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‘Below Deck’ Charter Guests Break Silence On Low Tip Controversy

The charter guests of Below Deck Sailing Yacht are speaking out about that low tip. In the Monday, March 14, episode, the notorious charter guests only tipped $6,500, which is the lowest in the show’s history. The charter guests are already making history for all the wrong reasons. Fans called them the worst charter guests in Below Deck history.

Erica Rose returned with her mom, Cindi Rae Rose, and her husband, Charles Sanders. Chief stew Daisy Kelliher was not excited about her returning, and the two have been in a war of words ever since. In fact, the charter guests haven’t stopped talking about their time on the yacht.

Erica Rose explains the reason for the low tip

Erica made an appearance on the Another Below Deck podcast . She explained that her fellow guests refused to contribute to their tip. The group knew they were responsible for the tip. While they were aware of the rules, they didn’t want to tip the hard-working crew members.

“The whole group is responsible for tipping. We had to pick up the slack for everyone else because no one else tipped.”

As Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans know, the crew busted their behinds to make the charter guests happy. In a previous episode, Erica’s husband Charles received backlash for calling the food “disgusting” and that he had better at a “ballpark.” He claims that producers told him to call out Chef Marco Spaziani’s food.

The couple said that all of the guests had to contribute to the tip. If that were the case, that would’ve brought the tip to $25,000. She claims they had a serious conversation about the tip before leaving the boat. Yet, her former friends have a different story as well as the proof.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 crew got the worst tip in history

Both Erica and Charles got called out for their lies. Per Monsters & Critics , fellow charter guests Rhett and Janelle Flatt said they have proof of a conversation she had with Erica. Janelle took to her Instagram account to share screenshots of their text message exchange. She claims that Erica lied about the tip.

In the text message exchange, Janelle asked Erica how much they should tip the crew. Erica responded, “Our price includes tip! We can bring cash and tip extra if we want. I over tipped last time. I think prices is ($) 5000/ per person including tip!! Not per couple. [SIC].”

Erica also seemingly wrote, “So it’s like ($) 3,000 per person, the $900 required tip and then ($)1,100 airfare is how it comes out to $5,000.”

Rhett became the hero of the show when he called out Charles for slamming the food. In another scene at their beach lunch, Charles called Janelle a “b***,” Rhett approached him and threatened to punch him out. Many Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans praised him for it. Janelle had more to say on Instagram and said they were never friends of Erica and Charles.

Janelle is a hairstylist and Erica was one of her clients. Erica invited her to the yacht trip, and of course, she wanted to go. But the moment they left the yacht, she fired Erica. The two are no longer speaking.

What are your thoughts on the tip? Do you agree that it’s the worst in the show’s history? Sound off below in the comment section. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, on Bravo.

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Haha, sure. You understand that no one believes your made up story.

Not just the worst guests, Charles, Erica, and Cindi are horrible humans. However, producers do pull people aside and give directions for story line. Charles may be telling the truth about that one thing, especially since he praised the dinner at first. Best dinner he ever had, apparently. I wish producers would stop. It doesn’t have to be drama all the time!!!

The most classless was LaQuisah from episode 13 season 10. She requested gold steak. She was a pain in the a– 7 a HUGE glutton. You can tell that she eats at Popeyes, and Red Lobster, and would take all the shrimp even if she didn’t eat it.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans sound off on ‘Karen’ charter guests

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 has only just begun, but fans are already feeling it.

Aside from fan favorites Captain Glenn Shephard, Daisy Kelliher , and Colin MacRae being back in action, the charter guests did not disappoint.

However, these ladies give a whole new meaning to the word messy.

Daisy and stews Lucy Edmunds and Mads Herrera continuously picked up their cabins, including someone leaving blood-stained sheets.

That is why Below Deck Sailing Yacht viewers have an issue with two of the guests, who had a couple of women named Karen in the group, literally complained about the trip.

Twitter was buzzing last night as Episode 2 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 played out.

It was the final episode of the charter, resulting in two of the women crying to Captain Glenn over “no towels” and “no toilet paper.”

One user picked a meme of Rachel from Friends to weigh in on the moment.

I know the trip was very disappointing, but is this lady really crying because missing toilet paper was the last straw?? #BelowDeckSailing pic.twitter.com/2p41eE1Oy8 — Erin Savage (@ErinSavage3722) April 18, 2023

A different Twitter user questioned why her complaining brought her to tears.

Why is this lady crying? #BelowDeckSailing #BelowDeckSailingYacht pic.twitter.com/k6ij0DssK3 — Channing (@JustChanning) April 18, 2023

There was even a Tweet that simply wrote, “That Karen on #BelowDeckSailingYacht #belowdecksailing.”

That Karen on #BelowDeckSailingYacht #belowdecksailing pic.twitter.com/vgrKeA9R1A — Vanderpumpies (@Vanderpumpies) April 18, 2023

Several Below Deck Sailing Yacht viewers reacted to the guest declaring it was the “worst trip of my life.”

Holy hell. Really crying Karen, the worse trip of your life?! #belowdecksailing pic.twitter.com/XOg6lfM8Dr — Karen Brown (@kbrulz1) April 18, 2023

Another user believes it was a stretch to refer to the trip in that manner.

Worst trip of your life? I think that’s a stretch… #BelowDeckSailing pic.twitter.com/wSefZ2lLSW — Desiree (@dezireme2) April 18, 2023

It wasn’t all about the Karen’s complaining that had Twitter on fire after the show, either.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht viewers call out gross guests

The social media platform was on fire with comments about the beyond-disgusting cabins that Daisy, Mads, and Lucy had to clean.

Yes, it is their job, but still, Twitter had a lot to say on the topic.

#BelowDeckSailingYacht #BelowDeckSailing pic.twitter.com/VDeJTQt1m8 — Channing (@JustChanning) April 18, 2023

Disgusting seemed to be the consciousness on Twitter of the state of the cabins on Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

That room looked disgusting, #BelowDeckSailing pic.twitter.com/YRdaTcemiB — Desiree (@dezireme2) April 18, 2023

One Twitter user made a reference to the cult classic film Carrie, stating, “They had two cleanings a day happening in that room looking like Carrie was sleeping there.

They had two cleanings a day happening in that room looking like Carrie was sleeping there. #BelowDeckSailing pic.twitter.com/QY7OoRUE8h — Kristina (@KLynnRN) April 18, 2023

Despite the complaints to Captain Glenn and the vile cabins, not all of the charter guests were awful. A generous tip was left, and it was all because the rest of the group made up for the two complainers.

That did not go unnoticed by Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans, either.

The other ladies were embarrassed and stepped up. #belowdecksailing pic.twitter.com/oQ9U06N6WM — Karen Brown (@kbrulz1) April 18, 2023

The first charter o f Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 brought some drama. If it’s any indication of the rest of the season, viewers are in for one wild ride.

Gary King is back next week after his battle with COVID-19, which will undoubtedly change up the entire dynamic.

What did you think of the charter guests?

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. Seasons 1-3 are streaming on Peacock.

We’re these the charter host or were they guest. If they were guests they had no right to go to the captain with their complaint. That was the host place. And she should have been told about the guest cabin conditions

The women complaining were ridiculous. Time for them to lay off the booze. I highly doubt they didnt have tp or towels.

Those two were just trying to get attention! They were pigs! Do they leave there house looking like their rooms?

All a big “show” for TV. What is “reality TV” without created drama?

They were disgusting.. who bleeds all over and leaves it for someone else to clean?! That includes the carpet.. Made me gag. Do people get embarrassed anymore? Ughh!! Poor stews.

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S4.E1 ∙ ParsiFAIL

S4.E2 ∙ Worst Vacation Ever

S4.E3 ∙ The King Is Back

S4.E4 ∙ Lazy Daisy

S4.E5 ∙ Hate Me Tender

S4.E6 ∙ Clash & Burn

S4.E7 ∙ Smoke on the Water

S4.E8 ∙ Cheers to Boobies

S4.E9 ∙ Love Boat

S4.E10 ∙ Loose Lips Sink Friendships

S4.E11 ∙ Burnt Hands and Broken Hearts

S4.E12 ∙ Let Them Eat Cake

S4.E13 ∙ T-Bone with Stakes

S4.E14 ∙ Hurricane Bonnie

S4.E15 ∙ She Loves Me Not

S4.E16 ∙ Boat Load of Throuples

S4.E17 ∙ Man Buns It Has Been Fun

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4: next episode, cast, trailer and what we know about the Bravo series

Captain Glenn and the crew of the Parsifal III set sail again.

Captain Glenn and the crew of the Parsifal III are back for another season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht . This time the yacht is setting sail in lovely Sardinia, Italy, and even though it's a beautiful location, don't expect calm seas. This season, anything can happen. 

As the original Below Deck franchise wraps up its tenth season, Below Deck Sailing Yacht cruises into season 4 with the promise of picturesque landscapes and thrilling adventures, but the trailer hints at some trouble on board, and not just with the crew. Although, it looks like the Parsifal III has some challenges this season that puts Captain Glenn and the crew through their paces. 

Here's everything we know about Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. 

Next episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 

Part two of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season four reunion   airs Tuesday, July 18, at 8 pm ET/PT on Bravo. Catch the uncensored and extended Below Deck Sailing Yacht reunion part two next day on Peacock.

We don't have a premiere date for the UK, but expect to see new episodes on Hayu once they're available. 

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode guide

Keep track of all the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episodes here:

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 1: "ParsiFAIL" "Back on board Parsifal III in Sardinia, Italy, Capt. Glenn is poised for his smoothest sail yet -- until he isn't; Daisy comes back ready to prove she knows what she's doing as a chief stew; chief engineer Colin is determined to avoid a boat romance."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 2: "Worst Vacation Ever" "Capt. Glenn is hopeful Colin's plan to fix the engine works; chef Ileisha has problems at dinner; the guests blame Daisy for the lack of service."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 3: "The King is Back" "Capt. Glenn finally wakes up to some good news; the entire crew is invited to join the guests for dinner, and chef Ileisha must change her menu in the last minute."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 4: "Lazy Daisy" "Capt. Glenn remains committed to improving the guest experience by insisting a stew go on all excursions. Daisy is frustrated after learning she’s a stew down while the deck team goofed off on the eFoils. Chef Ileisha’s perfectionism is thrown off when she faces her greatest fear in the galley and enlists Colin’s help. Gary claims his territory as First Mate both with the ladies and on deck as he sets his eyes on Mads knowing his deckhands are interested in the same girl."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 5: "Hate Me Tender" "Daisy is overwhelmed with the high-maintenance guests and struggles to ask for help, so a request from Gary sends her over the edge; when a guest injury occurs on the water toys, Capt. Glenn goes into high alert."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 6: "Clash & Burn" "In an effort to turn the charter around, Capt. Glenn takes the guests on an epic sail. Lucy makes a grave mistake to a charter guest’s garment. After Chef Ileisha continues to leave the guests waiting too long between courses, Capt. Glenn gives her honest feedback in the tip meeting that pushes Daisy's defensive buttons. Colin defends Capt. Glenn’s comments as feedback and not critique, which only heightens Daisy’s frustrations."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 7: "Smoke on the Water" "Another engine issue emerges, forcing Capt. Glenn to modify the plan and keep the returning guests entertained. With all the uncertainty going on in the engine room, Capt. Glenn takes control and points out the crews’ mistakes. Daisy and Colin make up after their fight as their relationship grows stronger. Daisy confronts Gary about Mads and claims he’s playing his usual games. Tired of the drama, Chase plans a night of drunk Twister and hosts a surprising yoga session. "

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 8: "Cheers to Boobies" "After Chase confides in Gary about Alex’s lackluster work ethic, Chase’s trust is broken when Gary tells Alex about their conversation. The crew pull off talent show #2 for the returning guests and surprise themselves with their interesting skills. Chase has a little too much to drink, and he upsets some of the crew, pushing Lucy to lose it and her chair at dinner. Daisy and Colin get closer than ever as they share an unexpected kiss."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 9: "Love Boat" "Glenn dresses up for the guests' theme night; he hopes his participation helps correct a jewelry theft hiccup and is on top of his crew to make sure the women have the best trip of their lives."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 10: "Loose Lips Sink Friendships" "The crew has the day off, and even Capt. Glenn recharges by enjoying Parsifal III all to himself and riding the eFoil; Colin saves the day clearing the clogged toilets, but he gets jammed up when his honest opinion strikes a chord."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 11: "Let Them Eat Cake" "Capt. Glenn notices the standards are slipping on Parsifal lll as the crew is exhausted with the mid-season blues. Distraught that Colin and Gary aren’t speaking, Daisy takes initiative and forces them to hash out their problems. Gary’s confusing behavior has Mads confessing her feelings to Alex. Colin tries to forgive Daisy’s discretions, but she adds insult to injury after she drunkenly confuses him for Gary. On charter, after anchoring in their first destination, Parsifal lll nearly drags into a neighboring boat."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 12: "T-Bone with Stakes" "Capt. Glenn notices the crew is slipping on service when a guest is injured, and interior doesn’t hear the walkie call forcing Capt. Glenn to up the guest maintenance standards onboard. After Alex and Mads confess their feelings from the start, Mads is torn between Alex and Gary. Shaken after a close T-Bone with a nearby boat, Gary is confused when his advances to Mads aren’t being reciprocated."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 13: "Hurricane Bonnie" "Captain Glenn reprimands the crew as recent slip-ups are directly affecting communication and morale; Daisy breaks down when she's proven wrong about the walkies not working; Chef Ileisha is determined to prove she can complete a 10-course dinner."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 14: "Boat Load of Throuples" "Capt. Glenn threatens to kick one of the 'throuple' charter guests off Parsifal during a drunken guest fight. Mads receives a wake-up call that prompts her to dismiss Gary’s apology attempt and more seriously consider Alex leaving Gary with a stomach full of regret. Unhappy with Gary, Alex and Colin decide to follow their hearts instead."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 episode 15: "Man Buns Has it Been Fun": "Proud of his team’s accomplishments during the final sail, Capt. Glenn believes his tough love made them all stronger. The crew celebrates their final night out and Daisy and Colin try to soak up every moment of it. Following tearless goodbyes, Capt. Glenn and Gary stay onboard Parsifal to pick up another charter season."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 cast

Captain Glenn Shepherd returns to helm the Parsifal III. This is his fourth season on the series, but he's no stranger to the ship. He's been helming the Parsifal III for over a decade. 

Captain Glenn will be joined once again by Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher, first mate Gary King and engineer Colin MacRae. 

New to the series are chef Ileisha Dell, stews Lucy Edmunds and Mads Herrera and deckhands Chase Lemacks and Alex Propson. 

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 plot

Bravo offered this synopsis of Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 and it gives you a good sense of what's coming in the new season: 

"Capt. Glenn and his comeback team Daisy Kelliher, Gary King and Colin MacRae resume their responsibilities aboard Parsifal III, along with new, dynamic crew members, as they set sail in Sardinia, Italy. Capt. Glenn realizes that his laid-back leadership style has allowed his crew to become too comfortable and starts taking charge of quality control in the interior department, much to Daisy's dismay. 

"In the galley, Chef Ileisha’s cooking impresses the guests, but her indecisiveness and co-dependency lead to time-management issues between courses, which causes her to self-destruct. On deck, strong personalities collide, and a power struggle results in a near mutiny, as Gary clashes with his new overconfident deckhand, Chase. 

"Two overlapping love triangles further complicate the dynamics on-board, and a shocking hookup puts Colin, Daisy and Gary’s friendship in jeopardy. With a near collision, fire, crew rebellion, gruesome guest injury and two different potentially season-ending engine failures, this is the most captivating and unpredictable season yet of Below Deck Sailing Yacht ."

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 trailer

There are some rough seas coming up in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. Here's a look at what you can expect:

Get ready to sail into a new season of #BelowDeckSailing on April 10th! ⛵ Here's everything you need to know: https://t.co/rctXBOFI3a pic.twitter.com/nqMaFasQ5f March 15, 2023

How to watch Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4

Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 premieres April 10 on Bravo, with new episodes airing the next day on Peacock . 

If you have cut the cord to traditional cable/satellite television, Bravo is available on live TV streaming services such as Fubo TV , Hulu with Live TV , Sling TV and YouTube TV . 

UK fans can tune into previous seasons of the franchise on Hayu , and once we have a release date for season 4 in the UK we’ll add it here.

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'Worst trip': 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 4 guests complain as shipwreck leaves them bleeding

SARDINIA, ITALY: The new season of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' is going to be a roller coaster ride. This time around, not only will crew feuds and love triangles fill up the storyline but there will also be a shipwreck that tosses up the crew members as well as the primary guests . This is surely going to leave a lot of people shaken. 

The trailer of Bravo 's 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 4 starts with Captain Glenn Shepherd praising Parsifal III. He says, "I've been with Parsifal for 13 years." He then explains, "She had a lot of problems, but she's never let me down." As soon as he said this, the trailer showed several clips of problems that are about to be faced by the crew members. Keep reading to know everything.

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Shipwreck to leave primary guests crying

The entire boat is about to turn upside down in the upcoming new season. Well, not literally, and no major damage happens, it seems, but there will certainly be a lot of loss. The trailer shows that Parsifal III will tilt towards the ocean either because of the high waves or some other trouble. As soon as it happens, crew members start falling and sliding from one place to another. Moreover, the chef in the kitchen is seen holding food as utensils keep falling. One of the crew members says about the boat, "It's healing, and we are about to start leaning." Then falls the trash can and everything else on the boat. One of the primary guests says, "Who needs a roller coaster?" as one side of the boat tilts completely toward the ocean.

Further in the trailer, we see Colin, the engineer of the boat, reporting an issue to Captan Glenn. He says, "The main is not starting." Captain Glenn then informs the primary guests, "I don't think we're gonna be able to get off the dock today." Listening to this, one of the primary guests cries as she says, "This honestly is the worst trip of my life." 

Will guests be left unhappy?

It seems so. In the trailer, we see one of the guests bleeding, hinting that there is going to be some whirlwind that will leave the primary guests severely injured. One of the guests in the trailer is seen being injured on the head. As blood oozes out from his head, the guest tries to wash it using the hand shower. One of the crew members shouts from the background, "You're bleeding." Daisy Kelliher is seen crying in the trailer as she says, "The guests are unhappy. It's my fault. I can't win." She is further seen crying on the deck. Furthermore, in the trailer, we see smoke coming out from the engine of Parsifal III. It appears age might have caught up with her, which means the new season will spell trouble.

Let us wait and see whether the crew members can handle the pressure. 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 4 releases on April 10 at 8/9c on Bravo.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4, Episode 14 Recap: Feels Like Dead Butterflies

Last week on Below Deck Sailing Yacht , Parsifal III guest Tim walked into a sliding glass door and was bleeding from his forehead. He had to wait over 15 minutes to get any ice for his injury since two-thirds of the service crew were having a chat in the galley and not listening to their radios. Captain Glenn Shephard was not amused. Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher just gave him a 50-yard stare.

In her defense, Daisy (very defensively) told the captain that you can’t always hear the radios down in the laundry or in the guest area. But you weren’t in either of those places, Daisy. You were sitting on a chair in the galley talking to your friends and ignoring the guests for 17 minutes.

Even deckhand Chase Lemacks saw through Daisy’s blatant excuse for poor service. “It’s not the range [of the radios], it’s not the boat,” he commented. “You f*cked up. Just f*cking own it.” Is everybody Lisa Rinna now?

Promising to look into the radio issue later in the day, Glenn announced the tip total for Charter Seven was $20,000 US dollars.

Following the tip meeting, Glenn and First Mate Gary King tested the radios in various parts of the boat and had no problem communicating, to the delight of the deck crew.

“They’re really taking the piss now,” Chief Engineer Colin MacRae laughed. The guys got a big chuckle out of pretending to radio each other from various far-flung locations and being able to read each other “loud and clear.”

Daisy huffed off to her cabin, declaring she was “over it.” Just admit you f*cked up, Daisy.

Daisy’s sister Bonnie arrives for the crew night off

Until she pulled up in her taxi, Daisy hadn’t seen her sister Bonnie for three years, mostly due to Covid. And OMG, she sounds just like Daisy!

Bonnie followed her sister’s steps into yachting and is a yacht chef in South Africa. But Daisy said she’s never worked with her sibling and never plans to do so. “We would kill each other!”

Daisy wasted no time filling Bonnie in on current events, including her love triangle with Colin and Gary. While Daisy went to get ready for their night out, Bonnie introduced herself to the rest of the crew.

Chase just can’t seem to get lucky

At dinner, Daisy, Bonnie, Gary and Chef Ileisha Dell went out for a smoke break. Bonnie commented that if Daisy and Gary were on a desert island, they would probably be together. She thinks they’re more suited to each other as a couple than Colin and Daisy.

For some unknown reason, Ileisha went back to the table and told Colin that there was “a lot going on out there.” Why would you do that, Ileisha? Are you not getting enough camera time, so you need to stir up trouble?

“Having Daisy’s sister telling me that [Daisy and Colin] are not suited for each other,” Gary interviewed, “and we are, hurts. I’m not accepting that I’ve lost my chance. That f*cking hurts. Feels like dead butterflies.”

Even though Chase had high hopes of making out with Bonnie, in the van on the way back to the boat, Bonnie and a very drunk (as usual) deckhand Alex Propson shared a kiss. Don’t get your expectations up there, Bonnie. He’s probably already blacked out.

“Poor Chase, he’s always so close,” Junior Stew Lucy Edmunds interviewed. “But the satisfaction of watching a man gettin’ pied so hard. Chef’s kiss! Mwah!” she said, kissing her fingers. I had to Google “getting pied.” It means “being ignored or dumped by your bae.”

Another drunken night off

Back at the boat, Ileisha gave Chase a hug of consolation, even though she has a boyfriend. She felt bad for him that he’s such a nice guy, but he never gets the girl.

Even Gary got in on the action, telling Chase, “You’re the second-best deckhand I’ve ever had in my life.” But then he added, “I just wish your personality complimented your work ethic.” He got a good laugh with that.

In the hallway, Gary pushed up against Daisy and then accused her of trying to kiss him. But a few minutes later, he was making out with the other Junior Stew Madison “Mads” Herrera next to the hot tub. Bonnie was right. Gary likes Daisy, but even if they got together, he’d soon be distracted by someone else. Gary just wants to kiss all the girls!

So Daisy settled Bonnie in the master cabin, while she and Colin took the guest cabin right next door. And Gary and Mads took the other guest cabin across the hall. The sound effects told us more than we needed to know.

Hurricane Bonnie says goodbye

The next morning, Bonnie woke up all alone in the master and went in search of her sister. “Who’s in here?” she asked herself, as she opened the door to the cabin where Daisy and Colin were engaging in a bout of morning sex. Should’ve locked that door, Daisy!

“I need love, too,” Bonnie moaned, crawling into bed with her sister and her boyfriend. As she squeezed her way into their twin bunk, Colin reached an arm around Daisy and patted Bonnie on the back good-naturedly. “Thank you, Colin,” she told him. “You have the right idea.”

As Daisy hugged her sister goodbye, she told her, “See you again in three years. I’m traumatized.”

“What do you mean?” Bonnie asked. “ I’m traumatized!”

“Colin, look after her,” Bonnie told the engineer. “And don’t you dare fight. You guys are way better than that!”

“Bonnie was definitely a hurricane [that blew] through the Parsifal III crew,” Daisy commented. “And she was pretty spot on with her analysis of Gary. But my relationship with Colin is very different. He’s direct. He knows what he likes … and his calm nature is very attractive.”

Not just another preference sheet meeting

As Bonnie’s taxi drove away, Glenn called Daisy, Ileisha and Gary to the crew mess to prepare for the next charter. The next charter consisted of primary guest Bryan, his companion Robb, Madison and married couple Craig and Wick. So all guys then. This could be fun. Except that Bryan’s charter requests were three pages long!

“I don’t expect the chef to be as versed in international cuisine as I am,” wrote Bryan. “So I ask that they not attempt to provide me any dishes from outside their wheelhouse.” That sounds like a definite challenge. Ileisha’s shown herself to be very proficient in international cuisine on past charters.

“Meow!” Gary said, getting a big laugh from his co-workers.

But wait, there’s more. “Bryan has requested his toilet paper be folded into roses one day and sailboats the next,” read Daisy, rolling her eyes into her forehead. “On night two, they would like a Pride dinner with seven courses, each course to represent a color of the rainbow.”

“‘My ideal dinner consists of at least 10 courses,'” Ileisha continued reading. “Oh, my God!”

The primary made it very clear that his wishes would supersede those of his guests. Isn’t a good host supposed to put his guests’ wants and needs first?

“It’s all about the primary,” Glenn said. “I think Bryan is going to be a little bit high maintenance.” I hope they’re nicer than they sound.

As usual, it was an early night for the crew. “Good night, Chase,” said Alex. “Good night, moon; good night radio … charging in the room.” Awww! That was my son’s favorite bedtime book when he was a baby. I laughed out loud.

Another day, another dollar

“Second to last charter!” Ileisha announced early the next morning.

“I can do pink champagne when they come, on arrival,” Daisy told the chef. While Mads declared her radio to be on “full blast.”

“Last charter, we weren’t on top of the guests,” Daisy interviewed. “I’m definitely feeling the pressure to step it up and deliver the best service I can … I am on a mission.”

Glenn personally checked the cabins after the stews were done cleaning and told Daisy they all “looked good.”

The guests arrived in matching shirts with their names printed on the back. That should make it easy to learn all the names. One of the guests was wearing very fancy (and uncomfortable-looking) high heels. “I just want to make sure that I can’t wear these on the boat, right?” he asked.

“You definitely don’t want to wear them up the passerelle,” Daisy told him.

Following a quick tour of the boat, the guests were ready to start their charter. Glenn radioed Colin to fire up the engines and get ready to go.

Ileisha had the fancy hors d’oeuvres ready. Daisy offered them a canapé made of Manchego cheese wrapped in a fried sage leaf. “Oh, my God!” one of the guests exclaimed.

“Look at the rainbow fruit!” another guest gasped. “I thought we were the rainbow fruit!”

“We are,” responded his companion, “and that’s why it’s perfect.”

Sails up for the guests

“I’m excited we’re going to get to sail right away,” one of the guests said.

“Daisy, I’m going to get quite a bit of heel,” Glenn radioed the chief stew. “So make sure things are well stowed.”

When the sails were up, the engines were shut down and the boat heeled to 20°. The guests were thrilled. But below deck, poor Ileisha was struggling to create an awesome dinner in a galley where everything was sliding off the counter. “I’m not ready,” she cried. “This is insane. F*cking hell!”

“I haven’t bent over this much in a long time,” one of the guests exclaimed happily. “Oh, my God!”

Sailboat Race

As the Parsifal approached another boat with their sails up, Glenn asked, “Who is that? Zengie? That guy’s moving!”

“Let’s race them!” the guests begged. “Let’s race that boat!”

Glenn left Colin steering the boat, while he went below to call the other boat. “They’ve got sails up,” he said. “We’ve got sails up. Any time two sailboats are sailing in the same area, that’s a race.”

Glenn called the other boat and asked if they were cool with them sailing next to them for a bit. He promised not to get too close and said if they were uncomfortable with anything to just let him know.

The guests and the deck crew were all excited to be racing alongside the other sailboat. Meanwhile, there was chaos below, where things were sliding around and crashing to the floor. “Sh*t goes flying everywhere,” Glenn laughed with the guests. “We break a lot of stuff.”

“This really doesn’t help my prepping,” Ileisha complained, in the galley.

“The boys are playing with their big toys,” Daisy told her.

“This [race] really is like the cherry on top,” Glenn interviewed. “I always say my job is to impress the guests and give them a special experience.”

Glenn declared himself the winner of the race, and everyone else decided it was “very, very cool.”

Water toys and NautiBuoys

Once the sails were lowered and the boat was anchored, it was time for the water toys. “I love hopping on the NautiBuoy!” a guest joked as he jumped onto the inflatable dock.

Gary warned another guest about an under-inflated floaty, “It’s a little bit floppy.”

One of the other guests quipped, “Jerry, after a certain age, that happens.”

In the galley, Ileisha was preparing her 10-course meal, and the guests were starting to notice some delicious smells wafting up the stairwell. “I have definitely served a 10-course meal many times,” Cheffie commented, “and they’ve always been amazing. But this is, like, the least [amount of] time that I’ve had to do something like this. Generally, you have days.”

“It’s a challenge,” she added. “But most definitely not one that I can’t handle.” I hope she knocks his rainbow socks off.

Colin and Gary have a heart-to-heart

Done with the water toys, the guests went below to escape the sun and get some rest before dinner. On deck, Colin asked Gary how he was feeling about his and Daisy’s relationship.

“I’m way happier being [Daisy’s] friend, I think,” Gary admitted.

“When did you figure that out?” Colin asked. “You’re such a douchebag. You come into the season wanting something…”

But Gary explained that he came into the season just wanting “to see if anything [would] happen” with Daisy.

“I wasn’t sure about it,” Gary added. “And also we live two different lives, brü.”

Colin was annoyed. “Gary has contradicted himself so many times this season,” he commented, “that it’s becoming difficult to believe what he says.” Cue the montage of Gary saying one thing about Daisy, and then saying the exact opposite immediately following. I don’t think even Gary knows how he really feels about Daisy.

“He’s a friend,” Colin added. “He’ll always be a friend. But I’m just realizing he’s one of those guys that I can’t trust completely.” Colin’s a lot more mature than Gary. I love Gary, but if Daisy doesn’t stop flip-flopping between these two, I’m going to have to pay someone to smack some sense into her. Figuratively speaking, of course.

Preparing that 10-course meal

While Gary was busy hitting on Mads in the salon, Chase was in the galley trying to be of help to Ileisha, who was a bit frazzled about her big dinner. He talked her through the 10 courses, reading from a whiteboard attached to the refrigerator.

Once all five guests were at the table, Ileisha announced the first course, an amuse-bouche of almond and grape gazpacho with rose petals on top. “ Amuse-bouche ” literally translates from French to “happy (i.e. amused) mouth.”

“I love being amused,” Bryan joked.

“Especially in your bouche,” his partner responded. Again, these guys are too funny!

The second course was a Beef and Pork Stuffed Olive, which Bryan was very excited about.

Third course: Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossom With Beetroot Ketchup.

The fourth course was a Sweet Potato and Asiago Cheese Soufflé, which looked absolutely delicious.

Mads gives Gary a smackdown

As the interior staff waited to serve the next course, Gary walked into the galley and told Mads, “I just want to let you know that I think you’re such an amazing person.”

When she dodged his kiss, Chase said, “Gary, read the room.”

“It’s like a gnat that just keeps coming at you,” Mads said about Gary. “You’re just like, okay, f*ck, whatever.”

“You kissed me the first night,” Gary reminded her.

“The first night?” Chase corrected him. “She kissed me on the first night, dawg.” Gary was still quarantined with Covid then.

“That’s why she was like, ‘Oh, I’ve really got to do better with my life,'” Gary joked.

“If I was really trying to go for better,” Mads clapped back, “I’d have made out with Alex.”

That got a burst of laughter from the crew. A few minutes later, Gary was still shocked. “Talk about knowing how to cut me deep,” he complained. “F*cking hell. But I do believe there’s some truth in that.” I think so, too. Mads is probably still wishing she’d gone for Alex, rather than Gary. If only Alex didn’t get so drunk on their nights off.

“I’m offended, 100%,” Gary interviewed. “I can take a joke, but I don’t think she meant it in a joking way.” I don’t either, Gary. Mads is just not that into you. You’re the one who’s pursued her hard the whole season, even though she’s given you very little encouragement. She’s told you time and again that she’s not serious about you. Take the hint.

“Maybe this isn’t the chick for me,” the first mate interviewed. “I need to do some self-reflecting. I’m f*cking over this.”

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Below deck: the top 10 worst guests on the yachts, ranked.

The reality TV show Below Deck is set on a luxury yacht, with crews that are expected to provide almost anything to the worst guests ever.

The reality TV franchise Below Deck is set on a luxury yacht, with a crew expected to provide demanding and obscenely wealthy guests with everything they ask for during their short stints at sea. Viewers also watch the crew members cut loose and relax between sailings. The best Below Deck seasons include a balance of smooth sailing and drama. Nowadays, the series has multiple spinoffs, which follow the same theme, with just as many fun (but sometimes troubling) guests.

After dealing with guests, the crew must find time to relax before the next charter. From drunken, boorish behavior to guests who make impossible requests (and some who don’t know how to take no for an answer), the Below Deck franchise shows that working on a luxury yacht is not exactly a dream job. While guests' antics don't come close to the most shocking Below Deck moments , they can definitely cause a stir.

Below Deck (Season 8, Episode 11)

In season 8, a guest named Delores had far too much to drink after a day on the water, and was very tired when dinner ended. However, instead of calling it a night, Delores kept the party going by attempting a late-night swim. Delores’ friends (and the crew) warned her that she wasn't allowed to swim in the ocean at night, as it was a safety hazard.

Captain Lee Rosbach stepped in and warned her that he'd send her home if she jumped in the water. To spite them all, Delores ignored everyone, and dove into the ocean. The following day, Captain Lee sent Delores packing. However, she proceeded to jump off the mini boat to shore. Dramatic times like this make Below Deck one of the best reality shows.

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A season 7 episode nearly ended in disaster after one of the guests had far too much to drink on Below Deck . Charter guest Brandy seemed to have already had a few drinks when she boarded the yacht, and when the group later went ashore for a picnic, the crew became so concerned about her wellbeing that they took her back to the ship for medical treatment.

It was a moment that separated Below Deck from other reality TV shows because of how dangerous the situation could have been. There are plenty of fake things about Below Deck, but this action was not one of them. Brandy was a demanding charter guest because of her negligence and stress-inducing behavior.

8 Nichelle Gainey And Areca Whatmore

Below deck mediterranean (season 3, episode 2).

Friends Nichelle Gainey and Areca Whatmore made quite an impression on the crew when they boarded the Talisman Maiton on Below Deck Mediterranean. Perhaps the two women were not used to the finer things in life, but their outraged reaction to being served pasta in bowls instead of plates was just the start of their confrontations with the crew. They even escalated their complaints to Captain Sandy, who had more important things to worry about than whether someone’s wine glass was empty or the dish their pasta was sold in.

7 Steve Bradley

Below deck (season 3, episode 1).

Steve Bradley was one of a handful of guests who made two appearances on Below Deck , first in season 3 when he demanded that the crew throw him and his friends a foam party, and again in season 6 when he continued to make outrageous demands of the team, who found it challenging to deal with his rowdy behavior. He was one of the series' most flirty guests, which always resulted in a problematic charter. While he wasn’t the worst Below Deck guest, he was undoubtedly one of the most demanding and unpredictable clients Captain Lee and his team had to deal with.

6 The Florida State Alumni Crew

Below deck (season 7, episode 7).

In season 7, friends who met at Florida State in their younger years hopped on the yacht for pirate-themed nights and to relive their college days. Unfortunately, the charter guest, Michael, was inappropriate from the start. He began flirting with stewardess Simone and continued making advances towards her, regardless of showing how uncomfortable she was. Kate Chastain eventually stepped in and put Simone below deck to get her out of an unpleasant situation she should have never been in. The guest’s behavior crossed a line, making him one of the worst.

5 Charley Walters

Below deck (season 8, episode 14).

Demanding guest Charley Walters has made three appearances on the show, each more outrageous than the last. He has a penchant for making the male crew members dress up in tiny Speedos while serving dinner and drinks and had the chef running around in circles trying to meet all his exacting demands. Being one of the best deckhands on this charter was challenging because of how demanding Charles and his friends were. Walters later claimed on social media that producers told him to be over the top. Still, a fine line exists between entertaining and being so complex that professionals have difficulty doing their jobs.

4 Simon Tusha

Below deck (season 1, episode 4).

Simon Tusha, the owner of the company which provided the luxury yachts for the Below Deck series, was featured as a guest in season 1, and his behavior went down like a lead balloon with the crew. He made inappropriate comments to female crew members and was rude to Kate.

Worst of all, chief stewardess Adrienne Gang refused to support her crew, insisting they had to get used to Simon’s sense of humor. According to The Pittsburgh Post , after the episode aired, Tusha was sentenced to 21 months in jail for his part in a bribery case. His entire persona on deck matched what was said about him in court, making him one of the show’s more controversial.

3 Charles Yim

Below deck (season 6, episode 5).

According to Cheat Sheet , below Deck guest Charles Yim claimed the show made his stay on the yacht look worse than it was. Yim and his guests certainly made the most of their time on the My Seanna , and perhaps the most shocking moment was when the crew found a used condom in the living area. The entrepreneur said that much of what was shown on the episode simply didn’t happen and that the crew even made fun of him and his guests because they wanted to spend some of their time working. These guests were not the best because of how awkward the charter was.

2 Krystal Murphy

Below deck (season 6, episode 15).

Cyndi Lauper sang, " Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, " but investment banker Krystal Murphy and her friends said girls want copious amounts of alcohol and fistfights with each other. After over-indulging in cocktails and wine, the primary charter guest fell asleep at the dinner table before punching one of her friends in the face. She made outrageous demands throughout the trip, leading one of Below Deck's best chief stews , Kate, to label her a “ spoiled brat. ” She will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most obnoxious Below Deck guests ever.

1 Timothy Sykes

Below deck (season 2, episode 10).

According to Cheat Sheet , when Captain Lee was asked about the worst Below Desk guest, he didn’t hesitate with his answer: Timothy Sykes, the entrepreneur with a much younger girlfriend who spent the whole trip complaining that there was no Wi-Fi and that the kitchen crew was ignoring all their particular food requests.

To make things worse, Sykes handed over a $17,000 tip at the end of the trip but then asked Captain Lee to give him back $5,000 because his girlfriend didn’t like the food. In the service industry, there's nothing worse than having to give money back to a guest. For this reason, Sykes takes the cake of the worst guest in Below Deck history.

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Below Deck Loses 2 Crewmembers After a Firing and a Dramatic Season 11 Departure

Below deck 's capt. kerry titheradge fired the first season 11 yachtie during the bravo series' march 18 episode, but that wasn't the only shocking departure. find out who else left the yacht..

The  St. David  is down not one, but two crewmembers.

During Below Deck 's March 18 episode, Captain Kerry Titheradge  fired the first season 11 yachtie when he let Bosun Jared Woodin go for unprofessional behavior, the last straw being an inebriated Jared barging into Stew Barbie Pascual 's cabin the night prior and yelling at Deckhand Kyle Stillie for leaving a mess of loose tobacco on the deck after a night of partying. 

"This is the second time you've gone on the piss and you've had bad behavior," Kerry told his subordinate. "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."

But it wasn't just the alcohol that was the problem, as Kerry noted Jared's mental state wasn't where it needed to be. "You've got s--t going on, man," he shared. "You're your own worst enemy right now. You need to depart the vessel."

However, Jared agreed his head wasn't in the right place and accepted his termination graciously.

"This ain't the right place for me at the right time," Jared replied, to which Kerry responded, "I don't blame you for that. Take this time and work on yourself. Me keeping you here is a disservice to you."

Before departing the super-yacht, Jared reflected in a confessional, "I thought I was in a good headspace coming into this. I'm really not. And as much as I'd like to be I'm just lying to myself."

But Jared wasn't the only teammate to set sail during the latest episode. Stew Cat Baugh willingly left the ship after admittedly struggling with the job all season long.

"I really wanna push through for you guys," Cat, in tears, told Chief Stew Fraser Olender after receiving a very distressing call from a friend back home in America. "I'm just losing my mind right now."

And Fraser totally understood his crewmember's needs.

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"If you're in a very unhappy place," he told her, "I'd rather you put your health and your mental health before that and we get you the help you need as soon as we can."

In a confessional, Fraser elaborated, "I don't know what is going on, but you can look into someone's eyes sometimes and see that there is no more that they can give. They are going through enough to be incapable and I need to do what's right for her. "

See how the crew copes with the unexpected departures when Below Deck airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. And keep reading to look back at the most shocking Below Deck firings ever.

If there's one thing to learn from Camille Lamb 's Below Deck firing, it's to not slack off on the job. That's exactly why the season 10 stew was let go by substitute Captain Sandy Yawn , as Chief Stew Fraser Olender continued to criticize Camille's behavior on board.

From being caught drinking while preparing for a new charter to partying at late hours and more, Fraser informed Captain Sandy that he had reached his "last straw."

"She's the common denominator in all of this," said Captain Sandy. "Great girl, great personality, but at the same time, we have to do what's best for the boat."

Below Deck Adventure 's Kyle Dickard was let go just three episodes into the reality franchise's latest series—which premiered in November 2022. After picking fights with his fellow deckhand Nathan Morley —as well as kissing crew mates in front of guests—Kyle was offered by Captain Kerry Titheradge the opportunity to resign so that his firing would not end up on his personal record.

Kyle took the Captain up on his offer and left the boat after just one charter.

Captain Sandy let bosun Raygan Tyler go during season seven of Below Deck Mediterranean ,  not only for causing the boat to  take a small hit while docking, but also for not stepping up to the plate as a leader.

But Captain Sandy didn't want her firing to discourage the bosun, as she told Raygan, "If I had the time and I wasn't running a boat this size, I would train you. I would teach you."

In addition to onboard romances and failing to follow directions , one of the biggest reasons behind stew Elizabeth Frankini 's Below Deck firing was her infamous laundry room accident , during which made a toxic mess when combining bleach and laundry soap.

"Unfortunately, I didn't know that was so toxic and I feel so bad about it," she told E! News of the incident in December 2020 . "You know, I do feel really bad, especially 'cause Francesca [ Rubi ] did say, 'Take it outside.'"

The bosun and stew were both fired by Captain Jason Chambers for inappropriate behavior after a night of partying with their fellow yachties.

Luke Jones was let go after getting into Stew Margot Sisson 's bed naked while she was drunk and unconscious. Laura Bileskaine also made unwanted advances on Deckhand Adam Kodra despite him telling her he was not interested in hooking up.

Jason made it known that consent was a must, and sent both crewmembers packing.

Tensions between stew Lexi Wilson and Chef Mathew Shea came to a head during an explosive dinner fight on season six of Below Deck Mediterranean , during which Lexi told Matt that his parents "should've aborted you." That was the last straw for Captain Sandy, who fired her not long after the incident.

Deckhand Tom Pearson said "bon voyage" to Below Deck Sailing Yacht after getting let go by Captain Glenn Shephard . Tom hit his last strike with the Captain after failing to report that the boat's anchor was dragging during heavy winds one night, causing a potential safety risk for everyone on board.

"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?" Captain Glenn said of the decision  on Watch What Happens Live. "So, obviously, you don't want to do that, but yeah, it had to happen."

Some people are picky eaters, but Below Deck Down Under' s Ryan McKeown was quite the picky chef, as he would judge guests'  food requests  and fail to take  criticism from Captain Jason Chambers , as well.

Perhaps Ryan's Below Deck exit is one of the franchise's most memorable, as he mooned Jason and viewers on his way off the boat.

Below Deck Down Under stew Magda Ziomek 's firing was another case of slacking on the job. After constantly being on her phone texting or video chatting with her boyfriend, Chief Stew Aesha Scott decided to replace Magda before the end of the charter season.

Below Deck Mediterranean 's Peter Hunziker was fired from the series in June 2020 after he shared an offensive post on social media.

"Peter Hunziker of Below Deck Mediterranean has been terminated for his racist post," Bravo wrote in a statement at the time. "Bravo and 51 Minds are editing the show to minimize his appearance for subsequent episodes."

Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier was let go by Captain Sandy on Below Deck Mediterranean after boson Malia White discovered her co-star possessed undeclared Valium and a vape pen, the former of which Hannah claimed was for her anxiety.

"If I could do it all over again, I would've just declared them as soon as I came on board," Hannah stated in an August 2020 interview with E! News. "It was definitely not something that was intentional. I wasn't trying to hide anything.

Below Deck Mediterranean 's Delaney Evans left just as quickly as she arrived. After initially being brought on during season six to help out Chief Stew Katie Flood , Katie determined that Delaney was doing more harm than good, choosing to let her go after just one charter.

"I think she was overwhelmed with the situation, and I think that, you know, in her mind, the best solution to the situation was just to go back to what they had before," Delaney told Bravo Insider of Katie's decision. "I think she was just overwhelmed with everything that was going on and all the feedback she was getting."

Deckhand Shane Coopersmith was a bit in over his head on season eight of Below Deck , as he was let go for failing to know basic skills, reporting late for duty and taking naps on the job.

Chaos in the kitchen led to Captain Lee Rosbach letting Chef Leon Walker go on season three of Below Deck . After an oven fire broke out , Lee placed the blame on Chief Stew Kate Chastain but was ultimately the one sent home.

Like several of the franchise's stars, Below Deck 's Chris Brown  was fired  during season five for failing to fully perform his duties. After being let go by Captain Lee, Chris shared some parting words as he left the boat, stating , "Who gives a s--t?"

Chef Mila Kolomeitseva was fired by Captain Sandy on season four of Below Deck Mediterranean after failing to use her cooking skills to produce top-quality food for guests—including some not-so-nice nachos .

"Of course it makes me feel awful," Mila said of her departure . "People like me who have big egos sometimes have to be put down to earth a little bit. But it makes me feel like I want to work even harder."

Sometimes people just don't work well together. That's exactly why Captain Lee fired Chandler Brooks during season six of Below Deck , telling the boson, "I don't think it's a good fit."

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Capt. Glenn and his comeback team Daisy Kelliher, Gary King and Colin MacRae resume their responsibilities aboard Parsifal III, along with new, dynamic crew members, as they set sail in Sardinia, Italy.  

Capt. Glenn realizes that his laid-back leadership style has allowed his crew to become too comfortable and starts taking charge of quality control in the interior department, much to Daisy's dismay. In the galley, Chef Ilesha's cooking impresses the guests, but her indecisiveness and co-dependency lead to time-management issues between courses, which causes her to self-destruct. On deck, strong personalities collide, and a power struggle results in a near mutiny, as Gary clashes with his new overconfident deckhand, Chase. 

Two overlapping love triangles further complicate the dynamics on-board, and a shocking hookup puts Colin, Daisy and Gary’s friendship in jeopardy. 

With a near collision, fire, crew rebellion, gruesome guest injury and two different potentially season-ending engine failures, this is the most captivating and unpredictable season yet of Below Deck Sailing Yacht. 

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• Chef Anthony Iracane joins Below Deck season 11 with culinary skills and drama, making his mark on the show.
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With Bravo's Below Deck season 11 in full swing, it's the perfect time to take a look back at the franchise's 10 best chefs. This season of the long-running Bravo series introduces a whole new crew of returning and fresh faces, led by Captain Kerry Titheradge, aboard the mega yacht St. David. Captain Kerry replaced Captain Lee Rosbach, who used to helm this vessel and is joined by returning cast members Chief Stew Fraser Olender and Deckhand turned Bosun Ben Willoughby.

One of the Below Deck season 11 cast 's new faces is Chef Anthony Iracane, who made his series debut during the premiere episode of season 11. Chef Anthony's culinary skills will undoubtedly add flavor to the new season , but aside from his work in the kitchen, Chef Anthony will certainly be involved in some of the season's dramatic moments. As Chef Anthony will be looking to make his mark on the show, it's time to take a look back at the array of talented chefs who have appeared on Below Deck in the past.

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Leon walker, below deck season 3.

Chef Leon Walker cooked for charter guests for ten episodes of Below Deck season 3. While aboard the ship, Eros, Leon was a great chef, but he was very argumentative. Despite guests loving his food, his abrasive personality got in his way, and many didn't want to see Leon back for future charters. Leon and chief stew Kate Chastain battled throughout the season, and he didn't always honor requests from the charter guests. Leon was fired following a fire in the kitchen, which started because his oven was dirty . After Leon was fired, Chef Ben Robinson swooped in to save the day.

Natasha De Bourg

Below deck sailing yacht season 2.

Natasha De Bourg came aboard as the executive chef during Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2. Natasha came with an impressive resume, including Michelin-star experience , so it was assumed that her success was a sure thing. Charter guests loved Natasha's food, but fans on Reddit were quick to say how unimpressive the food looked.

One Reddit user wrote, " Not only is her food unimpressive and poorly executed but she has a terrible, “holier than thou” attitude ."

Regardless of how her food looked, guests loved how her food tasted.

Ben Robinson

Below deck seasons 1-4, below deck mediterranean seasons 1 & 4.

The wild-haired Chef Ben Robinson was not only funny and outgoing, he was one of the best chefs to ever appear in the series. His snarky one-liners made Ben an instant Below Deck fan favorite. Robinson was on Below Deck seasons 1-4, and he then appeared in seasons 1 and 4 of Below Deck Mediterranean . Thanks to his fun personality, Ben was one of the most well-liked chefs in the series . In addition to always getting along with his fellow yachties, charter guests raved about Ben's cooking.

David White

Below deck mediterranean season 7.

Chef David White from Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 got high scores from guests and crew alike. Even Captain Sandy, who was hard to please, was a big fan of Dave. Though he had a messy romantic drama with Chief Stew Natasha Webb , Dave was always professional with the guests and served fantastic food. He was creative, had fun with different cuisines and the presentations were fantastic.

Because of his skill, creativity, passion, and professionalism, Dave is one of the best chefs from the Below Deck franchise .

Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 2 & 3, Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 1

Chef Adam Glick worked in the kitchen for Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 2 and 3, as well as Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 1. Aside from his impressive cooking, Adam was most remembered for a love triangle during Below Deck Mediterranean season 2. He met Malia before boarding Sirocco in Croatia and the two were romantically involved.

The relationship began to crumble after Malia started to develop feelings for her bosun, Wes Walton.

In the end, Malia chose Wes over Adam. Adam didn't take the rejection well, and lost his cool, and even got into a physical altercation with Wes at one point. Despite that, he would be invited to return for season 3. He had intended not to get into another romantic entanglement, but he went against his plan and pursued another showmance, this time with stew Jenna Macgillivray. Despite all of his personal drama, Adam was a great chef who was passionate about cooking and who consistently satisfied charter guests with his cuisine.

Adrian Martin

Below deck season 6.

Below Deck season 6's Adrian Martin is one of the show's best chefs. In addition to his impressive skills in the kitchen, Adrian brought a much-needed sense of calm to the crew and even practiced yoga every morning. That being said, he wasn't always the most respectful crew member and sometimes had an abrasive personality . Adrian was criticized for making inappropriate comments towards third stew Laura Betancourt, which made her uncomfortable, and which some characterized as misogynistic. He would often make tasteless, and often sexually charged comments, which Laura really did not appreciate.

Jessica Condy

Below deck adventure season 1.

Chef Jessica Condy from Below Deck Adventure season 1 was always praised for her fantastic cooking skills but was often an emotional mess in the kitchen (via Bravo .) She started cooking when she was only 12 years old and never stopped, so it was only natural that she would make it her career. Though she was a confident and passionate chef, she often felt overwhelmed and would easily get overly upset in the kitchen.

There were even a few times when she completely lost her cool and went off on Chief Stew Faye Clarke. They were thankfully able to work it out, like most chefs and chief stews do. Overall, Chef Jessica was a good mix of skilled chef and a highly entertaining Below Deck cast member.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph

Below deck down under season 2.

Below Deck Down Under season 2's Tzarina Mace-Ralph is one of the franchise's most entertaining chefs . The world-class chef showcased her culinary skills for Captain Jason Chambers and the demanding charter guests on the motor yacht Northern Sun (via Bravo .) Tzarina served impressive meals and unfiltered opinions while trying to live her best life and earn a big paycheck during the Australian yachting charter season. When the Bristol, UK, native wasn't cooking up a storm in the galley, she was entangled in several dramatic romantic entanglements with fellow crew members that added to her entertainment value.

Tzarina was first involved with deckhand Culver Bradbury, but he ended up dumping her for stewardess Jaimie Neale. Tzarina took the rejection really hard and got emotional when she opened up about her past and her insecurities. However, she was able to rebound with returning bosun, João Franco .

The dynamic pair's chemistry was palpable, and their budding relationship was entertaining to watch, but it went down in flames after Tzarina attacked João's character repeatedly.

Rachel Hargrove

Below deck seasons 8-10.

Chef Rachel Hargrove appeared in Below Deck seasons 8-10 and is considered one of the most consistent chefs in the series. She never got negative reviews from the charter guests, was dryly outspoken, and perfected a 10-course dinner that impressed diners. Crew members Eddie Lucas and Francesca Rubi were so impressed with her French toast that they said it was the best they'd ever had.

Rachel first appeared in season 8 of the show and was quite a polarizing character at first. She was confrontational, brutally honest, and criticized for her drinking. Despite the rocky start, Rachel would stay on the show for another two seasons, during which time, she really grew on fans and became a fan favorite.

Marcos Spaziani

Below deck sailing yacht season 3.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3's Marcos Spaziani worked as a chef for ten years before joining the cast of the show, working everywhere from Miami to Los Angeles. While living in LA., he worked as a chef at the well-known Hollywood restaurant Taste, then started his gourmet food truck business. Hailing from Venezuela, Marcos had an expansive knowledge of different kinds of cuisines, which really impressed the guests.

There were rarely any complaints about the meals he served, and both the guests and the crew could taste the passion in his food. In addition to being a stellar chef, Marcos was hardly ever involved in any drama with his fellow crew members. Perhaps his lack of drama contributed to the fact that Marcos is one of the most often forgotten Below Deck cast members.

Below Deck season 11 airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo. Episodes are available for streaming on Tuesdays on Peacock.

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‘Below Deck’ Sails Into a New Era

With a different captain at the helm and new production elements, the reality show about charter yachts is switching up its style.

By Shivani Gonzalez

Starting a new season of “ Below Deck ” can be similar to returning to summer camp as a kid — you know it’s going to be fun and that you’ll be in the same environment, but some of the people will be different and you’re not quite sure what the vibes will be.

This time around, in particular, feels that way because for the first time in the show’s 11-season run, Captain Lee Rosbach is no longer at the helm. It’s a pivotal moment for a franchise that has become one of the most popular entities in the sprawling universe of reality TV since premiering on Bravo in 2013 . The show’s appeal was built on endless romances between various crew members (“boatmances,” as they came to be known), horrible charter guests and some sort of passive-aggressive fight about how many shackles of the anchor chain should be in the water. And there was always Rosbach presiding over the drama as he trudged around the boat, reeling off one liners like “I’m madder than a pissed-on chicken” and “we screwed the pooch so many times we should have a litter of puppies running around.”

At the center of the show now is Kerry Titheradge (the stern yet goofy captain of “Below Deck Adventure” fame), who is managing the Motor Yacht Saint David with the cheeky chief stew Fraser Olender by his side.

With that change in captain, the energy on the boat — both onscreen and off — is different, according to Olender.

“Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” Olender said in an interview. “With Kerry, he taught me a lot and sort of forced to me confront issues directly with my team, work them out, as opposed to making executive decisions too soon.”

This shift in management style changes the central conflict — whereas the drama once focused on the captain swiftly kicking out any unpleasant crew member (as we might have seen with Rosbach), the drama now focuses on the whole crew trying to get along (since Titheradge gives people those second chances).

Additionally, Olender noted that the captain’s relationship with the crew can also affect the drama on board.

“Captains absolutely do get involved, whether they know it or not,” Olender said, adding that for the crew, everything is about “trying to impress your captain.”

This phenomenon plays out early in the new season when the lead deckhand, Ben Willoughby, called out a fellow crew member over the radios about not wearing a life vest — something he easily could have done in private. The drama that followed became an interpersonal conflict between the two of them, both with the ultimate goal of impressing Titheradge. (Of course, the two deckhands had kissed on the previous crew night out, which is more in line with the “Below Deck” drama viewers are used to.)

For “Below Deck” showrunners, the changeovers in the cast allowed them to rethink what the show would look like.

From the season premiere, it was immediately apparent that Rosbach’s absence wasn’t the only change this season: The filming is sleeker, the daily, multicourse meals prepared by the chef are given their own glamour shots and the cameras sometimes cut to the perspectives of yachties running around on deck and through the galley.

“Our showrunner, Lauren Simms, is an avid consumer of all different kinds of media,” Noah Samton, a senior vice president of unscripted current production for NBCUniversal, said in an interview. “She pitches us different ideas on how to stylistically evoke different feelings and change the mood a little bit of ‘Below Deck’ without removing what really works.”

Moving through the rest of the season, and potentially through seasons to come, Olender is aiming to bring a cutthroat management style while also bringing affection for his stews, all with his signature British humor.

On Bravo’s side, there are changes in the works for the other “Below Deck” spinoffs — including “Sailing Yacht,” “Mediterranean” and “Down Under” — which collectively, have 26 seasons. Specifically, Samton said that “Down Under” is currently filming and that even though fans should be ready to see new things, the show will stay true to its original concept.

“These are real yachties doing a real job so you have to stay within those confines because the audience isn’t going to want anything that is too produced or fake,” Samton said. “So we have to find ways to reinvent while staying true to the original concept of the show.”

And as Olender said: “I’m sure that every year if I were to work with this franchise again, that I’ll be thrown a collection of total chaotic and disastrous stews — that’s what makes it watchable.”

An earlier version of this article misquoted Fraser Olender, the chief stew of “Below Deck.” He said, “I also feel like Kerry this season. ... Lee has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him,” not “I feel like Kerry this season, as opposed to Lee, has a no B.S. attitude, which I love with him.”

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A Great Chief Stew Keeps 'Below Deck' Afloat

We love our 'Below Deck' Chief Stews!

The Big Picture

• Chief Stews like Kate Chastain keeps Below Deck exciting with vibrant personalities and skills.
• Fans have seen stews rise to become chief stews, like Aesha Scott and Fraser Olender.
• The chief stew is essential to the success of the franchise, serving as the lifeline of the charter season.

While the captain may be steering the boat, it's the chief stew that keeps the yacht going! On Below Deck and its various spin-offs, fans have always taken a liking to Chief Stew. Whether it's figuring out how to make the impossible possible or handling the worst of the worst guests, the chief stew keeps Below Deck exciting . Some of the best in the reality show franchise have included Kate Chastain , Aesha Scott , and Fraser Olender . Their vibrancy and skills have kept viewers coming back for more , and dreaming of a chance to attend one of their amazing yacht parties!

Since the flagship series debuted on Bravo in 2013, Below Deck has been a fans' chance to get an inside glimpse of work life on the high seas. Spawning four spin-off series, Below Deck has been sailing strong as one of the top franchises on the network. Each series follows a crew of yachties as they spend a season chartering the highfalutin through exotic and picturesque locales. Displaying the on and off the super yacht antics, fans have fallen in love with the various cast members who have brought their work to the screen. Each charter features a captain who leads the crew. The exterior team comprises a bosun, sometimes a first officer, and a handful of deckhands. In the interior, the team comprises a series of stewardesses or stewards, led by the chief stewardess, lovably known as the chief stew. Throughout the various series of Below Deck , fans often have found their closest bond to the chief stew as they tend to be the most hands-on with the charter guests, handling their wild and outlandish requests. As proven season after season, a good chief stew keeps the ship's sanity and the program sailing. And it seems the c hief stews with the longest tenures have stood the test of time thanks to their rapport with both the crew and the guests , all while maintaining a confident and professional demeanor.

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Kate Chastain Is the Gold Standard of Chief Stews Across 'Below Deck'

Even though Captain Lee Rosbach has been the longest-lasting cast member in the Below Deck cinematic universe, it is Kate Chastain who has seemingly been the face of the franchise. And for good reason! Joining the crew during Below Deck Season 2, Kate didn't necessarily have big shoes to fill. Like any great reality television program, the first season of the franchise had some major growing pains to overcome. As viewers had to learn just how life on a super yacht works, they were introduced to a cast of characters that were tasked to balance work and filming a reality show. In Season 1, fans saw the interior led by Adrienne Gang , who spent the season struggling to cement power among her team and bond with the rest of the yachties. She was super serious and often lacked a personal connection. In the real world, she would likely be a top tier hire, but she just didn't click for the program. For Season 2, she was replaced with Kate, and while it took some time for her to grow a working relationship with Captain Lee and Chef Ben Robinson , fans were taken by her snark and her ability to keep things exciting. Maybe she didn't always do things appropriately. Just look back at the "rocket ship" blanket. What she did was keep things entertaining for the guests and the fans.

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Kate Chastain has become the gold standard for Chief Stews on Below Deck , no matter which version. Though she has passed her stripes over to new stews, Kate was a part of the flagship program from Season 2 through Season 7. Season after season, Kate has had a revolving door of stews working for her. And not all of them were the best. Kate was determined to be a professional manager, even if her employees could not work at her standards. Kate has had some gold star stews. While she did have a rocky start with Amy Johnson on Below Deck Season 2, they were a formidable pair a season later. Emily Warburton-Adams was a saint for Kate during Season 4. Despite some distractions during Season 5, Brianna Adekeye was the dream 2nd Stew for Kate. But her greatest bond was with a male stew on Season 6, Josiah Carter , who was a professionally trained butler. But for every Amy, Emily, Brianna, or Josiah, Kate suffered with some drama queens. It seems that for every good stew, there was one bad stew on the interior. How Kate was able to keep sane while handling Rocky Dakota in Season 3 is anybody's guess. Had there not been so much drama with the sudden crew turnaround,

Kate Had Run-insWith both Crew and Guests

Rocky would likely have been fired. Instead, Kate bit her tongue as best she could while Rocky stepped in as chef, pouring grenadine on oysters, becoming a boy magnet, toying with ever-so-sweet Emile Kotze , and being a homewrecker to fan favorite Eddie Lucas ' relationship. Season 5 was a season of unfortunate mistakes, as a good portion of the crew lacked experience. And such was the case with Jennifer Howell . Jen, a wonderful mother, was quite lazy and did nothing but irk Kate, who was forced to micromanage everything Jen needed to do. With Josiah being a near-perfect employee for Kate, she had trouble with 3rd Stew Caroline Bedol . Between her bed rest due to her foot injury and giving a two-day notice that turned into a few hours, Caroline was more of a burden and couldn't handle the pressure. Sadly for Kate, Caroline was replaced by Laura Betancourt , who was nothing but a know-it-all and tried to go toe-to-toe with Kate, who immediately put her in her place. Her previous Chief Stew status was nothing on Kate. No matter who Kate had on her team, she managed to succeed, charter after charter. Captain Lee adored Kate, trusting her with everything that needed to be done.

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Whether it was the Caribbean or Tahiti, Kate was faced with some of the most incredulous charter guests. And some of those guests came back for more! Part of why these wealthy guests had a desire to return was the experience on board. Their onboard experience can only be credited to the work that Kate and her various teams provided. Oftentimes, she was able to make the impossible possible. One of the most prominent recurring guests was the infamous Dean Slover . Of course, Kate and Mr. Slover came to form their love-hate bond thanks to her phallic-shaped folded blanket on his bed. While Captain Lee was furious and was fearful that it would lead to a reduced tip, Dean Slover was a lover of the joke, and expected an artistic gift on his bed during every charter he was on. He became her charter soulmate as they developed a shorthand.

Unlike Chef Ben who was always receiving a lashing due to the specifically timed meals. Parties are essential on charters. Most of the time they were reasonable, but when the foam wasn't foaming, Kate had to make it up. His appearance in Season 3 was a headache for the crew, so when his name came up during the Season 6 preference sheet meeting, Kate was already prepared. Despite that, his rowdy and demanding behavior resulted in another problematic trip. His flirtatious nature went beyond appropriate, and Kate sadly let her stew stay in the line of fire. No matter what, she's Kate the Great! And Below Deck fans were saying," we told you so," after her two-season star turn on The Traitors .

Fans Have Watched Stews Turn Into Chief Stews Before Their Eyes

Rising in the ranks is true in any industry. Not every chief stew starts on Below Deck in the top position. Fans have been allowed to watch some of their favorites develop on the show, and turn into stews before their eyes as they are hired as chief stews on future seasons, or even future franchises! One of the absolute fan-favorite cast members in the Below Deck cinematic universe is Aesha Scott . The bubbly and high-energy New Zealander first came to fame in the fourth season of Below Deck Mediterranean . She was a hard worker, dedicated to her craft. However she did find love on the open seas. And when trouble was bubbling under the water in Season 5, Aesha was called in to serve as a replacement. As a fan favorite, Aesha was tapped to lead her own Below Deck spin off, serving as the chief stew for seasons 1 and 2 of Below Deck Down Under .

Now at the top of the Stew food chain, Aesha, once again, proved why she is one of the most beloved yachties in Below Deck history. Aesha was personable with everyone, even if she had a troublemaker in the galley with Chef Ryan McKeown . Her bond with Captain Jason Chambers mirrored the close bond Kate Chastain had with Captain Lee. Fans often speculated a budding romance between Aesha and Captain Jason. It was a relationship they wanted to ship off the ship. Aesha was a team player and encouraged the best from her team. She was so strong at her job, she even brilliantly trained a future chief stew, Tumi Mhlongo , who would journey over to Below Deck Mediterranean for Season 8. Though unlike Aesha, Tumi was much stricter, turning off some Below Deck fans in the process.

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Below Deck reflects the real world of yachting, displaying what life aboard a yacht might be like in the real world. In general, gender roles play greatly into the employment of certain positions in the yachting industry. On Below Deck Mediterranean , Captain Sandy Yawn was the ferocious first female captain in the Below Deck franchise. She came in with a purpose, to prove that it doesn't have to be in a male-dominated position. While Below Deck did have male stewards, history was made during Season 10 when Fraser Olender became the first male chief stew. And he has proven that he is the official new face of the flagship franchise. Originally joining the crew as a second stew during Season 9, Fraser proved his worth and his ability, so that Captain Lee invited him to serve as the chief stew on the St. David. As fans remember, Captain Lee had a difficult tenth season as he struggled with some severe nerve issues. He had to temporarily leave the charter season to get better. And who better to serve as his substitute than Captain Sandy?

Even though both Captain Sandy and Fraser were groundbreaking when it came to historic hires for Below Deck , they were at odds often during her tenure. She even broke him down to the point where he seemed like a sad puppy trying to do right. Despite that, Fraser was a seasoned professional and ensured that his guests had the best experiences possible. Fraser has an impeccable work ethic, yet still finds a way to entertain himself and his fellow crew. His bond with Chef Rachel Hargrove and stew Haley De Sola Pinto always found a way to let steam off, enjoying the experience in the process. He may not be as strict as Kate was, but like Kate, he's had some terrible stews under him. He somehow managed to handle the mess that was Camille Lamb and Alissa Humber drama during Season 10. For Below Deck , Season 11 was a major transition season as it marked the first season without Captain Lee fully at the helm. Captain Kerry Titheradge transitioned over from Below Deck Adventure to take over. With a new captain, it made sense that Fraser returned as Chief Stew. Below Deck is in more than capable hands with Fraser Olender. His legacy is just beginning.

Below Deck is a beloved Bravo series. And it's thanks to some of the brilliant characters the fans have met along the way. In the history of the franchise, there have been many more other Chief Stews that have been monumental and could easily be discussed in this article. Good thing that the franchise isn't going anywhere anytime soon! Without a great Chief Stew, the charter season would fail. And with a failed season, comes a bad season on Below Deck . The chief stew is the lifeline of the franchise.

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Below Deck Recap: Vibe Time

Physics tells us that drama can be neither created nor destroyed. (At least, that was my personal takeaway.) Now that Cat’s gone, it’s like the tension she had with the rest of the interior re-homed itself between Xandi, who has worked almost unceasingly all day, and Barbie, who just needs a sec to lie down and puff on her vape, all right?

Don’t get me wrong: Carriacou looks very nice, but the way the captain has talked about the island for the last episode and a half now had me expecting to take one look at the place, sell all my earthly possessions, buy a one-way plane ticket, and throw myself into my new life as soon as possible. As it is — I think I’m good, thank you. The beach is hard to access, with a strong current in the shallows. While the guests are happily snorkeling and drinking, Kerry and Ben are having a capital-B Bad time. The boat is making an upsettingly crunchy grinding noise thanks to sand getting into the impeller. Fraser, wisely, just keeps on refilling everyone’s Champagne glasses.

Sunset is turning to dark and a storm is blowing in. Captain Kerry makes the call: They need to go back, now. If the boat gets beached, they’ll be stranded overnight. Pretty sure I already saw that episode when it was theatrically released under the title Triangle of Sadness. But getting everyone aboard is not trivial — they have to time it right with the increasingly serious waves rolling in. Lesley, the primary, sort of just launches herself at the stern, prompting Kerry to yell, “No one moves toward the boat till I say so!” That’s the harshest I’ve ever heard him speak to a guest, though it certainly feels justified. Can you do everybody a favor and stay alive, please, at least through the length of the charter?

They make it back to the St. David without any casualties. But there will be a death on the yacht tonight. A murder, in fact. While the guests eat dinner and practice the vaguely British accents that for some reason always feel appropriate for an ambiguously period-y murder mystery (more accurately, they sound like sixth-graders cast as grown-ups in a school play, just sort of speaking more loudly and slowly than usual), the already-understaffed exterior scrambles to ad lib a series of staged clues, with the help of a bunch of random props that Fraser has ordered. The job description for deckhands has expanded considerably.

That’s not to say the interior isn’t doing their part, too. The game begins when Barbie runs into the dining room in a frenzy, screaming, “There’s been a murder!” She is so committed to the bit that she immediately falls over and exposes her whole butt. It is a very auspicious start to the festivities. Fraser is the evening’s Mr. Boddy, our designated corpse. “It’s Fletcher !” someone screams when they come upon him in the stateroom, not far from the murder weapon (a pizza roller).

The clues, (semi-)rhyming couplets, send the guests running all over the boat and they absolutely love it. The crew crushed this — as Ben points out, it’s also helpful that these people are pretty drunk.

What Anthony has in charm he lacks in organizational skills. The galley is even more of a war zone than usual, scattered with eggs (as always, so many eggs; beginning to believe that the yacht’s engine runs on crushed shells), various sauces and condiments (including at least two separate bottles of ketchup), a dirty blender, and more pots and pans than I would have thought were on the boat in total. It takes him until after 3 a.m. to finish cleaning up. Predictably, the next morning, he is totally exhausted. Fraser has to rise to the occasion and actually come up with a breakfast menu, a new responsibility he isn’t thrilled to take on. (Also, I feel like I never comment on the tablescapes except to rag on them, but I actually really like the bright-orange-rimmed plates combined with those swirly green vertical napkins. Go team!)

Our new deckhand finally arrives, birthed from the sea foam like Aphrodite. Dylan, a 23-year-old from Cape Town, has one of the widest smiles possible amid the constraints of human biology and is so hot that he immediately threatens to disrupt the established sexual ecosystem of the boat. He is also, I say this with affection, a complete weirdo. A formerly overweight kid who became extremely fit out of spite, he can now individually pop his pecs, which are named James and Barry. (Why? I assume we will never know.) He also speaks of his fondness for high-fiving strangers while out running. “They won’t understand any of it,” he says. “But they will remember you.” This is precisely how I already feel about Dylan.

Ben’s first docking as bosun goes off beautifully, even in the unwelcome presence of a big-ass cargo ship; I cannot parallel park under the best of terrestrial circumstances, so these people never fail to amaze me. Lesley says a very emotional and grateful good-bye and hands over what looks like a commensurately thick envelope. She tipped $30,000, which works out to a very healthy $2,725 per person (and a prorated $550 for Dylan). Captain Kerry is pleased with their work — A+ charter all around.

Dylan continues to distinguish himself on his first night out with his new co-workers. He tries to convince Kyle to take a shot via his nostril. He explains his theory that déjà vu is just, duh, memories we’ve lived on another of the many timelines we are currently experiencing. “It’s vibe time, baby!” he will later shout on the dance floor. “Vibe time is my time!” (In a confessional, Sunny and Barbie rate him a great potential one-night stand, as long as he doesn’t talk.)

While Kyle helpfully sucks a bug out of Fraser’s drink, and Dylan and Anthony stake their romantic claims on the replacement stew who has not even arrived yet, Ben spends time with Xandi. They’ve gotten a lot closer — she introduced him to her mom on FaceTime as her brother earlier that day. While they’re all out dancing, they hug and they whisper and Ben touches her waist. Sunny is deeply upset when she oversees these interactions, which, by the way, are scored hilariously to a club remix of the “Ride of the Valkyries.”

Was it sort of flirty, touchy-feely? Sure. This is Mr. “ I’m Cheeky, I’m Aussie, It’s Charismatic ” we’re dealing with, after all. But I believe Ben and especially Xandi when they say their relationship is platonic. Everyone knows what jealousy feels like, and it is a certified no-fun experience, so it’s not that I don’t feel for Sunny. But I will note that she recently shared in a confessional that the last time she was in love, she wasn’t actually in a relationship with the person — which, with admittedly zero additional context, does raise some question marks for me surrounding boundaries and expectations. She says Ben is “disrespecting what we have,” which raises the question: What do they have, exactly? Is he her boyfriend? Have they established if they’re dating exclusively? Do they have a clear understanding of what kinds of behaviors are and aren’t okay with the other person?

In happier news, Kyle and Fraser smooch on the van ride home.

Back on the boat, Barbie and Fraser slurringly try to smooth things over with all parties involved, to mixed success. I give Sunny credit for going to Ben directly to share her feelings. For her part, Xandi totally dismisses any possible romantic connection with Ben, because that would be “incestry [ sic ].” But she quickly gets pissed off at the thought that she’d be expected to change how she acts to protect someone else’s self-esteem. “Catch me outside,” she snaps, a phrase I do not believe I’ve heard a human being say aloud since at least 2018.

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