within several minutes of the show’s Aug. 7 episode, producers thwarted boatswain Luke Jones and second steward Laura Bileskalne after they entered other crew member’s bedrooms without their consent and attempted to make sexual advances on their shipmates.

“Our cabin is our safety zone,” the captain of the superyacht, Jason Chambers, told his crew. “That door is our boundary. That door is not to be opened unless it’s consensual.”

Though Chambers said the firings happened over a year ago, footage of the incidents aired for the first time this week, which has brought a lot of attention to the “Below Deck” show from fans who were alarmed by the incidents but impressed by the response of the production crew and other crew members on the boat.

What is ‘Below Deck Down Under?’

The show — which debuted in 2022 — is a spinoff of the reality program “Below Deck,” which has been around for more than a decade. This season focuses on the crew aboard the Northern Sun, a superyacht that hosts guests sailing through the Whitsunday Islands in Australia.

Like other “Below Deck” programs, the episodes show the high-stress and dramatic situations of the crew, who have to contend with wealthy charter guests and the politics on the boat itself. Romantic relationships frequently pop up on the show as the young and attractive crew members spend a lengthy amount of time together away from their family and friends.

The show’s latest episode featured two incidents that led to a pair of firings.

What happened during this episode?

The first incident began after third stew Margot Sisson told chief steward Aesha Scott that she didn’t want to be bothered after a night of drinking. “All I want is water and bed. No Luke,” she said, referencing Jones.

Soon Jones, who was naked at the time, was seen as he attempted to enter Sisson’s bed, despite her being unconscious and, as she recalled later in the episode, “blackout drunk.” Producers, who are not typically on the show, jumped into the scene and forced Jones out of the room despite his heavy protests, expletives and screams. He was then brought to his own quarters, where he locked himself inside.

After learning about what happened from Sisson, a tearful Scott reported the incident to the captain, who quickly kicked Jones off the ship and sent him to a hotel for the night.

“You don’t have the right to put someone unconscious into that position,” Scott told the camera in an interview after the incident. “I have had a drunken sexual-assault experience before, and I never wanted that to happen to anyone else. And she’s just such a sweet angel that the thought of anyone violating or being in her space, it just makes me feel sick.”

The following morning, Sisson, who did not recall details of what had occurred, expressed relief that nothing happened with Jones.

Chambers then called Jones back on board and promptly fired him.

“Last night there were boundaries crossed,” Chambers told Jones. “There was indecency, and you went into someone else’s cabin without consent. Unfortunately, I’ve got nothing else but to terminate your employment.”

Jones then apologized for the incident, “I’m sorry, and I’m just so disappointed in myself.”

What happened in the second incident?

Shortly after Jones was fired from the ship, Sisson discussed the incident with the second steward, Bileskalne. The second steward repeatedly said that she did not agree with Jones’s firing and expressed sympathy toward him.

“Aw, poor Luke,” Bileskalne told Sisson after hearing what happened. “If he comes naked in my cabin I’d be, like, ‘Hello! Yes!’”

After hearing about these insensitive comments, chief steward Scott told the captain that he might need to have a conversation with Bileskalne.

Scott also informed the captain that Bileskalne had separately made a number of unwanted sexual advances toward deckhand Adam Kodra.

Earlier in the Aug. 7 episode, the cameras showed Bileskalne’s attempt to sit on Kodra’s lap in a hot tub and Kodra evading her. Later on, she entered Kodra’s room without his consent and tried to give him a massage, pouring lotion across his back (this appeared to have happened around the same time that Jones entered Sisson’s room). The producers intervened, asking Bileskalne to leave Kodra’s room. She kissed Kodra on the back multiple times before exiting the cabin.

“I told her many times I just want to be friends, but she’s not getting the point across,” Kodra told the camera.

The next morning, Chambers called Bileskalne into his office to talk, where he expressed disappointment for her comments toward Sisson and advances toward Kodra.

“Adam feels uncomfortable with some moments out, and he’s tried to say no, and you have not listened to him and his boundaries to be set,” the captain told Bileskalne the following day.

Chambers said Bileskalne had disrespected him by joking with Sisson about the incident with Jones, despite his conversation with the crew about respecting each other.

“I’m trying to move forward as a team,” he said. “I’m trying to get that behind us, and you’ve brought it straight back up, so in that I’m going to terminate your employment today.”

What has Bravo said about the firings?

Representatives for Bravo and “Below Deck Down Under” declined to comment. Cast members were not made immediately available for interviews.

Has the ‘Below Deck Down Under’ cast responded?

Sisson posted a lengthy message on her Instagram story in which she thanked the producers for helping her throughout the night. She said she was grateful to Scott as well for “the way she recognized the vulnerability of the situation I was in and her courageous intervention.”

“There are unfortunately a lot of captains who would choose to sweep something like this under the rug,” she wrote of Chambers. “I am grateful that Jason is not one of them. Thank you for repeatedly making me feel safe and supported.”

Scott addressed the controversy after the episode aired, saying that everyone has “the right to go out and have fun and feel safe, and that is just the [expletive] end of it. There’s no questions or ifs or buts, that is the end of it. So please keep an eye on your friends and each other.”

Chambers also posted an Instagram video , where he thanked the production team “for breaking the fourth wall and stepping in, then re-forming and allowing Aesha to come to me in an authentic manner and us dealing with as we would as captain and crew.”

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Have Jones and Bileskalne made statements?

Bileskalne apologized in an Instagram post published on Aug. 8.

“My sincere apologies to Adam. I did not realize I made him feel uncomfortable, and no one should be put in that position,” she said.

Jones posted a statement on his Instagram, too, according to Entertainment Tonight.

“It doesn’t matter what they think about you because you don’t Care. Everything we Hear is an Opinion, Not a Fact,” he wrote in an Aug. 6 post. “Everything we see is a Perspective. Not the Truth. Take Ownership and move forward.”

This article previously said that Laura Bileskalne apologized in a statement to Entertainment Tonight. Her apology was posted on her Instagram account.

‘Below Deck’s Biggest Firings Over The Years: Luke Jones & More

'Below Deck' crew members have been fired for all sorts of reasons over the years. Here's a breakdown of the biggest firings that have happened in the franchise.

• Below Deck and its four spinoffs air on Bravo.
• Cast members have been fired from the shows for various reasons.
• Luke Jones  was fired from  Below Deck Med for inappropriate behavior.

Every season of Below Deck and its spinoffs is a wild ride, especially when crew members lose their jobs. Fans have witnessed some unforgettable firings happen over the years on Below Deck ,  Below Deck Med ,  Below Deck Sailing Yacht , Below Deck Down Under , and Below Deck Adventure . It was an iconic moment when Hannah Ferrier lost her job on  Below Deck Med  for sneaking Valium. And we’ll never forget when Luke Jones   was fired from Below Deck Down Under  for inappropriate behavior.

There’s never a dull moment with the Below Deck  crew. HollywoodLife  has rounded up all the biggest firings that have ever happened on the Below Deck  franchise below.

Adam Lukasiewicz

Adam Lukasiewicz  is the latest  Below Deck  star to be fired. He lost his job as Deckhand on the August 28 episode of  Below Deck Down Under  because of his inexperience. He accidentally released the anchor while the ship was still moving at full speed. Captain  Jason Chambers   fired Adam and told him, “I don’t think you have the experience for super yachts and that anchor being dropped underway is kind of where I draw the line. We’re gonna let you go and we’re gonna bring in a lead deckhand. I just need someone with a lot more experience.” Adam apologized for his mistake and shared an emotional goodbye with the other crew members.

Laura Bileskalne

Laura Bileskalne   was fired from  Below Deck Down Under  because of how she reacted to the incident with Luke. On the August 7 episode, she defended Luke after he nearly sexually assaulted Margot Sisson . Laura had also gone into  Adam  Kodra ‘s bed and tried massaging him without his consent. All of this resulted in Captain Jason firing Laura from her job as 2nd Stewardess.

Luke Jones’ firing from  Below Deck Down Under  made headlines in August 2023. He was cut from the show after he climbed into stewardess Margot Sisson‘s bed naked without her consent, which forced production to have to intervene. Captain Jason told Luke that “boundaries were crossed” and he fired him from The Northern Sun effective immediately.

Alissa Humber

Alissa Humber  was fired from  Below Deck  season 10 in February 2023 for “insubordination.”  Captain Sandy   let Alissa go as second stew after several incidents of drama. Alissa left the boat saying that she thought her firing was “so funny.”

Camille Lamb

Camille Lamb   was also fired from  Below Deck  season 10 for causing too much trouble. Most of the crew members complained that Camille wasn’t doing her job well so Captain Sandy fired her. Camille clashed with some of the crew and cried saying goodbye to deckhand Ben Willoughby  before she left.

Kyle Dickard

Kyle Dickard  was fired from  Below Deck Adventure  season 1 for fighting with Nathan Morley . Kyle, the ship’s deckhand, was warned about his behavior but he couldn’t help himself. He was allowed to resign so the incident didn’t go on his record.

Lexi Wilson

Lexi Wilson  got the boot from season 6 of  Below Deck Med . She got into too many fights with her crew members so Captain Sandy felt that her time as stewardess was up.

Raygan Tyler

Raygan Tyler  was the bosun on season 7 of  Below Deck Med . She got fired by Captain Sandy for her lack of experience. Raygan only lasted five episodes on the show.

Ryan McKeown

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Ryan McKeown  didn’t do a great job as chef on season 1 of  Below Deck Down Under . He was rude to the other crew members and was unwilling to change the food he was making. He flashed his butt at the cameras and Captain Jason after his firing.

Tom Pearson

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Tom Pearson  was the deckhand on season 3 of  Below Deck Sailing Yacht . He put everyone in danger when he neglected his job when the ship’s anchor dragged. His frequent gossiping and napping didn’t help his case, either, and he was fired by Captain Glenn Shephard .

Hannah Ferrier

Hannah Ferrier was the Chief Stew on the first five seasons of  Below Deck Med . She got fired after  Malia White   reported her for sneaking Valium and a vape pen on the ship. Hannah claimed the Valium was for her anxiety, but Captain Sandy still fired her.

Peter Hunziker

Deckhand Peter Hunziker got fired from  Below Deck Med after season 5 started airing for racist social media posts . “Peter Hunziker of  Below Deck Mediterranean has been terminated for his racist post,” Bravo said in a statement in the summer of 2020. “Bravo and 51 Minds are editing the show to minimize his appearance for subsequent episodes.” Peter apologized for his racist posts five weeks after his firing.

Mila Kolomeitseva

Chef Mila Kolomeitseva  couldn’t keep her job on season 4 of  Below Deck Med . She made too many mistakes in the kitchen and Captain Sandy fired her. Mila cried to the cameras over her departure.

Leon Walker

Leon Walker  was the first  Below Deck  star to ever be fired. The chef accidentally started a fire on season 3 and blamed it on Kate Chastain . However, Captain Lee figured out the truth and let Leon go.

Gary King answers Below Deck Sailing Yacht questions amid Season 5 delay

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Gary King has been answering fan questions as we all wait for news on Season 5 of the hit yachting show.

It’s been over a year since Season 5 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht was filmed.

While waiting for more Below Deck Sailing Yacht news, Gary took to Instagram to answer some questions.

Several of those questions had to do with him returning for another season.

“Aww thanks :) I will if they ask me back,” he wrote in one slide, which was a picture of him doing a confessional on the show.

Another reply from Gary stated, “It’s not up to me :) but if they back I’d for sure do it for sure.”

The reality TV star also let a fan know to tell the powers that be on the show they want him back.

Other questions from Gary’s Instagram Q&A session had to do with some of his cast members from Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Gary was asked if he still keeps in touch with Chief Marcos Spaziani, to which Gary replied he just saw him in Los Angeles recently. Marcos was also given props from Gary, who claimed he couldn’t pick a favorite chef’s dish because anything from Marcos was the bomb.

When asked about his favorite season to film, Gary replied, “Goona say season 3 due to the giggle club.”

One fan wanted to know if Gary still keeps in touch with Captain Glenn Shephard. Gary said he had just spoken to the captain for about an hour the day before.

Gary’s friendship with Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher was another hot topic. They do still keep in touch and even reunited just a couple of weeks ago.

In a fun fact kind of way, Gary shared a behind-the-scenes picture from filming.

What’s happening with Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5?

Below Deck Sailing Yacht has already been delayed for months. In the past, the sailing show aired in the summer. However, Below Deck Med slipped into that spot this year with Season 9 currently airing.

Bravo did tease that Season 5 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht would hit Bravo airwaves this fall. The network continues to have promos for all the Real Housewives shows returning this fall but not Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Only three episodes remain in Below Deck Med Season 9, and no trailer for Below Deck Sailing Yacht has been released yet.

All of this has fans worried Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 will be shelved and the show canceled as no leaked photos from Season 6 have surfaced either. The latter is a big deal since by this time of year we should have seen something from filming.

Keep checking back with Monsters and Critics for more details on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, which we hope to have soon.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is currently on hiatus on Bravo. Seasons 1-4 are streaming on Peacock.

No one wants this drunk on TV! @BravoTV let him continuously get drunk and sexually harass women! He even tried to get one of the girls on Project Runway drunk so he could take advantage of her! He’s a predator & he does not belong on TV reaping all the benefits & getting paid to drink free booze and sexual attack women! He’s a menace!

10 Below Deck Chefs Who Were The Villains Of Their Season

Below Deck chefs can go from heroes to villains incredibly quickly. The reality yachting series spotlights the lives of the crews working on superyachts. At the helm of each team is the captain, tasked with running a smooth operation on a superyacht. Franchise favorites include Captain Lee Rosbach and Captain Jason Chambers. The Chief Stew and Bosun lead the interior and exterior departments and are the direct line of contact for the stews and deckhands. If the captain, Chief Stew, and Bosun work in harmony, the charter seasons typically succeed, but not without the chef.

As one of the most important jobs on the superyacht, guests typically base their tips on the success of the culinary experts. It’s a pressure-filled job, and some crew members haven’t been able to withstand the stressors of the role. Throughout the history of the show, there have been plenty of incredible chefs featured, but there are also been many lackluster chefs who leave their seasons feeling bland. Chef Anthony Iracane recently debuted on Below Deck season 11 to great reception, though he couldn’t handle the pressure and was fired. Chefs can be the most beloved crew members, but they can also be the villains.

Chef Ben Robinson

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Ben Robinson is one of the most memorable Below Deck personalities. He served as chef on numerous series, including the first season of the mainstay show and the first spin-off, Below Deck Mediterranean . There’s no doubting Chef Ben’s culinary expertise, though he had a few villainous moments across his multiple stints with the franchise . He had an attitude that rubbed people wrong at times. Chef Ben had an ego that came out in his confessional interviews and felt exacerbated by the cameras. Nonetheless, he’s regarded as the best chef and one of the most entertaining personalities to appear in the series.

Chef Mila Kolomeitseva

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Chef Mila Kolomeitseva was likely a producer plant to cause chaos on Below Deck Med . She made franchise history as the first female chef to appear on the show but quickly became famous for her terrible performance in the galley. Chef Mila made balent mistakes with her dishes and often shocked Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier with her lack of ability. She notoriously tried to make pancakes with boxed mix, licked steaks on camera, and made a terrible plate of nachos for guests. Captain Sandy Yawn made the right decision to fire her, though her casting in the first place is an anomaly for viewers.

Chef Mathew Shea

Below deck mediterranean season 6.

Chef Matthew Shea was quite the personality on Below Deck Med season 6. He did not get along swimmingly with his co-workers in the slightest. However, Chef Matthew seemingly clashed with Captain Sandy the most. She admitted the chef would have been fired if they hadn’t filmed during COVID-19, and she could have found a justifiable replacement for him. At the reunion, Captain Sandy said she was flabbergasted watching his behavior during the season, and Chef Matthew said she was “ one of the worst captains ” he’d worked with.

Chef Nick Tatlock

Below deck season 11.

Chef Nick Tatlock stepped in as Anthony's replacement in Below Deck season 11 . He had big shoes to fill as the crew grew close to Chef Anthony during the beginning of the charter season. However, once he stepped foot on the St. David, he didn’t mesh well with the rest of the cast. Nick ostracized himself when making weird comments toward Stew Paris Field about her weight. When the stew admitted she loved mayonnaise, he warned her not to consume too much as a warning of her weight. Outside his beef with Paris, he didn't get along great with Chief Stew Fraser Olender, and it’s never good for the chef and Chief Stew to be at odds.

Chef Kevin Dobson

Below deck season 7.

Chef Kevin Dobson would likely say Kate Chastain was the villain of Below Deck season 7, but that’s not the case. The chef and Chief Stew had issues with each other during their time working alongside one another. Instead of taking accountability for his mistakes, Chef Kevin blamed his faults on Kate. He was obsessed with calling out her wrongdoings, and his focus on Kate eventually led to his dismissal. Chef Kevin notoriously forgot to prepare dinner for Captain Lee when he joined the guests for dinner one night . It was a wild moment at the time, but looking back, it’s unfortunate yet comical that he was too busy worrying about the Chief Stew to cook dinner for the captain.

Chef Rachel Hargrove

Below deck seasons 8-10.

Rachel Hargrove was an unhinged fan-favorite Below Deck chef . She’s regarded as one of the best chefs of the franchise, but she’s had some unshining moments throughout her three seasons. During season 8, Eddie Lucas called out her behavior when drinking. This started a feud between the yachties that tainted the charter season. When Chef Rachel got stressed after reading a guest’s preference sheet, she stormed off the boat . Despite the mishap, she realized she was in the wrong, and Captain Lee Rosbach gave her her job back. Chef Rachel became adored by viewers for her unique personality and hilarious confessional moments.

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She returned for three consecutive seasons in a row. During each of her Below Deck appearances, Rachel created memorable reality TV moments while serving guests impeccable food. Bravo hasn't found a chef that compares to Rachel, though they have tried. Chef Rachel should return to Below Deck , but her discourse with the show’s production ahead of season 10’s premiere is likely preventing that. Once she revealed private text messages between herself and a producer after tweeting negatively about Southern Charm star Austen Kroll, her fate with the franchise was sealed.

Chef Tom Checketts

Tom Checketts stepped into Below Deck Med season 5 as Chef Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran’s replacement. At the time, he was dating Bosun Malia White, and it appeared they brought him to highlight their relationship for the show. However, it was apparent that Chef Tom wasn’t prepared for the work ahead of him, and he took out his frustrations on the women of the crew. Tom was erratic, unorganized, and rude to his co-workers, though he finished the charter season without being fired.

Chef Adam Glick

Below deck sailing yacht season 1 & below deck mediterranean seasons 2 & 3.

Chef Adam Glick has appeared in several seasons of the Below Deck franchise, though his most infamous moment occurred during Below Deck Med season 2. When the guests asked for no onion in their food, Adam completely disregarded their preferences on numerous occasions . When Hannah asked him to not include onions in his dishes, he rebelled and did so out of spite for the Chief Stew. Chef Adam even lied to Captain Sandy and told him he wasn’t cooking with the ingredient while he certainly was.

Chef Leon Walker

Below deck season 3.

Leon Walker was praised for his work on Below Deck season 3, but his terrible attitude dragged down his performance on the show. He clashed with Chief Stew Kate often, consistently turning down her support. At times, Chef Leon refused to prepare dishes that were requested of him. However, his breaking point in the franchise was when he started a fire in the galley due to uncleanliness . If Chef Leon was open to criticism, the mistake could have been prevented. Nonetheless, he was fired from his position as chef and hasn’t returned to the show since.

Chef Ryan McKeown

Below deck down under season 1.

Chef Ryan McKeown was the undisputed villain of Below Deck Down Under season 1. Right off the bat, it was clear he would be a difficult crew member to work with. When Aesha attempted to get to know him, he shut her down and complained about the Chief Stew’s involvement in the galley. Chef Ryan was rude to her and the rest of the cast for no reason. His attitude worsened when he was drinking out with the crew. On one occasion, he threatened to fight a man who was making comments about women.

While it was admirable that he stood up for his crew, he shouldn’t have threatened physical violence. Chef Ryan didn’t get along with Aesha in the slightest. He complained about her behind her back with stew Magda Ziomek. When Chef Ryan’s food was critiqued by the guests, he didn’t care in the slightest. Captain Jason encouraged him to improve his work, and the chef argued that he didn’t have to please the captain. After a verbal argument between the captain and chef, plus a lackluster dinner that left the guests disappointed, Chef Ryan was finally fired at the end of season 1.

Oftentimes, the chefs on Below Deck exhibit villainous behavior. Their jobs can be difficult as preparing all the food for guests with specific preferences is quite the chore. The pressure on the chefs sometimes gets to their heads, and they can turn into the villains of the franchise.

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Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client's needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.

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Below deck sailing yacht star finally reveals if storylines are fake amid producer plant accusations.

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Amid producer plant accusations, Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Gary King revealed whether the storylines on the show are all fake. A long-time crew member of the franchise, Gary King joined Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2 as First Officer. Although he has worked well with others during his long duration on the show, Gary's conduct has been questioned over the past year-and-a-half. Perceived as a womanizer for how he treated his female crewmates, Gary found himself in trouble on and off Below Deck .

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Gary King revealed the authenticity of the show's storylines.

In a post on Gary ’s Instagram Stories, he allowed viewers to ask him questions regarding Below Deck . One question asked if the producers influenced the drama at all. Gary jokingly replied, “Yeah they asked us to crash the boat…jokes, they have nothing to do with the drama that goes on. It’s an unscripted show.”

Although some of the storylines were far-fetched, Gary confirmed that the drama was real . This somewhat debunked speculation that producers had been interfering in the drama on Below Deck , and he confirmed that they just let it all play out.

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Gary will bring in viewers for sailing yacht season 5.

Gary opened his Instagram up for more questions, and some fans wanted to know about the guests that chartered the yacht. One fan wanted to know if producers told the guests to act crazy or if they were just crazy. In his reply, Gary stated, “Nope they’re all just crazy.” After the sexual misconduct claims levied against Gary after Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4, he continued to be very vocal about Below Deck and his time on the show. However, he denied the sexual misconduct allegations against him, which could hinder viewership for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 .

Even though many fans made it clear they would not tune in for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5, it seemed as though some fans didn’t get the memo. Gary has maintained high interaction with fans of the franchise through his Instagram , with many interested in what’s coming next in the series. Although Gary’s allegations and lack of accountability was a huge turn-off, it’s clear that the scandal attracted new attention and interest, which is making Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 highly anticipated before its premiere.

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As many fans of reality TV shows know, even unscripted drama can be manipulated by producers. Although Gary has cleared up the rumors of producer interference allegations by stating that the drama and storylines are all real, it will be interesting to see how they handle the allegations lodged against him during this upcoming season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht . It will be interesting to see if producers manipulate or avoid certain topics. Either way, Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is going to be an interesting watch off of Gary’s appearance alone.

Sources: Gary King /Instagram, Bravo /YouTube

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht is a spin-off of the Below Deck reality television series. Premiering on Bravo, the show follows the life of a Yacht crew as they attempt to navigate a busy Charter season in which many customers make use of a 177-foot sailing yacht. Over the first three seasons, the yacht has been to Greece, Croatia, and Spain.