Every series in the Below Deck franchise has fired several crew members over the years, but the reasons aren't always clear. Below Deck follows the work lives of crew members on various types of yachts and all the drama that comes with the demanding industry. The close quarters and particular guests test every crew member and captain's limits. Often, crew members don't fully understand how grueling the yachtie life can be since it seems like a fast way to make cash and live on a lavish ship for a season. While the crew gets ample downtime, there is always work to be done.

Since Below Deck season 1, hopeful crew members have learned many things about life on a superyacht, but this hasn't stopped them from complaining about the number of tasks they are expected to do. This often leads to bad attitudes and poor work ethic that gets crew members sent home early between charters. Below Deck is a reality show, so there is no shortage of drama. Even though fights among the crew keep the show entertaining, there are grounds for getting fired. While all of these crew members were technically qualified to work on a yacht, they still neglected to meet their captain's standards and were ultimately terminated.

Camille Lamb - Bad Attitude & Poor Work Ethic

Camille Lamb was a deck/stew who helped the exterior and interior departments. However, with Captain Sandy Yawn taking over for Captain Lee Rosbach, Camille was put into the interior full-time. With this move, it quickly became apparent that Camille wasn't meshing with her superiors and wasn't in the mood to work. Camille was finally fired with even her crew mates considering her the worst crew member of the Below Deck franchise. After being asked to apologize and get along with everyone, Camille would pick fights in front of guests and other crew. Since her time on Below Deck, fired crew member Camille has competed in American Idol.

Kyle Dickard - Fighting

Crew members on yachts only get a little space to themselves, and the close quarters make tensions run high. This was true for Kyle Dickard and Nathan Morley on Below Deck Adventure, as the two came to blows early in the season. Even though he was warned several times about lousy behavior, Kyle couldn't keep his actions in check. Kyle had the potential to be one of the best Below Deck deckhands, but he made the rest of the crew feel uncomfortable. Ultimately, Kyle was able to resign so his future employment wouldn't be as affected. However, with everything being caught on camera, there is little Kyle can deny in the future.

Raygan Tyler - Inexperienced

Even though Captain Sandy is always happy to have another woman as a department lead on her ship, Raygan Tyler from Below Deck Mediterranean was not a good fit as a bosun. Despite trying her best, she needed more experience to carry out the responsibilities of her role, and her lack of knowledge caused a near crash. Raygan's firing was a hot topic, as some believed it was Captain Sandy's fault that Raygan was in the position in the first place. Raygan has one of the least dramatic firings, with Captain Sandy hoping to work together once she learns more.

Magda Ziomek - Too Distracted

Magda Ziomek from Below Deck Down Under was another stew that had the potential to grow but was distracted by factors outside the ship. She fought with her boyfriend throughout the season, which affected her service quality. Even though she was given several chances, Magda was asked to leave the boat. With her termination coming during the first season, Magda was the first firing of the series. Even though her firing was disappointing, the surrounding drama helped make Below Deck Down Under season 1 one of the best-ranked seasons of the Below Deck franchise.

Ryan McKeown - Unimpressed Guests

The Below Deck chefs have one of the most challenging jobs on the boat. Even when their preference sheets are followed, guests find something to complain about regarding their food. However, Chef Ryan McKeown's attitude and inability to meet the captain's standards landed him in a bad position. Chef Ryan was a good chef, but his food was not of 5-star quality. Ryan was rude to his crew members, which slowed their service flow. Even though his bad attitude was a hindrance, Ryan's inability to change the food was the ultimate reason for his firing. It is also why he ranks low among the best Below Deck chefs.

Tom Pearson - Endangering Crew & Poor Work Ethic

Deckhands get a lot of leeway when things go wrong, as they are constantly up against nature. But when the anchor dragged in the middle of the night and Tom Pearson from Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3 didn't call the captain immediately, he put everyone in danger. Tom is also a gossip, and while talk between crewmates is one of the best parts of Below Deck, it becomes a problem when the gossiping crew member neglects their responsibilities. After breaking one of the biggest rules of the ship with the anchoring incident, Tom was already under the watchful eye of Captain Glenn Shephard. This made his napping and talking more of a problem than it usually would be, and he was let go.

Lexi Wilson - Fighting

The Below Deck crew has rules they must follow, regardless of which series they are on. Fighting is grounds for immediate dismissal and has been the downfall of many yachties. Lexi Wilson from Below Deck Med season 6 learned this the hard way when a fight off charter caused the captain to let her go. Captain Sandy fired Lexi as she felt the fight went beyond the scope of what was appropriate. With the potential for a hostile environment, the crew had reported the incident even though it wasn't on the boat. Former Below Deck Med stew Lexi was held to a higher standard than her crewmates as a second stew, making her actions all the more disappointing for the captain.

Delaney Evans - Caused Too Much Stress

Katie Flood was among the best chief stews, but Below Deck Med season 6 was a struggle for her in many ways. It was clear from the moment she stepped on the ship that Katie was reluctant to add a member to her team. Delaney Evans had no experience as a stew, which only added to Katie's stress. Katie tried to let Delaney go once, but she officially fired her a second time when her inexperience was a hindrance. Delaney often thought she was helpful or doing things right, but Katie had to fix her mistakes. Delaney had to leave the boat with no time to be adequately trained.

Elizabeth Frankini - Poor Work Ethic & Using Guest Spaces

Elizabeth Frankini's Below Deck firing is one that fans will remember, as many of her actions led to her being asked to leave the boat. Elizabeth earned a place as one of the worst-ranked stewardesses on Below Deck after her boatmance became her main priority, but she was given several warnings before being fired. One of Elizabeth's most notorious mishaps happened when she slept in a guest cabin. Even if the guest cabins are not being used between charters, the crew is not permitted to use them for any reason. After being demoted twice, breaking the cabin rule proved to be the last strike for Elizabeth.

Shane Coppersmith - Sleeping Too Much

Working on a yacht is not easy. When the crew is on charter, they are expected to be ready whenever guests or the captain needs them. For many Below Deck crew members, this means getting less sleep than they would like and being tired. Even though Below Deck fans don't know all the facts about the franchise, they are shown when crew members oversleep. This got Shane Coppersmith fired on Below Deck season 8, as he slept late more than once and napped on the job. Shane was another person who received many warnings before his bosun couldn't keep him on his crew and was sent packing.