Summary
- Fan-favorite captains and crew members shine on Below Deck, but power chasers can overshadow the show.
- Life on a superyacht may seem glamorous, but Below Deck sheds light on the grueling side of sea travel.
- Casting villains and drama magnets shake the pot Below Deck, but power-seekers and fame-seekers can disrupt the season.
Below decks has introduced a number of fan-favorite captains and crew members, but every now and then a few gravity-seekers drown out the show. Below decks is known for its iconic shape that follows the staff and crew working on the superyacht. Life on a yacht seems luxurious and mundane, but Below decks has revealed the grueling side of sea travel. The program’s popularity has brought a number of side effects, while its mainstay, Below decks season 11 premiered in February 2024 with a mix of familiar faces.
Reality television has created some iconic stars, but it has also created thirsty, fame-hungry influencers. Below decks Actors are part of a TV series, but they are also there to do a job. Managing the crew workload on these yachts requires a strong team. There have been numerous of them Below decks franchise villains who, like power chasers, know how to stir up drama on board. However, when the actor is more interested in creating memorable TV moments and attracting some kind of fame after their performance, things start to go awry.
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10 Adrienne Gang
Under the deck season 1
Adrienne Gang was the first main pot Below decks season 1. However he was the original cast member of the series, Adrienne was not asked back as a member of the show’s crew. He performed during Below decks season 2 as a friend of the primary charter guest, and his former co-workers were unenthusiastic about working for him. Since his departure from the series, he has remained involved Below decks Zeitgeist by starting the adjacent podcast, The Gangplank Report. In the podcast, Adrienne talked to a guy Below decks alum and discuss broadcast seasons.
Adrienne is very proud of his time Below decks. In her Instagram bio, she says she was on the show by writing: “AND #mainstew @bravotv #BelowDeck.” Adrienne also refers to her job as a celebrity chef, which she took after leaving the Bravo series. He also organized a viewing party for the premiere Below decks season 11. Although Adrienne was only shown as a member of the crew in one season, it is clear that he is excited to call himself “AND” Below decks.
9 Hannah Ferrier
Below Deck Mediterranean season 1-5
Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea season 5 would have looked different without Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier. No doubt the season suffered after Hannah was fired from captain Sandy Yawn. After filming Deck Med, Hannah jumped on board to film A real love boat as the cruise director of the dating series. He was cast TraitorsAustralia season 2, one of the hottest and most anticipated reality series. Even though it’s been a few years since him Below decksHannah has used her history on that show to expand her career as a reality TV star.
It’s safe to say that Hannah has stayed in the spotlight since her appearance Deck Medand his presence isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. He hosts his podcast, Dear Reality, you are lost!which according to the podcast’s Instagram bio “delv(e) deep into the Bravo/Reality TV/Celebrity world.On Captain Lee’s podcast Get salty with Captain LeeHannah said she was considering going back Below decks if Captain Lee or Captain Jason Chambers asked him to.
8 Colin Macrae
Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2-4
Colin Macrae scored the first Below decks appearance on Sailboat below deck season 2. He was a fan favorite because he didn’t get into drama and did his job exceptionally well. However, during Sailboat below deck season 4, he was single and found himself in a love triangle with crew members Daisy Kelliher and Gary King. Colin’s personality changed Sailboat below deck seasons 3-4, and he was ready to stir up more drama. He has done his time Below decks promotes his YouTube channel where he posts videos about sailing.
7 Natalia Scudder
Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 7 and 8
Natalya Scudder was the drama on Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea season 8. Natalya and Tumi Mhlongo immediately feuded during the season, and Natalya arguably prolonged their conflict. He spoke about Tumi to their crew members, which drew more attention to both of them. Their fight was exacerbated by his dear friend Kyle Viljoen. Kyle got between Natalja and Tumi before they had a chance to meet. However, Natalya continued her conflict by tapping back and becoming defensive at Tumi’s request.
Natalya and Kyle love attention. They also fought all the time Deck Med season 8, and Natalya ended up leaving because of the drama. However, he returned to stir up controversy once more during the season finale. Although he had already finished, Natalja had to be present Deck Med season 8 known once more. Natalya and Kyle made a perfect duo on the show because of their dramatic nature. They knew how to make great, compelling television, and they did just that.
6 Ashton Pienaar
Below Deck seasons 6 and 7
Ashton Pienaar suffered one of the most dangerous accidents of the year Below decks season 6 when his leg got caught in a tow rope. Ashton was dragged into the water and had to be rescued by a cameraman. He was called back Below decks season 7, but it didn’t make a big impression on viewers. Ashton drank heavily in his second season and was often angry and violent when doing so. He was not invited back Under the hood, buthe used his time on the show to create and promote his fitness company.
5 Fraser Olender
Below Deck season 8-11
Fraser Olender is one of the leading figures Below decks season 11. She is the poster child of the latest season and has been stirring up drama on camera. Fraser’s conflicts with Barbie Pascual have passed the season, and sometimes the drama feels a bit forced. Former The Real Housewives of New York pace Jill Zarin criticized Fraser for his lack of leadership skills, which made his journey enjoyable. His drama with Barbie has gone dark Below decks season 11. After dealing with the conflict in season 10, perhaps Fraser knew he could draw more attention to himself with this controversy.
4 Malia White
Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 2, 5 and 6
Malia White’s time is on Below deck, the Mediterranean Sea captivated the audience. She was in a relationship with her co-star Tom Checketts. Their eventual separation was heartbreaking for many Below decks fans, but he was also known for his controversial actions on board. Like many reality TV alums, Malia has amassed an impressive following on Instagram, with over 570,000 followers. She is used his audience to promote him Below decks– related podcast, Total Ship Showand follow his fitness journey.
3 Ben Willoughby
Below Deck seasons 10 and 11
Below decks season 11 star Ben Willoughby was very unhappy with the filming of the season. Ben considered revealing the truth Below decks In the Instagram Stories series on his page. Reddit user Polish shared screenshots of his answers to fan questions where it was clear that Ben was unhappy with his edit of the season. “There is too much to see” he wrote and added, “I’m at a crossroads as to whether the truth needs to be told.“Ben said he would join Sailboat below deck or Deck Med. He may have threatened to reveal the production to attract press.
2 Alex Propson
Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3
Alex Propson enjoyed starting the drama Sailboat below deck season 3. She showed romantic interest in Mad Herrera, but they did not end up pursuing a relationship. Alex has done a lot of pushing to stay in the limelight since performing Sailboat below deck. On Alex’s Instagram, he advertises the interviews he has done, hoping to increase his numbers. He also joined the cast Winter house season 3, continuing his tenure at Bravo. Alex seems to be a fan of himself, which makes him one of the biggest power chasers Below decks.
1 Kyle Viljoen
Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 7 and 8
Kyle Viljoen joined Deck Med season 8 is going to stir up some drama. Kyle was friends with both Natalja and Tumi. He got into the ears of both women before they met, and told them negative things about each other. As Natalya and Tumi clashed on the yacht, Kyle continued to spew gossip and fueled tension between the women. Later in the season, Kyle clashed with Natalya one more time, which ended with her exit. Despite this conflict, Kyle and Natalya have since made amends, and she made the announcement on social media.
Kyle and Natalya knew how much attention the collapse of their friendship would receive and Kyle loved to highlight this on social media. In front Deck Med in the season 8 finale, Kyle made another dramatic post on Instagram commemorating her time on the show. His Instagram caption was very long, and Kyle thanked the network, her friends and family for their support. He also teased “next announcement”, which felt like a promotional plug for an upcoming project.
There have been quite a few influence-seeking performers Below decks. Gravity seekers can detract from the value of the season, as these people tend to compete for attention in odd ways on camera. Whether they’re using the opportunity to appear on the show to build a following or promote their businesses, it’s clear they’re enjoying the attention the Bravo series brings.
Below decks
season 11 airs Mondays at 9:00 PM EDT on Bravo, followed by the following day on Peacock.
Sources: Adrienne Gang/Instagram, Dear Reality, You’re Lost!/Instagram, Teanailpolish/Reddit, Alex Propson/Instagram, Salty With Captain Lee, Kyle Viljoen/Instagram
Below decks
Below Deck is a popular reality TV series that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxury yachts and meet the needs of their clients. After the original series proved successful, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows, including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.
- Created by
- Mark Cronin, Rebecca Taylor Henning, Doug Henning