Below Deck Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Below Deck
Below Deck is a Bravo reality TV series that follows crew members who live and work aboard a yacht as they sail off to new locations. Each episode features a new set of passengers on yachts well over 100 feet as they travel to exotic locations and chronicles the crew while they serve elite clientele aboard the luxury vessels.
TV Genre: Reality-TV Premiere Date: July 1, 2013 Where to Watch: Peacock, BravoTV Cast: Lee Rosbach, Eddie Lucas, Rachel Hargrove, Heather Chase, Jessica Albert Spinoffs: Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Sailing Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, and Below Deck Down Under

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3 years ago
‘Below Deck’ Producer Recalls the Biggest Disaster That Almost Ended the Entire Show (Exclusive Series)
Entertainment
3 years ago
‘Below Deck’ Shocker: Producer Reveals Why Season 1, Episode 3 Was Deleted After Backlash
Entertainment
3 years ago
‘Below Deck Mediterranean’: How Much Do Charter Guests Pay on the Show Versus Real Life?
Entertainment
4 years ago
‘Below Deck’: Captain Lee Explains How He Measures Anchor ‘Shots’
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1 year ago
‘Below Deck’ Yachties Who Are Out and Proud: Celebrating Pride

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‘Below Deck’ Guests Charged in Prescription Drug Scheme: Who Are Dr. Francis Martinis and Jessica Martinis?

A doctor and his wife who appeared on 'Below Deck Mediterranean' and 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' have pleaded not guilty in a fraudulent prescription drug scheme on Long Island.

by Megan Elliott

Published on December 15, 2023

3 min read

Exclusives / Thanks, I Hate It

‘Below Deck Med’ Bromance: Chef Jack Explains His Friendship With Max Salvador – ‘He Makes Me Laugh’

'Below Deck Med' fans are seeing trouble on deck coming from Max Salvador, but chef Jack Luby sees a different side of him.

by Gina Ragusa

Exclusives / Thanks, I Hate It

‘Below Deck Med’: Chef Jack Says Interior Drama ‘Gets Worse’ [Exclusive]

Chef Jack Luby revealed that the interior drama definitely doesn't calm down ... in fact it reaches a fever pitch.

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’: Captain Lee Hated Having to Fire Andrew Sturby, but He’s Why Producers Changed Casting Process – Or Did They?

'Below Deck' producers changed how they vet crew after Andrew Sturby lied on his resume about his experience. But, years later Captain Lee met another deckhand who also had no experience.

by Gina Ragusa

Published on February 11, 2022

3 min read

‘Below Deck’: Chef Ben and Captain Lee’s Relationship Started ‘Dwindling’ After Season 1 – Prefers Captain Sandy

Chef Ben Robinson said he and Captain Lee Rosbach had a great relationship on 'Below Deck' Season 1. But then things went downhill and he wonders if becoming the crossover chef on 'Below Deck Med' had something to do with it.

by Gina Ragusa

Rachel From ‘Below Deck’ Shares the Best Piece of Advice She Got From Captain Lee

Chef Rachel from 'Below Deck' said Captain Lee helped her navigate social media backlash, especially after last season when she was a big part of the storyline.

by Gina Ragusa

Below Deck’s Aesha Scott Joins Leah Shafer and Top Doc for Real Talk About Breast Cancer [Exclusive]

It's a small 'Below Deck' world after all when Captain Sandy's girlfriend Leah Shafer learned that her surgeon was besties with 'Below Deck Down Under' chief stew Aesha Scott.

by Gina Ragusa

Published on August 7, 2023

4 min read

Exclusives / Thanks, I Hate It

Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste Reveals Why Captain Sandy’s ‘Project Runway’ Design Was Extra Challenging [Exclusive]

'Project Runway All-Star' Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste had a challenge within his challenge when it came to a captain's uniform.

by Gina Ragusa

Exclusives / Movies / TV

‘Below Deck Med’: Captain Sandy Gets Animated (Literally) in Thrilling Sea Adventure Movie [Exclusive]

Captain Sandy Yawn from 'Below Deck Med' partnered with Larry Kasanoff's Threshold Entertainment to create animated film, 'Captain Sandy and the Ocean Rangers.'

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’: Does Chef Outrank Chief Stew?

Crew rank on 'Below Deck' makes a huge difference. So does someone like chef Ben outrank chief stew Hannah Ferrier?

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’ Who Did Aleks Taldykin Date From ‘Vanderpump Rules?’

This 'Below Deck' first officer ended up dating a cast member from 'Vanderpump Rules.'

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’: Is Jen Howell Still in Yachting?

Did Jen Howell from 'Below Deck' stay in yachting?

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’: What Has Nico Scholly’s Mission Been Since Leaving the Show?

Is Nico from 'Below Deck' still in yachting?

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck Med’ Highlights Some of the Dangers in Yachting

Rough seas ahead for the crew of 'Below Deck Med.'

by Gina Ragusa

What Is the True Story Behind How ‘Below Deck’ Was Created?

How was 'Below Deck' created?

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck Med’: What Do Captain Sandy and Captain Lee’s Zodiac Signs Say About Their Leadership Styles?

Do Captain Sandy and Captain Lee's zodiac signs match their management styles?

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’: Where Is Raquel “Rocky” Dakota Today?

Where is Rocky from 'Below Deck today?

by Gina Ragusa

Who Are the Chefs on ‘Below Deck’ and ‘Below Deck Med?’

Each of the 'Below Deck' and 'Below Deck Med' chefs bring something unique to the show.

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck Med’: Travis Michalzik’s Tattoo Says It All

This 'Below Deck Med' tattoo illustrates a yachtie's life.

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck:’ Who Is Kate Chastain’s Most and Least Favorite Crew Member?

Kate Chastain from Below Deck was put in the hot seat during the Watch What Happens Live After Show. A caller wanted to know which crew member was her all-time most and least favorite. Plus she had to answer why she chose the crew members. Chastain has appeared in five out of the six seasons …

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck:’ Do Kate Chastain and Josiah Carter Keep in Touch?

Their friendship was often a topic of discussion and even celebrated on social media. Chief stew Kate Chastain and second stew Josiah Carter from Below Deck had the kind of friendship chemistry many people only dream of achieving. The two stews worked harmoniously from the beginning. Chastain never found herself having to ask Carter to …

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck:’ Kate Chastain and Josiah Carter Dish About Their Least Favorite Charter Guests

From sourcing impossible to find alcohol to being jabbed for not smiling, chief stew Kate Chastain from Below Deck has (literally) seen it all. When Chastain and second stew Josiah Carter appeared on the Watch What Happens Live After Show, they dished about which guest and which type of guests are the absolute worst. The …

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck:’ Rhylee Gerber Shares a Major Update About Her Stepfather’s Cancer Treatment

After revealing the shocking cost of her stepfather’s cancer treatment, Rhylee Gerber from Below Deck shares a major update. Gerber originally learned her family would have to pay $66,000 for cancer drug Provenge to treat her beloved stepfather John Lowrey’s metastatic bone cancer. Doctors recommended Lowrey complete three treatments of the drug to extend his …

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck’: Why Did Kate Chastain and Her Girlfriend Break Up?

When season four of Below Deck kicked off chief stew Kate Chastain was donning a bit of a glow. Chastain told stew Emily Warburton-Adams she was in a relationship. She met girlfriend Ro Hernandez in a bar in her hometown. While Chastain admits she took an instant liking to Hernandez, she didn’t think about dating …

by Gina Ragusa

Who Are the ‘Below Deck’ and ‘Below Deck Med’ Female Deckhands?

Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean feature a number of women on deck. The mainly male-driven position has included a woman in more than one occasion, showing that women are more than capable of handling the physical rigors of the job. Thus far three women manned the deck (and crushed it while doing so) on …

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck:’ This Is the Biggest Reason Why Chief Stew Adrienne Gang Did Not Want to Return to the Show

New Below Deck fans may not realize that Kate Chastain wasn’t the chief stew for the entire series. The show actually opened with Adrienne Gang as the chief stew who was just as tough and detail oriented as Chastain. Like Chastain, Gang clashed with her stews but found a way to create a working relationship …

by Gina Ragusa

Why Didn’t Kate Chastain from ‘Below Deck’ Get Fired for the ‘Rocket Ship’ on the Charter Guest’s Bed?

Although viewers see chief stew Kate Chastain and Captain Lee Rosbach from Below Deck as a tight team, they experienced one instance that could have changed their relationship forever. Most recently their working relationship was put to the test after Chastain was caught on camera verbally harassing third stew Caroline Bedol. However, Rosbach continued to …

by Gina Ragusa

‘Below Deck Med:’ What Was the Most Asked Question Last Season?

From yachting terms to casting questions, Below Deck Mediterranean fans are a curious bunch. Captain Sandy Yawn and Captain Lee Rosbach do a great job addressing as many fan questions on Twitter as possible. When trouble started brewing in the kitchen on Below Deck Med, Yawn was flooded with questions about the chef. Fans couldn’t …

by Gina Ragusa

Entertainment

‘Below Deck:’ Does the Crew Receive Health Insurance?

From Ashton Pienaar’s near-death experience on Below Deck to crew members falling ill with the flu. How do crew members pay for health-related expenses? And do crew members receive health insurance while working on yachts? Like some employees, a comprehensive medical package is often offered as a benefit of employment. But the yachting industry operates …

by Gina Ragusa

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Visit the Below Deck page on BravoTV.

Read the latest articles about Below Deck

‘Below Deck’ Producer Recalls the Biggest Disaster That Almost Ended the Entire Show (Exclusive Series)

‘Below Deck’ Shocker: Producer Reveals Why Season 1, Episode 3 Was Deleted After Backlash

‘Below Deck Mediterranean’: How Much Do Charter Guests Pay on the Show Versus Real Life?

‘Below Deck’: Captain Lee Explains How He Measures Anchor ‘Shots’

‘Below Deck’ Yachties Who Are Out and Proud: Celebrating Pride

‘Below Deck’ Guests Charged in Prescription Drug Scheme: Who Are Dr. Francis Martinis and Jessica Martinis?

‘Below Deck Med’ Bromance: Chef Jack Explains His Friendship With Max Salvador – ‘He Makes Me Laugh’

‘Below Deck Med’: Chef Jack Says Interior Drama ‘Gets Worse’ [Exclusive]

‘Below Deck’: Captain Lee Hated Having to Fire Andrew Sturby, but He’s Why Producers Changed Casting Process – Or Did They?

‘Below Deck’: Chef Ben and Captain Lee’s Relationship Started ‘Dwindling’ After Season 1 – Prefers Captain Sandy

Rachel From ‘Below Deck’ Shares the Best Piece of Advice She Got From Captain Lee

Below Deck’s Aesha Scott Joins Leah Shafer and Top Doc for Real Talk About Breast Cancer [Exclusive]

Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste Reveals Why Captain Sandy’s ‘Project Runway’ Design Was Extra Challenging [Exclusive]

‘Below Deck Med’: Captain Sandy Gets Animated (Literally) in Thrilling Sea Adventure Movie [Exclusive]

‘Below Deck’: Does Chef Outrank Chief Stew?

‘Below Deck’ Who Did Aleks Taldykin Date From ‘Vanderpump Rules?’

‘Below Deck’: Is Jen Howell Still in Yachting?

‘Below Deck’: What Has Nico Scholly’s Mission Been Since Leaving the Show?

‘Below Deck Med’ Highlights Some of the Dangers in Yachting

What Is the True Story Behind How ‘Below Deck’ Was Created?

‘Below Deck Med’: What Do Captain Sandy and Captain Lee’s Zodiac Signs Say About Their Leadership Styles?

‘Below Deck’: Where Is Raquel “Rocky” Dakota Today?

Who Are the Chefs on ‘Below Deck’ and ‘Below Deck Med?’

‘Below Deck Med’: Travis Michalzik’s Tattoo Says It All

‘Below Deck:’ Who Is Kate Chastain’s Most and Least Favorite Crew Member?

‘Below Deck:’ Do Kate Chastain and Josiah Carter Keep in Touch?

‘Below Deck:’ Kate Chastain and Josiah Carter Dish About Their Least Favorite Charter Guests

‘Below Deck:’ Rhylee Gerber Shares a Major Update About Her Stepfather’s Cancer Treatment

‘Below Deck’: Why Did Kate Chastain and Her Girlfriend Break Up?

Who Are the ‘Below Deck’ and ‘Below Deck Med’ Female Deckhands?

‘Below Deck:’ This Is the Biggest Reason Why Chief Stew Adrienne Gang Did Not Want to Return to the Show

Why Didn’t Kate Chastain from ‘Below Deck’ Get Fired for the ‘Rocket Ship’ on the Charter Guest’s Bed?

‘Below Deck Med:’ What Was the Most Asked Question Last Season?

‘Below Deck:’ Does the Crew Receive Health Insurance?