Below Deck has featured dozens of cast members, some of whom have embraced motherhood after leaving the show. The hit reality TV series began in 2013, and has continually stunned fans with shocking on and offscreen antics. One such incident happened after Below Deck Adventure, when former deckhand Kyle Dickard got arrested for storming a football game. The video of his viral moment surfaced all over the Internet, making fans glad that he left the show. Rachel Hargrove also shocked viewers after Below Deck season 9. She cut ties with the show, and began complaining about unethical reality TV editing.
Below Deck stars have revealed behind-the-scenes secrets. First deckhand and bosun Eddie Lucas disclosed that most crew members aren't always on luxury yachts. They gain experience elsewhere, such as on tugboats. Captain Lee Rosbach's also stated that the camera crew films thousands of hours of footage each season. However, viewers only see the best parts, which producer Mark Cronin claimed are completely unscripted. Another real aspect of the show is the crew members and their departures. Some leave the show for better opportunities, or to escape reality TV. Others take a break to settle down, marry or have kids.
6 Tiffany Copeland
In the last ten years, many Below Deck crew members have become mothers, including Tiffany Copeland from Below Deck Mediterranean season 1. The 37-year-old Florida native was the third stewardess on the show. She was drama-free and popular, but didn't return to the series because of personal goals. A few years ago, Tiffany gave birth to her adorable little daughter, "Miss Amelia Rose Jones." She posted the good news on Instagram in July 2021, and got good wishes from co-stars like Bobby Giancola, Julia d'Albert Pusey, Dani Soares, and Alli Dore. Tiffany and her husband Evan Jones love to post about their daughter on social media, and relish every moment.
5 Jessica More
Below Deck Mediterranean season 5 star Jessica More's also become a proud parent. Like Tiffany, Jessica was the third stewardess on the show, and had a baby in her 30s. She gave birth to her baby girl, Charli Ella, in October 2022, and revealed it on social media. The young mom stated, "Holding you and becoming your mother is a joy and love." Dozens of fellow co-stars, from Ciara Duggan to Jenna MacGillivray, shared their love for the new mom. Jessica's been very open about her motherhood journey on social media. She's posted beautiful maternity modeling photoshoots, and many videos showing her baby belly.
4 Alli Dore
Alli Dore has wished all her mommy co-stars well, mostly because she can relate to their journeys. In Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2, she was in her mid-20s, when she decided to become a mother after her brief stint on TV. The Australian woman welcomed her son River George Thompson with her then-lover, Benny Thompson, and shared the news on Instagram. She posted the photo of her baby, and explained that he was born prematurely. Alli shared that she was proud of her, "strong little man," and revealed that her maternal journey has been, "really emotional." In August 2023, Alli's son will be two years old.
3 Dani Soares
Alli's co-star Dani Soares has also become a mommy since appearing in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2. The 35-year-old Brazilian native was chief stewardess Daisy Kelliher's most skilled team member. As such, she was perfectly able to handle her parental duties. Dani shares her daughter Lilly with deckhand, Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux. However, she's stated that the baby's daddy and his family won't be involved in her child's life. The Brazilian mom's in the nursing industry, and has been thriving in Sydney, Australia. She loves posting about her baby, and life as a single mom.
2 Hannah Ferrier
Below Deck Mediterranean's Hannah Ferrier was the chief stewardess for over five seasons. However, she now focuses on parenting her daughter, Ava Grace Roberts. The 36-year-old Australian woman's had a long journey on the show, and overcame numerous challenges. However, her motherhood journey has been her biggest personal achievement. Hannah welcomed her baby with her husband Josh Roberts in November 2020. She posted her picture and captioned, "Madam has arrived!" Hannah tied the knot with Josh in 2022, and recently announced moving to France. Fans speculate that Hannah may soon have another baby with Josh, due to her romantic posts about her husband, who isn't on Instagram.
1 Kate Chastain
Kate Chastain was Below Deck's chief stewardess from season 2 to season 7. She was an iconic name on the show, and an important part of Captain Lee's team. While the 40-year-old Florida native's career was going great, she quit the show to pursue personal goals. In May 2023, Kate welcomed her baby, Sullivan Cay. She got support from everyone, including her former captain, who wished her all the best. The American woman loves to post TikToks with her baby and share her views on social media. She hasn't revealed the identity of her baby's daddy. Most fans assume it's none other than her fellow co-star and chef, Ben Robinson.
Due to their past fling, Ben appears to be Kate's baby daddy. Since Below Deck features many romances, fans often refer to what happened on-screen and try to speculate. One example is Mads Herrera's love with Alex Propson on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4. The new stewardess got into a relationship with Gary King on the show. However, her chemistry with Alex made people wonder if she only picked the first officer to get more screen time. Mads recently had a shocking interview, where she picked Alex over Gary in every hypothetical situation, which further fueled the speculation.
Below Deck also has many inspirational father figures. However, the most iconic names are captains Glenn Shephard and Lee. Despite their personality differences, both captains perfectly fit their roles. Moreover, they love to treat their crew members like kids. On one side, Captain Lee has five children, so it's natural that he has a strict dad attitude. On the other side, Glenn has no babies, so he's more lenient toward young crew members when they make mistakes. Recently, former charter guests Erik Funderburk and Bryan Guarnieri jokingly rated both the captains. Below Deck guests called Lee curmudgeonly, but claimed they just love Glenn.
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