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Daisy Kelliher Shares the Real Reason for That Low Tip on Below Deck Sailing Yacht

The chief stew explains exactly why the charter guests didn't leave much for the Parsifal III crew.

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht  crew put in so much effort into giving Barrie's charter group the most unforgettable luxury yacht experience ever, nailing their complicated drink and food orders, putting on a drag show , and even organizing a surprise proposal.

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So, when it came time for the tip meeting in the April 5 episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , the yachties expected their pockets to be filled with cash in appreciation of all of their hard work. However, Captain Glenn Shephard revealed that Barrie's group, whom he called "the toughest" charter guests of the season so far, had left them with $15,000, about $1,660 for each crew member. "We didn't have our best charter, OK. It wasn't our best one, and I think that's reflected a little bit in the tip," Captain Glenn told the crew during the tip meeting. "Probably not as high, considering all we did for them."

All of the yachties were visibly disappointed about the tip during the meeting. Chief stew Daisy Kelliher called out chef Natasha De Bourg in an interview during the episode. "It's bulls—t," Daisy said. "This is Natasha's fault 1,000 percent."

Now that Daisy has had some time to reflect on the charter season, she shared during her April 5 appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that the blame for the bad tip actually lies with the entire Parsifal III crew. "The tip was a result of bad service from everyone on the boat," she said.

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However, Daisy is still not a fan of the way Natasha behaved during the charter. When  Andy Cohen asked the chief stew, "Who exhibited brattier behavior on charter: Barrie and his crew or Natasha?" she named the chef.

Daisy and Natasha didn't get off to a great start , and the tension only built between them during this most recent charter, thanks to a misstep with poached eggs and miscommunication about dessert .

Natasha previously explained "what happened to me to throw me off so badly in the galley" during this charter in a post on her Instagram last month , which has since been made private. "While I strive for perfection as much as possible, I am human and humans are imperfect. We all have bad days. You guys are just seeing one of mine," she shared. "I appreciate all the love. Keep watching! It gets worse and then better!"

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Below Deck’s Tony Duarte: Everything We Know

Bravo TV’s ‘ Below Deck ‘ takes us into the lives of crew members working aboard a luxury yacht during charter season. While the crew goes about their everyday lives, balancing personal and professional commitments, they often find themselves going out of the way to appease demanding guests. Besides, ‘Below Deck’ intersperses its narrative with shocking drama, steamy “boatmances,” and unlikely friendships, which makes for exciting television.

Luis Antonio Duarte, aka Tony Duarte, managed to win fans over with his cheerful and outgoing personality on ‘Below Deck’ season 10. Besides, Tony has had an illustrious career on the water, and his work has taken him to all corners of the globe. Hence, fans are quite curious to know more about such an interesting deckhand, and we come bearing answers!

Tony Duarte’s Age, Ethnicity, and Background

Unfortunately, Tony has yet to disclose his age, although we know he celebrates his birthday in November every year and is likely in his late 20s. A native of Costa Rica, Tony discovered his passion for outdoor life and adventure sports at a very early age, which pushed him towards an active and interesting career. Moreover, Tony shares a wonderful bond with his loved ones, and it seems like his parents were the ones who encouraged him and pushed him toward chasing his dreams.

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Tony describes himself as someone who has a passion for travel and is unable to stay in one place for too long. Besides, he enjoys activities that push him out of his comfort zone and exclaimed that being on ‘Below Deck’ was one of his “craziest” experiences. Additionally, apart from living outdoors and basing his career around his love for nature, Tony is always on the lookout for adrenaline-filled activities and enjoys surfing, cliff jumping, skateboarding, and even fishing. In fact, his nomadic and active lifestyle gave him an immense advantage when it came to joining the yachting industry.

Tony Duarte’s Profession

Tony has enjoyed an incredible professional life to date, and his work has taken him to several exotic locations around the world. Being a traveling enthusiast, Tony dislikes staying in a single place for a long, and his work history complements that perfectly. According to sources, Tony enjoyed a successful career as a dive master in South Africa and has worked as a Whale-Watching guide in his home country of Costa Rica.

Additionally, Tony found work as a zip-liner while staying in the Bahamas and was confident that his professional background would help him excel as a deckhand. However, viewers will be interested to know that working as a deckhand onboard the superyacht St. David was Tony’s first experience of a charted voyage. Yet, from the looks of it, Tony has had plenty of sailing experience from working on smaller boats and was soon able to become an indispensable crew member.

Is Tony Duarte Dating Anyone?

Tony prefers to keep his dating life under wraps, although he often shares pictures and updates from his breathtaking travels on social media. Moreover, he seems to be happy with his nomadic lifestyle and spends some of his best moments in the lap of nature. Nevertheless, in all his social media posts, the absence of a romantic someone is quite evident, and with Tony never addressing the situation and there being reports on the same, we believe that he is currently single.

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10 Below Deck Charter Guests Who Will Never Return To The Franchise

• Some charter guests on Below Deck have caused unnecessary drama and won't likely return due to bad behavior.
• Captain Glenn Shephard from Below Deck Sailing Yacht faced backlash from Barrie, who called him two-faced.
• Former guest Dr. Francis Martinis will not return to Below Deck after he was arrested for faking prescriptions.

The Below Deck franchise has featured many charter guests since 2013, many of whom will never return . The Bravo series focuses on expensive charters with wealthy guests who have attitude problems and over-the-top demands. That includes Charter guest Alexis Bellino, who boarded Captain Lee Rosbach’s yacht with her boyfriend at the time, Andy Bohn. She was disrespectful and made everyone uncomfortable with her and Andy's PDA. She even insulted crew members after featuring on the show.

Like Alexis, Delores Flora from Below Deck season 8 was a terrible guest. Not only did she misbehave, but she also got drunk and s wam while intoxicated, which is not only not allowed, it frightened the crew members. Delores got kicked out of the yacht the next day. These guests created unnecessary drama on the boat and will likely never return like a few others from the franchise.

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Barrie and Tony Drewitt Barlow had a decent time in the Below Deck Sailing Yacht seasons 2 and 3. Despite that, they left with a bitter taste because of Captain Glenn Shephard. In 2021, Barrie participated in a podcast, Pita Party: The Podcast , where he claimed that Captain Glenn bothered him while using his phone .

Barrie said, “he (Captain Glenn) was a two-face b*stard,” adding that he just didn’t like his presence.

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In Below Deck Mediterranean season 7, Charter guest Frank Fay had a thing for second stew Kyle Viljoen. He pursued him on the yacht, but unfortunately, their relationship didn’t last. Frank will likely never return to the series as long as Captain Sandy Yawn allows Kyle to work for her. Even if Kyle quits, Frank wouldn’t want to be in an environment that would remind him of his failed relationship.

Erica Rose appeared on Below Deck Sailing Yacht two seasons in a row. Erica was highly offensive toward the crew member, as well as her husband, Charles Sanders, and to make things worse, she left the crew with a measly tip , leading fans to slam her on social media. Ultimately, Erica had to apologize for her bad attitude but never returned to give the crew the tip they deserved. Nobody on Below Deck Sailing Yacht would ever want to return.

Justin Guarini

Justin Guarini’s time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht was not dramatic at all; however, he’ll probably never return to the series. Justin wouldn’t return because he wasn't the primary guest. He joined his friend, Kim, who wanted to enjoy a luxury yacht trip. It was more of a one-and-done deal. Secondly, nobody recognized him at all. Viewers later realized who he was and how he was the runner-up on American Idol season 1. Justin is a theatre artist and has made a name for himself. However, it was embarrassing that so many fans had no clue who he was .

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Johnny Damon’s time at Below Deck Med was full of explosive moments. Once, he sent the food back, citing that the experience wasn’t “five stars.” On another occasion, his wife, Michelle, created drama by yelling at the owner of another yacht . Overall, the experience was simply terrible on both sides. Crew members didn’t love Johnny and his wife, and the couple didn’t respect the crew members. It is unlikely that Captain Sandy would want to host the couple again as long as she’s in charge.

Krystal Murphy

Former charter guest Krystal Murphy boarded Captain Lee’s yacht with her friends. She immediately began showing red flags, drinking, and just being a menace. Krystal fought with her friend, Chelsea, creating unnecessary drama. She even passed out and punched a friend in the face. Former Chief Stew Kate Chastain disliked serving Krystal and called her a “spoiled brat;” she wanted to throw her off the yacht. Nowadays, Krystal has seemingly become a more private person. It doesn’t seem like Krystal would want to be on TV again.

Steve Bradley

Below Deck fans should remember Steve Bradley as he made many appearances on the show. In Below Deck season 3, he wanted a foam party and demanded the crew to figure it out and follow his commands, acting like a king. In Below Deck season 6, Steve made more outrageous requests. Apart from being a wild guest, Steve was entitled and acted inappropriately at times . No Below Deck captain would want to host him again as he didn't come off as very likable.

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Dr. Francis Martinis from Below Deck Med and Below Deck Sailing Yacht has a zero chance of returning. While the former charter guest didn’t have too many issues on the show, his personal life issues will stop him from appearing on Bravo again. According to TMZ , Dr. Francis and his wife, Jessica, were arrested for filling out fake prescriptions in December 2023 . The couple used the names of Below Deck stars and got caught red-handed. The Below Deck franchise would never want to welcome felons, especially when their mugshots are all over the internet.

Below Deck airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.

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Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client's needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.

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Did Barrie Drewitt Barlow and Scott Hutchinson get married? Inside 'Below Deck' guests' romantic proposal

One of the UK's first gay dads, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, ended his 32-year-long relationship with husband Tony Drewitt-Barlow after he met Scott R Hutchinson. The couple was in a relationship for a few years until they went on a vacation in Europe. Barrie and his family of nine were aboard the Parsifal III when he decided to surprise Scott by popping the question. It was easily one of the most romantic setups with flowers strewn across the deck that's lit with candles. Bottles of champagne, good food, and some sailing. In a nutshell, it was perfect. Did Scott say yes? He did but a better question to ask at this point would be is Barrie divorced yet?

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Tony and Barrie had decided to split but they are not officially divorced yet. The former couple might be legally together but their paths have diverged. While Barrie is engaged and had recently welcomed a baby girl with Scott via surrogacy, Tony is dating his cancer nurse, Brent. And, it's not awkward between the four of them. Barrie, in a Facebook post , made it clear that he and Tony are in a good space and are in it together. "I’m not sure what the big deal is myself, things don’t always work out in relationships for one reason or another," he wrote and added: "but Tony and I are both very happy about the way things have turned out and regardless of the negativity regarding our relationship, we will both be there for each other through this very difficult time."

Tony and Barrie's firstborn Saffron too has given her blessings even though she dated Scott once. When Barrie and Scott began their relationship, it stung her a bit but she was able to move past it once she saw how happy they were. She even featured in the photo dump Barrie shared on Instagram announcing the Drewitt-Barlow family's appearance on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht.' "Been holding in the excitement until the official trailer came out for the new season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht to tell you all that the Drewitt-Barlow family are in this season x Scott and I are totally excited to share this amazing trip to Croatia with you all and for you to see our amazing engagement," Barrie posted on the photo-blogging site. Catch all the new episodes of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' on Bravo every Monday at 9/8c. For more information, check your local listings.

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Below Deck: Sailing Yacht charter guest Barrie is dragging chief stew Daisy for lying about his family drama for the cameras, saying she got it wrong.

Barrie Drewitt may be one of the most annoying charter guests to never have walked the plank on Below Deck: Sailing Yacht , and instead of leaving an already highly discounted vacation in peace, he is now dragging chief stew Daisy Kelliher. Barrie claims she is lying about his family drama for the cameras, saying she got the story wrong.

Bravo fans were gobsmacked to learn that the charter of nine had few manners but also had some skeletons in their closet. Fans learned that Barrie had stolen his daughter's boyfriend, who is now his fiancé. Okay, that's intense. On top of that, the family claimed to be extremely wealthy, with Saffron saying she spent $300,000 on Christmas gifts. In the end, fans were thrilled to see the group depart.

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According to Meaww , Barrie was less than happy with how his family was portrayed on the show saying, " Daisy picked the most 'clickbaity' story and announced to the world a very old story without all the facts." The charter guest felt the chief stew had made up stories just to get the ratings up. He claimed the stories about his fiancé Scott Hutchinson were purely made up.

Fans will recall that Daisy looked the family up on her phone to find out what their back story was. Barrie now claims Daisy just picked a "clickbaity" story for the cameras. The charter guest explained that the story the chief stew had found was actually a very old article without all the facts. To make the story even messier, according to Barrie, his daughter and Scott never dated. But what made the short-lived reality star fume was when Daisy claimed his affair broke up his marriage to Tony. To add the cherry on top, Saffron and Scott only have a business relationship since they run a cosmetics company together.

Most Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans could care less about Barrie and his family, as they proved on Twitter when they were happy to see his demanding family leave the boat for good. It didn't help his case when he left a small tip of only $15,000. Let's be honest; Daisy did exactly what any viewer probably did and made a choice to Google an eccentric guest. Barrie shouldn't have agreed to step in front of the cameras if he wasn't ready for the bad side of reality TV.

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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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‘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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Below Deck Sailing Yacht: Who is Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s fiancé Scott?

Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans are asking who is Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s fiancé Scott Hutchinson? The two men got engaged on the Bravo show, which was filmed last summer.

Barrie, and his ex-husband, Tony Drewitt-Barlow, have been making headlines since they became Britain’s first gay dads in 1999. Their lives became even more intriguing when Barrie and Tony divorced.

Who is Barrie Drewitt-Barlow’s fiancé Scott?

Anyone who watched the family on Below Deck Sailing Yacht knows that Scott used to date Barrie and Tony’s daughter, Saffron Drewitt-Barlow.

Saffron has admitted her relationship with Scott was more friendship than romantic. She’s supportive of Barrie and Scott’s relationship, but it hasn’t always been easy. Saffron prefers to live on the opposite side of the house than her dad and ex.

There’s so much more to Scott than a guy who is engaged to his ex-girlfriend’s dad. According to Meaww.com, 27-year-old Scott hails from Harlow, Essex, and he used to work as a stuntman. Scott met Barrie while working on the set of the Fast and Furious 6.

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Not long after they met, Barrie hired Scott to work as his business assistant. Scott became a shoulder for Barrie to lean on after the family learned Tony’s throat cancer returned in 2018.

Barrie and Scott start a family

Even before Barrie popped the question to Scott on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, they were planning their future together.

The happy couple welcomed their first child, daughter Valentina in September. Scott and baby Valentina are featured all over Barrie’s Instagram feed, revealing the blessings they have been to his life.

Scott and Barrie are already looking to expand their family too. They are reportedly in the process of finding a surrogate to carry their twins. The proud papas want Valentina to be surrounded by siblings growing up just like the rest of the Drewitt-Barlow children.

Although the family is growing in new directions, it doesn’t mean they are growing apart. Barrie insists the group remains one big happy clan. Tony will forever be Valentina’s uncle, as he will be with any of Scott and Barrie’s future children.

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and fiancé Scott Hutchinson are living their best life together with their modern family.

Bravo fans can all agree that the Drewitt-Barlow family has made Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 so entertaining. Whether you loved them or hated them, the nine-person group was intriguing.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.