Kate Chastain revealed that she won’t be returning to Below Deck. The fan-favorite has decided to say goodbye to the high seas and enjoy life back on land. Here's everything we know.
Bravo's boat-based show, Below Deck, premiered in 2013, following the crew members who work and live on luxury yachts that are over 100 feet long, as well as the lifestyle of the rich and famous charter guests who vacation on them. The show is currently on its 7th season, and it has no plans of ending as it has grown to become a fan favorite. The good-looking crew keeps fans wanting more in hopes of seeing boat love. A spinoff for the franchise was released called Below Deck: Mediterranean.
During the season reunion, fans were informed that they would no longer see Chastain as a chief stew. The reality star shared the news on her Instagram after part two of the tell-all aired-on February 17th. According to the Instagram announcement, the decision was made after the chief stew decided she wanted to move on with her life and see what the future held for her. According to the star, she took many months to reflect on making a possible transition. The blonde acknowledged that she wanted to work on land where the people were so she could work at becoming financially independent. Check out Chastain's farewell Instagram post below:
Chastain has not had an easy season thanks to the chef, Kevin Dobson, and bosun, Ashton Pienaar. Dobson and Chastain butted heads from the beginning of the yachting season, fans can't forget with Chastain threw the chef under the bus on a night when he was asked to make a penis cake. Spoiler, the Captain was also dining with the guests. The incident left Dobson embarrassed and hell-bent on repaying the favor to the chief stew.
While the queen of the sea said she would be stepping back from her Below Deck family she thanked her fans and the Bravo family for giving her a chance to show what she loved to do. Chastain first joined the show during the start of season 2 and was the chief stew for six seasons. She was known for her posh, yet outspoken attitude and great hair days. The Bravo personality is also the second longest-running crew member next to the Captain. Fans of the popular show will miss her one-liners as well as her one of a kind fashion choices. As Chastain sails away from viewers' hearts, they wish her only success in her future endeavors, Bon Voyage, Kate!
Source: Kate Chastain