This has been a weird season for Below Deck recaps. Kate has been unusually patient with the stews and even with the new chef. It’s been a calmer, gentler Kate. And now this is the season that we get an episode titled, “Everyone Hates Kate”?! We start with the end of Kate finally telling Simone that she is not second stew material. And she’s not. She can’t open a wine bottle or serve an iced coffee or even check on the guest to meet their needs. Simone reacts badly. Stupidly, she accepts Rhylee’s invitation to be a shoulder to cry on. Rhylee’s advice is “Kate does this to everyone.” And normally, Rhylee would be right. But this season Kate has been a lot more patient with everyone.
Rhylee bunks with Kate so of course she went straight to Kate and told her Simone was melting down. She does say she likes Simone though. Then she tells Kate she is going to steal Brian away from Courtney. I try to support Rhylee but this is not something you announce in advance. You just do it and then pretend not to know how it happened.
It’s Time To Get Dirty!
But, first things first. We have to kick these guests off so the drama can happen. It’s a lot easier with a full deck crew. The tip was great and once again people complained. Captain Lee gave them the afternoon off to hang out at an elephant sanctuary. And the next day off to go to a resort where they can get drunk by the pool.
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Before they head to Thailand, Thailand where everyone gets a baby elephant, Kate has a fit over where wine is being stored. It’s almost like she is planning on drinking it herself. One the way to the baby elephants, Rhylee tells the entire girl’s van what Tanner told her about going down on Simone and her touching his dick for eight seconds. Rhylee, girl, COME ON. You have to learn to keep your mouth shut! And so does Tanner. Because he is magically telling the boys van at the same time. I see you, production.
I Smell A Double Standard…
First of all, on the first several seasons the crew wasn’t allowed to drink on the boat at all unless they brought a bottle back from shore leave. Lately, especially this season, they all seem to be helping themselves to the bar. After they return from the elephant sanctuary, Simone and Tanner have a very civil talk about keeping their private life private. He agrees. They hug. Everything seems fine. Then Tanner starts doing shots and does a talking head where basically he seems done with Simone.
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Tanner tells Brian and Ashton that Rhylee told Simone that he was running his mouth about their personal business. So now, this is all Rhylee’s fault and she can’t be trusted. Actually Tanner, the one who can’t be trusted to keep his mouth shut is YOU. But now the deck crew is all turning on Rhylee. Everyone goes to bed except Tanner. Brian crawls into Courtney’s bed. Tanner kills off a bottle of liquor alone on the deck. He gets naked wasted. Literally and then texts Simone to come to his quarters. She jumps up and runs right over. But, he is already passed out. She sleeps next to his drunken carcass.
Why Don’t We Get Drunk And Screw?
The next morning everyone is up at 8:30 for a 10:30 departure. Well, almost everyone. Courtney is up bright and early and looks refreshed and ready well before departure. At 10:28 Rhylee and Kate have still not rolled out of bed. At 10:35, Kate opens a bottle of champagne conveniently located in her cabin and begins drinking. Four minutes later Ashton is at Kate and Rhylee’s cabin begging them to hurry up. Kate is snarky and doesn’t care. She’s head stew. They can all wait for her.
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Tanner has no memory of why he was naked in bed with Simone or if they did anything the previous night. At the very fancy resort, Simone and Rylee spend they time drinking a gawking at the deck hands playing pool. Rylee is plotting her moves on Brian in explicit detail. Many shots are taken by all. Ashton wants everyone to get Smashtoned. Simone is humping Tanner in the pool. And then, two hot dancers who work for the resort come put on a show for the drunk deckhands. They can’t contain their excitement. Literally. Even in the pool. This will not go well. Ashton starts his stripping moves. Smashton is all the way out.
Sunrise, Sunset, Sun Poisoning
Tanner and Ashton swim up to the in pool stages and start dancing with the reluctant paid dancers. Tanner is so inappropriate that girl he was dancing with walks off and probably quits her job forever on a way to wash all the fucktard sweat off her.
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Everyone except Kate heads to the beach to watch the sunset. Kate stays in a shady palapa by the pool and avoids sun poisoning. On the beach Brian and Kevin discuss how much they hate Kate. Because? Production. Because she hasn’t done a thing to anyone this entire trip.
Katie goes over to the pool bar to clear her tab. Kevin is already there paying his. ALLEGEDLY. They probably don’t have to pay a bill at all. Kevin asks her if she has paid hers. She shoots back that she always pays the bills. Then, she points out that Kevin probably doesn’t know how that works since he is usually passed out before the bill comes. She and Ashton usually pick up the bills. Kevin continues to be a dick.
Time For The Mandatory Dinner Brawl
As usual, the first big issue is the seating chart. Simone is still very hurt by Tanner and Tanner is too drunk to notice or care. When the guys go for a smoke, they try to explain to Tanner what a fuckup he is. Tanner is falling down drunk. Again.
They manage to get into the vans and the producers apparently have desegregated the vans to intensify the drama. Kate and Brian are in one van with Courtney and Tanner. Brian starts up with Kate when she goes to get a beer. He lets her know that he packed the van cooler. Kate is very polite and tells Brian he’s a great yachtie. Brian is apparently offended by the term yachtie. So he calls Kate a bitch.
Oh Shit! Daddy’s Up Waiting For Us!
When they get back to the dropoff to the boat, Kate is really pissed. She jumps out of the van before it even stops moving. The producer keeps telling her to wait until they are parked to get out. Brian is usually a decent guy. Apparently, drunk Brian is not. Wait. Neither is sober Brian. In his talking head he says that Kate is the problem on the boat. She has problems with everyone. He’s sticking with his Kate Hate. This is not wise. Kate could shot a man in Time Square and Captain Lee would still take her side. And in this case he would be right.
Kate is the first one back to the boat. It’s only 9:30 so Captain Lee is still up and in the crew galley. He ask Kate how she is doing and she says everything is great. Then the guys come in. And all but Kevin take their boozing outside. Kate asks Captain Lee what size pants he wears. She already knows this. Again with production. Also, Kate would have made everyone put the laundry away before they left for shore leave. Anyway, Captain Lee is a 36 if you are interested. Kate starts tossing all the other sizes off onto the floor. Kevin runs to tell.
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Ashton comes and throws all the pants back on the table. Kate and Ashton exchange words. Kate asks Ashton if he would like to know what Brian said to her. He walks off. Captain Lee decides to have a cocktail in his quarters. But he is pissed. And when they all sober up heads will roll. Brian apologies to Kate privately. She dismissed him and then has a good old fashioned drunk cry.
Next week: Captain Lee calls a much needed crew meeting. Rhylee makes sure Brian knows how she feels about him. OMG! Master Pearson comes back. He’s a bossy little preschooler. As if Kate’s day could not get any worse. Kevin has a kitchen fire.
Ok…even Kelly was smart enough to know not to make an enemy out of Kate. Alas I guess most of this is just fabricated drama but I’m confuzzled on which left field all of the Kate bashing came from. Also Rhylee has always been lacking in the tact department but she’s just so obviously returned to stir the pot. I think I may need a Bravo break! It just becomes so painfully staged.
This episode did not have a natural feel about it. Unless a whole lotta shit happened that we did not see Kate hasn’t really had a problem with anyone but Kevin and he’s a dick. Simone has whined about wanting to do service after proclaiming how much she loves ironing, and she sucks at service. I thought Kate appeared a little drunk in the van, but she wasn’t being a bitch to Brian. I’m team Kate. Others may hate her, but I do think she does her share of the work load, and when her patience runs out and she’s verbally cutting someone off at the knees I’m usually sitting there thinking it’s about time. I think this pile on Kate crap this season is production driven. As far as Rhylee, she just seems so thirsty for attention. Her tirades don’t feel natural, they seem overly dramatic.
Well said.
Glad TT is back in full bitch mode. We’ve missed your snark and incredibly smart commentary.
Team Kate all the way. She is who she is, she has high standards and I applaud that. It does appear that she has been extra kind this season. Maybe she made extra effort after feedback and seeing how she can come off as harsh at times and possibly hurts others’ feelings. Probably something she hadn’t spent a lot of time thinking about before. I sympathize with her being upset from Brian calling her a bitch because I think she is making an effort in her own actions and reading others’ reactions. Brian was the last person she thought she’d hear that comment from. And that cuts deep.
Kate is having to endure the wrath of production for last seasons debacle with the girl who had all sorts of issues & quit. I really like Kate & I feel bad for her but this cast is giving her a taste of her own medicine. I believe she will roll with it & not let it affect her job performance. Karma’s a bitch especially with the Bravo misogyny bandwagon pulling strings off camera. Give them hell Kate! You are much better than anyone on board & Captain Lee will shield you from all harm. Will watch soon. Thanks for recap! TEAM KATE
Yeah we have had a softer more gentle Kate this year and I am kind of stunned Brian had a go at her. Kevin is a douche and I really don’t think he is that great of a chef. Adrian may have been creepy and all but his food was amazing I’m a little pissed at amAshton for not shutting Brian down, and I think Kate was making a point with tossing the clothes but production gets their fingers in there. Tanner is an asshole with a bad drinking problem, seriously bad. He is a sloppy drunk. I loved how captain Lee was enjoying the bunny pad with his head phones in, he deserves the peace and quiet.
Rhylee has no business complaining about the bru bonding when she has no concept of girl code. It’s so gross to see her drool over her crew mate’s man. If she succeeds, it’s not like Courtney could easily avoid them.
She’s dangerous on so many levels. If I had the misfortune of knowing her, I would avoid her at all costs.
It looked like Tanner was packing some heat in those tight denim shorts. Just sayin….
Poor dear. You thought that was heat. I was going to say something entirely different and opted not to. Because we don’t body shame here.
Ok, I had another look. As fine as he is, for his sake, I hope it was because he was sloppy drunk. 😏
You might need to be introduced to the term “ He’s a Grower not a Shower” before u start to slur the guy.
Sorry. I’ve never been around penises before. This is very educational.
This made me giggle!
As a younger person I may have or may not have sampled many flights of “what’s he actually packing”? Interestingly enough, there was a good solid (😜) range of packing materials no matter what my initial thoughts (hello? Not Thots!) were. Yes, there were extreme challenges on both ends of the spectrum but one became a very close friend and the other, who could pick me up like a newborn…saying alot, I’m quite long and large myself…we just stayed “friends” for a bit and I may have kicked him out of my car at Camp Pendleton and I may have thrown out a few cassette tapes after him as well.
Sorry, tmi?
I agree with you about Rhylee.
The misogyny among the men this season is thick and real. They hate Rhylee for no real reason, Kevin was just as guilty in that fight as she was but all the men worship Kevin. That Kevin worship is why they all hate Kate.
Kevin’s fuck up next week will be his what second or third big fuck up?
Ashton…. if TT didn’t have a policy against bad nicknames and name calling, I’d be calling him Asston for the rest of this season. But Ashton, if you read this…. I SEE YOU. I see how you gave the Captain a hug from behind and sucked up to him royally. You were fucking scared that Kate was delivering the TRUTH of how you supported insubordination. But you revealed yourself, not her. You are also fucking jealous of the relationship that Kate has developed over what, 7 or 8 seasons? But I don’t see you hopping a car and driving for over half a day to get to Captain and his family for a funeral like Kate did. Their relationship is genuine in a way that Ashton will NEVER get because if you aren’t a female related to him, you are just a piece of pussy to him. Captain is only about his bride in that way, so he is able to develop platonic relationships with women, like Kate for example. (I sometimes feel like he has a soft spot for her because she loves Mary Ann and is a chief stew like Mary Ann was.)
I am normally a Kate fan, but it is beyond rude to make everyone wait almost an hour for her on their day off–they could have been enjoying the resort for that hour. And then to say they have stripes below her, so she chucks their clothes on the floor?! Not cool.
Brian asked her very politely multiple times not to call him a yachtie, but she went out of her way to keep calling him that. He should not have called her what he did, but what she did was not nice either.
Tanner–my opinion of him plummeted tonight. The sloppy drinking, the gyrating with the resort dancer, the way he treated Simone, his cluelessness when his buddies tried to explain to him. He looked really bad this episode.
Rhylee just causes trouble.
Hi SD! I may be remembering incorrectly but i thought crew was to depart at 10:30 and she was ready by 10:37? Could be off though.
You are correct.
This is ALL SCRIPTED and FABRICATED DRAMA
OMG! Really! Welcome new person. We have been all awaiting your enlightenment.
From what we saw, Brian only told the camera that the term yachtie was offensive where he came from.
Kate was trying to compliment him, and if she knew that term was offensive to him, I think she would have stopped.
Rhylee is really gross.
Simone ~ WHY WHY WHY did you go right to Tanner’s bed?
I just can’t with Simone, On so many levels.
Actually, I just realized why I’m not getting into this season as much as I usually do. It’s because I don’t really like ANY of the crew members. With, of course, the exception of Captain Lee and Kate. The men are all pigs, and the chicks all read as entitled millennials with crappy work ethics and inflated sense of selves.
Guess I’ve aged out of the Bravo demographic and I feel like it’s all over-produced. Thanks for recaps, TT. I probably will just read the recaps and save myself the hour wasted watching this from now on. Another one bites the dust. Sigh.
I agree the crew this season are awful drunks and really have loose language…as in Ashton bitching about how hard he working at getting his sick sucked…I was appalled..I didn’t like him last season and 2 years in a row is toooo much..where did you dig up the new Chef? Cover him back up he’s down right asshole…I’ll get thru this season and hope we get rid of this crew and bring in some relatable people…
Thailand – where everyone gets a baby elephant! Loved your recap TT.
Jimminie Crickets Omg Bru this episode was weird!!
This season would be so much more chill if Ashton and Kevin would go ahead and bang each other.
Ashton wants to, Kate is NOT interested. That is part of his attitude problem.
I think you read that wrong….Kate is not mentioned. 😜
TOTALLY read it wrong… Kevin probably is interested.
Heee!!
So the Bru Code is the new, updated and even douchier version of the Bro Code. Great job “men” of Below Deck.
Tanner is a douche bag. He talks about Simone behind her back and then in his talking head states that’s why he doesn’t do relationships. I really hope his family and friends gave him a hard time about his actions, especially his mother. As for Simone I believe she has self esteem issues. In my 20’s I dated guy’s like Tanner, who were not respectful. I just hope she wakes up soon and realizes that she is better than that. I hope her watching herself was a wake up call.
Aside from the elephants, this episode was sliced up like a bad haircut.
Production, please stop.
Miss the old Below Deck😡
Me too. The longer the show is on the more obvious and invasive production becomes. First seasons are always best. Someone on Twitter posted a season two episode and even then we were talking about production.
This is my first post and I’m so honored and thrilled to be able to communicate with you. TT you are my soulmate I go through everything you are Going through. Up and down I want to sleep a lot love my dog like crazy try to help people my head is spinning all the time I don’t know how I found you but you are a godsend thank you for everything you do I’m thrilled to be able to finally communicate with you
♥️😇
Welcome to the loony bin, Fix!
I posted an “I’m worried” comment about you before seeing this thread. I do still want you to take care of yourself but I want to welcome you as well!
I agree and I haven’t even watched this episode, production? We see you.
TT- Great recap! You always know what’s up with production and aren’t manipulated by their story lines. To Simone- people(Tanner) treat you the way you let them treat you). Simone may be book smart but she seems to have no insight to reality. Rhylee is unbelievable. Does she really think she can come between Brian and Courtney by spreading her legs? I hope Brian has respect for Courtney and doesn’t give Rhylee a second look. I think Kate has been very tolerant this season. If she gives Simone the responsibility of a second stew and Simone continues to under deliver Kate will be blamed. I like Courtney. I think she is a hard worker, doesn’t take herself to seriously and I think she has a sarcastic dry sense of humor. Kevin is a total ass. The other guys need to stop with the bro code. They need to have their own opinion and fight their own fight. The next episode shows a little boy back on the boat for his second time. I don’t remember the first time he was on. Does anyone remember why he was difficult?
He’s not difficult, he’s adorable. He was four last year. The thing is, he is a food connoisseur at age four. The kid has never had a processed chicken nugget in his life. He can cut his own food. He drinks sparkling water. He pointed out that a meal wasn’t up to his standards.
The other issue is that kids need to wear life jackets at all times on the deck and little kids like that make Captain Lee nervous that one will go overboard.
The links below go to Master Pearson’s two previous episodes He was the star.
https://tamaratattles.com/2018/11/13/below-deck-new-kids-on-the-dock/
https://tamaratattles.com/2018/11/20/below-deck-flesh-wounds-are-not-five-star/
I remember thinking that I hated Courtney early on. But now … she is my fave besides Capt. Lee and Kate.
Usually, I am a ride or die with Kate, BUT training is not “a gift,” it is a responsibility. One tell of production meddling — every service place has its own training. No matter if you’ve been serving or bartending or yachting for YEARS, each has its own way. When Malia and Adam met before the show, I believe that was safety and maritime law. You then would be trained on how to get around the boat, the locations of safety exits, life savers, fire extinguishers, etc. Then, service. Kate SHOULD BY NOW have a manual with photos of bed-making, turndowns, towel-folding — no rocketships — place-setting, etc. Fake-o-Rama.
Siomone … how could ANY ADULT not know how to cut citrus into segments, especially a “math genius.” The wine-opening, the not knowing how to ask if a guest wants another drink (better, remember THEIR drink, “would you like another Tito’s and soda?”) and such. She doesn’t even have the basics of a THIRD stew.
TT- Thanks for the info on Preston. He sounds entertaining. If he is a foodie I hope he is the dose of reality Kevin needs. Do you remember who the chef was when he was on last? I would be on guard also having the responsibility for the safety of a little guy. I think because of the preview for the next episode I was under the impression he would be difficult. Once Again I fall into the editing trap. When will I learn????
Well having a five year old on a cruise ship is always going to be difficult to navigate. Although he is better behaved than 99% of the adult cruisers, there are still lots of extra safety measures and considerations like meal times and bed times and keeping him occupied all day. They usually book longer charters and bring more people than most. So it’s not just Preston, it’s the number of guests.
Duh! I just watched the clips you shared and it was Chef Adrian. Ha! Good luck Kevin!
There was a one second clip of Courtney at the bar with a little golden dog. Trying to figure out what kind of dog.
Agree with others who say Courtney has a good sense of humor. I love the faces she pulls. And her calm, capable work ethic.
Not the best season of BD by far. Snooze fest! Don’t like many of the crew or stews and WAKE up Kate! We need your biting personality back! Best thing so far has been her throwing all the clothes on the floor…but really ? That’s as exciting as it gets? Rhylee and her smart mouth attitude isn’t going to save the season! Miss Chef Ben…at least he has funny comments!
Off-topic and not part of the thread. But I just hate how they keep zeroing in on these poor dogs that are basically homeless street dogs that more than likely have been abused and we know we’re starving to death. I would think that someone from the camera crew or production might get involved in rescuing these poor animals. It’s not cute seeing them running around. It’s heartbreaking.
I’m a veterinary technician I wish I could get to some of these countries and help these poor animals. I went down to Puerto Rico and my group brought home almost 170 not sure if you know what “dead dog beach” is but it’s not a pretty place and it’s just miles away from all the beautiful hotels. No one gives them a second thought. 😢😢
PS TT I have a lot of thoughts on Banjo’s paw pad problems. and other questions you might have. my dog Admiral Sounds like his doppelgänger.
Please feel free to email me I’d love to help you I hate people but love dogs.
A) You should never travel to Romania. They run in packs and seem to be surviving just fine. But they are kinda scary.
B) I have lots of trees in the backyard, chestnut burrs, pecan shells, (fucking squirrells) acorn tops etc I think he just stepped on something the wrong way. I rubbed coconut oil on the pads and in between and he is fine now. Thanks for asking after him.
I miss things sometimes when I am typing while recapping. I was just watching something on Bravo that I DVRed and when it ended Below Deck came on automatically.
Tanner said to Simone, “I love your ass. It is what attracted me to you. Your boobs are just there.”
I would have kneeed him his teeny little balls. There is NOTHING about him that is attractive.
Yes! I cringed at that comment! And the dancing. And the phone call with his parents. (Are they trying to be like Colin’s parents? I’m waiting for them to call him Tanner Wanner.)
I’ve liked Simone from the beginning, but she needs to stop putting up with his behavior.
He behaves like a total jerk, and then she goes running to his bed like her life depends on it.
I feel like she needs to borrow a bit of Rhylee’s take no crap attitude. Just a little. Like maybe 10% Rhylee.
Love you and Banjo!!
Fix and Admiral
xo glad you are feeling better. Stick with this land of misfits and you will be fine. We’re a bunch of assholes, but underneath it all we care.