Oh hey! This Below Deck Recap will probably turn in to more of a discussion thread. I’m full on in crazy land at the moment but what better time to have an Alexis Bellino recap. AMIRITE? It’s crazy meets crazy tonight. And also I really need to know if they fucking fire Rhylee, AGAIN. I relate a lot to Rhylee. I think we have similar personalities that make it hard to bond with others. I get her. I do not get these misogynistic asshole dick hands though. I feel like it is a South African thing. There. I said it. Now let’s just get on with it. And thanks for sticking around during THE CRAZY.
I do not care for Captain Lee’s management strategy of polling the entire crew on what to do about Rhylee. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. But ultimately, Captain Lee has decided not to fire Rhylee. He does at least talk to Ashton about his assholery. But Ashton is pissed. Sidenote: I never really noticed until now but Rhylee has big boobs. Ashton goes back to trying to get his dick sucked. Because Ashton. And is Kate really going to hook up with Tanner? He’s a POS too. Is she really that horny? If so why not run down the dock and find her next Jesus?
It Seems Weird To Be Starting With Shore Leave
And yet, here we are. Ashton want to get it in with Molly, the former ANTM chick who was the previous charter. He seems to think, once charter is over everyone is fair game. Also, when Below Deck starts filling the charters with reality fools, we know they couldn’t get any more bookings. They must be giving away charters at this point. At least the van rides home are fun for a change. It’s a girl van and a guy van. Tanner seems way to drunk to get it up. Yep! Called it. Kate isn’t getting any tonight.
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We have a preference sheet meeting for Alexis. She wants an Irish ???? theme party? I would probably not need to go to therapy tomorrow if I could just shank Ashton. He is such a POS. I am trying to like Brian but he is kind of an douchebag too. Ha! Speaking of douchebags, Captain Lee calls Alexis’s latest a douchebag.
Jiminy Cricket!
Simone, who cannot cut a lemon or make a drink thinks Kate is condescending and insulting her “intelligence.” Really bitch? You don’t even know how to open a bottle of wine. Meanwhile, Brian is trying to break things off with Courtney before the season ends. He was just having fun. Frankly, I don’t have a problem with that. Mostly because Courtney doesn’t even seem fun. There is not a man on this boat other than Captain Lee who is marriage material. And why the hell is Kevin trying to stir the pot?
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Literally, none of this episode is about Alexis. She must be so pissed. Also, Brian is a dick and I hope we never have to hear the word “Bru”again. Again, who asks for an Irish theme party in THAILAND? And Ashton gives Rhylee all the shit jobs. On the one hand she is third deck hand and that is her job. On the other hand, Ashton is just such a POS. Meanwhile, Courtney has a breakdown. This tends to happen if a guy tells you you were just a good time. Ashton continues to be a dick to Rhylee.
Rhylee Breaks Down
Kevin has some sort of back issue that requires the real crew to intervene. Not sure what that was. But Rhylee is barely hanging on to finish out the season with all the trash talking coming her way. Ashton give her no ability to learn new things. Brian tries to mend things with Courtney and it doesn’t go well. Kevin may be unable to cook and it is too late to get a replacement.
Next time, Kate still wants to hook up with fucking Tanner? Is she really that hard up? And FINALLY, Rhylee calls someone a misogynist pig. YAY?
Alexis’s new boyfriend is very wealthy. I would be he paid for this charter.
Spill the deets!
Alexis wouldn’t be with any1 who wasn’t wealthy. We hardly see her this ep. but I’m sick of her already
bet* Sorry I need to remember to proof read.
So Caroline Bedol announced a spoiler 25 minutes ago that Rhylee gets fired. She’s a pistol, that girl
She is also kinda clueless and needs more mental help than I do and that is saying a lot.
I’m glad Rhylee didn’t get fired!
This kind of self depreciating statements is why I keep coming back and why I have high hopes for you. Sending you good vibes for tomorrow ,
Great recap! I am sick of hearing Bru!!! I will be glad for this season to end. I’m sick of the male dick hands. They are all dicks. I didn’t like Rhylee all that much in the past, but I truly felt for her this season. I hope Ashton never returns to Below Deck. Glad Capt Lee kept Rhylee!!! Yes, Kevin stirred the shit with Courtney and Brian. That was an asshat move. I can’t believe Kate wants to f**k Tanner. Pleasure yourself Kate…anything but f**king Tanner! I agree with you TT about Alexis. I noticed while watching that the camera was hardly showing her face. It kept just getting the back of her head until the St Patrick’s dinner. I’m sure she thought she had succeeded in being back on Bravo tv. I never cared for her. She really irked me yrs ago in a scene in a vehicle where she was listing off all her high priced vehicles in a really boastful manner. Her perfect Christian routine didn’t fit with her constant boastful behavior.
I’m disappointed in Kate. As the leader of her dept it’s terrible form for her to even attempt to hook up with Tanner. If she’s attracted to him she could be an example of good judgment and restraint and wait until the season is over to fuck him. What tone is she setting for Simone? I lost respect for her as a manager.
On a positive note I was happy to see Ryhlee was spared Ashton’s wrath. It’s hard to see her ostracized by the brus and relegated to menial tasks.
I really hope Ashton gets called to the carpet for his disgusting misogyny. If there’s another season, I’d like to see Ross as bosun and never see Ashton again. Praying for a reunion miracle….
I was very disturbed by Kate tonight too! First of all, I know she doesn’t like Simone, but Kate should’ve at least ASKED if it would bother her if she & Tanner hook-up. It’s almost like Kate just wants to stick it to Simone further, which is really mean imo (AND unprofessional). Yes we all laugh about Kate’s RBF & bitchy attitude, but that shows a really mean streak in her that she’s shown toward Amy in the past.
Secondly, why would she even WANT to bang such a gross pig? He took Ashton’s side over hers in the last confrontation. Plus he’s a sloppy drunk who treated Simone like dirt. And tonight he jumped at the chance to flirt with the charter guests & leave Kate hanging at the club. Wtf is she THINKING?! I lost a lot of respect for her tonight.
Kate and Tanner have good carma. We all knew Simone was just a lazy piece of ass..
He was always drunk when he did Simone . She is jealous of
Kate… I thought Samoa as a waitress was like a fish out of water. Kates classy ,she’s Cute ,she does her job and doesn’t complain. Her manager skills are great. And yeah Kate isn’t looking for a long time commitment,and if she was it wouldn’t be Tanner.
Kate & Simone are not friends, so she didn’t need to ask her. I also think that she was really teasing him because even when she went to his room and after, her attitude was ‘too bad, so sad.: She just wanted a hookup, not a boatmance.
She has tweeted that it is called Cabin Fever and alcohol. Plus, Simone herself said Tanner was a giver :). So she had an itch to scratch and thought she’d hook up. The boys have been attempting that and have done that over multiple seasons (didn’t Ashton fuck some girl in a car last year?). She does it twice in 7 years and suddenly she’s disappointing and gross?
Agree! I hate to see her even just hook-up with Tanner because the guys this year are just douche bag pricks, but I agree with you that she’s allowed to have her itch scratched. I don’t think she’s disgusting. I like Kate. She works hard, does her job, she’s entitled, and I personally don’t feel she owes Simone a damn thing.
I didn’t say she shouldn’t hook up with Tanner. My issue is her doing it during charter season AFTER one of her subordinates had a few goes with him. As a leader, I don’t think it shows good judgement to disrupt the tone of her team by creating an uncomfortable environment.
I guess I shouldn’t be disappointed because rather than remain impartial, she did participate in the divide between Amy and Kate/Kat in her first season. She certainly created an uncomfortable work environment for Amy.
Totally agree with you! I think everyone saying Ppl deserve to get some are forgetting the “ranks” on the boat that Kate is so happy to throw around when it suits her. As a manager- staff is off limits (for Ashton too), it’s not a question in any work place. Miss- I’m perfect, look at my stripes stooping to the level of running to a subordinates room is pathetic, really. She loses so much cred for that. Ughhh!
Kate does not manage the exterior. Also yachties all fuck each other like rabbits. They are all stuck working together all the time.. According to your theory no one on boats would ever get laid. I’m pretty sure that is how Captain Lee and Mary Anne met, she was chief stew.
Ashton is such a huge dick. So glad that social media has silenced him. Rhylee really seemed to be trying after Captain Lee spoke to her. Totally empathize with her.
The Kate /Tanner thing is bizarre to me. Is it possible that he is attractive at all? Maybe Kate has been hitting the wine.
IDGI why would anyone want to fuck any of these dick hands?
There will definitely be another season. But Bravo, for some reason rarely gives us a reunion. I think they will take a pass on this season. And they will continue to bring on a female deckhand who is isolated and treated like shit.
I’ve lost respect for Kate. She is not being a professional. How could she stoop so low with Tanner?
Was just thinking the same, I’m sure they are aware of the backlash from this season and doing a reunion (especially when it has not been an in stone thing for this show) would only stir up everyone’s bad views on the show even more. Not gonna happen.
I almost thought Ashton was going to be fired, that would have been too much too hope for. Rhylee hasn’t always been awesome but they are screwing her hard, it’s not cool at all. I’m over these assholes.
Is anyone else interested in the “real” crew? Who was that kind man helping Kevin?
One of the people that actually run the boat.
How many real boat crew people are there? Is the tip all fake too? I would think they would get their portion? (I never did the math while watching) I do remember in past seasons seeing the engineer guy here & there, I think he helped carry a naked drunk kat to bed.
There’s at least a first mate and an engineer. We usually meet those two on the first episode of a season and then don’t see them again unless there is a genuine need. There might be others, but I don’t believe we’ve ever met them.
They broke the “4th wall” for chef with a bad back but not for Kate being threatened in a van?
The (first mate) is a boat guy, not a camera guy or producer. In the van, Kevin and Tanner were trying to calm down Ashton and protect Kate–they didn’t need to involve producers.
You know nothing, John Snow. Sorry, couldn’t resist. Love your nic! Literally the best television production in the history of mankind. 🙂
He was hotter than the guys on the show
I think his name is Teh & he’s either First Mate or Engineer. Also pretty sure he’s the guy who fixed the ventilation fan in the galley.
This episode was hardly watchable for me. Between Alexis’s desperate PDA, and the “Bru” club grossness, I was alternating between retching and swearing at the t.v. What happened to this show?? Tapping out from this misogynist season.
Still Team Kate. Tanner apparently goes downtown fairly well…. so go for it Kate. Scratch that itch and rub it in Ashrons goddamn face. Use him as a human sex toy.
Love this comment!
Did you see Ashton’s face when Tanner was telling him that Kate wanted to hook up? That was such a plastic smile.
Also they drink way to much and never just go and enjoy time off in all these outstanding places.its just drama all the time it could have so but not all the time. And Kates commits about the guests kissing and enjoying a good time think about this KATE they paid for it and its your JOB…..
I’m guessing the reason they requested an Irish theme is because it was likely St. Patrick’s Day.
Wow, Alexis B came off looking really bad and desperate. Editing was shady! They aired at least three times (maybe more) when Alexis said something about getting married, and Andy didn’t respond. Also, they aired her telling him she loved him, and he didn’t respond. Made me think of that season of VPR when Scheana kept telling Rob, Rob, Rob she loved him and he didn’t respond. Alexis just kept throwing herself at him–pathetic. I wondered if Bravo paid some or all for her to be there. Didn’t seem like a genuine friend group either.
I posted this on last week’s post about the 100th episode of Below Deck on WWHL, but I was late to the party, and I don’t think anyone was really reading those comments anymore, so I hope Tamara doesn’t mind if I repeat here.
On that WWHL episode, they replayed Ashton’s accident scene from last season, and that revealed that Rhylee was not actually the first to say, “Man overboard.” We hear a male voice say it, probably Brent the cameraman. Then Rhylee says it. I think when they aired the show, they edited out Brent saying it. But that would explain why Rhylee now says it was a team effort and why Ashton doesn’t feel terribly indebted to her. It happens at 00:52 on that WWHL episode, if anyone wants to rewatch it.
Pretty sure you can hear him when the episode aired as well. Lucky he said it but Rhylee repeating it on her radio for Capt Lee was what made him stop the boat. So yes team effort. After this series Ashton should not be seen on TV again. Bon Voyage Bru.
I love Rhylee. Her behavior is scrutinized and judged so much because she is a woman. She only reacts so strongly when she is attacked.
Ashton is a complete sexist. I don’t think he has any self-awareness of it. Brian is a loser. He was very mean to Rhylee, along w Tanner, definitely the old boys club.
I am glad that Captain Lee is now aware of it. I love Captain Lee. I think he is fair. I also think he respect women and is not a sexist.
I agree that Courtney doesn’t seem much fun. Never saw her actually make out w Brian, just sweet kisses. She seems very immature about men. It doesn’t seem like they ever really had sex.
I do not understand Kate’s attraction to Tanner. He seems like a scumbag.
I love Alexis. She gets a bad rap. People love to trash her, but she seems like a truly sweet person
I’m ready for this season to be done.
Kate has been cooped up in a boat for six weeks with a group of abusive man children. Her hook up with Tanner has nothing to do with Simone rather it’s something to release steam. At least Tanner broke up with Simone in person instead of sending a text like Brian. Also I’ve never bought the I liked him first so you can’t motto. Unless I consider the person a friend anyone is fair game.
I don’t think Brian actually did break up with her via text he sent her a text saying they needed to talk because of the reasons he stated before he sent the text, his daughter etc. She took it as him wanting to break up. Unless I missed something.
Also its frustrating to watch Brian in part because he’s not on the same level intellectually as Courtney. Have y’all seen his twitter account? He needs to stick to Instagram workout pictures.
I agree! Brian is a rather dim-witted follower, while Courtney is very intelligent & has a dry wit. She may find him “cute” to hang with on the boat, but I seriously doubt they’d share anything in common IRL.
Captain Lee said he’ll never work with Ashton again, thank goodness. Brian pissed me off because he was mad Kate knew what he text and said she’d tell the whole crew, yet it was Kevin that told Brain and then BRAIN TOLD THE GUYS ON DECK CREW! Plus, it’s not “his business”. He text it and she had the right to share and vent to her friends. Maybe he should have just talked it all out with her face to face rather than an open ended text
Yeah that was shady but compared to the women haterating of the Ashton led deck hands Imma give him a pass on that. Not cool, but not intentionally hateful either, just messy. Also I have to admit at this point that I’m crushing on Kevin.
I am still holding strong to my Bravo boycott but I’m only two weeks in so I’m living through your recaps, TT! I’m kinda sorry I missed the episode with Jesus Jugs. But I am grossed out that Kate even considered Tanner. I have said some shit about Rhylee in the past but I am glad she didn’t get fired and I feel really bad for her having to put up with these dicks. I understand that captain lee needs a paycheck but I really expected more from him in the aftermath of this season. I hope Ashton is unemployable going forward. Does he not get that had he been in America he could face criminal charges? I hate production just as much as I hate him! Grrrr!
Bring on the hate but I like Ashton and feel that the “victimized” females could handle their issues with the guys a whole lot better if their first reaction wasn’t to attack them back or try to compete with them on their level. It seems that women today just aren’t being educated in their abilities and value. We women have always had way more power than men…you just have to know how to use it. Yes, I am old.
When watching Alexis and her new boyfriend my observation is he is not that into you girl. Did it seem like he was pulling away?
Yes! And unless production edited out a response from him…when she told him she loved him, he didn’t return the sentiment. Also, at the dinner when she was asking was she that bad in the the beginning, I don’t think he responded then. She gets on my damn nerves.
I think he was just coming up for air.
So now that we know Ashton is really just a bastard and don’t own him another season for almost ripping off his foot, can BD never cast him again! That sweet kid from NY from I think BDmed. Now he never did anything bad, can’t they make him a bosun to get rid of this boy club. Seriously Aston you know what you have to do to get your dick sucked, cut it off and suck it yourself!
It is the misogyny channel where bad behavior is rewarded, so you never know!
OT ~ Sorry!
Did anyone here watch The Circle?
I ended up really liking it and was happy with who won.
I just heard about this show! Would an oldish lady watch if she’s not very savvy on SM (code for I’m on SM. PLS, don’t help me) I avoid 99.9% of my time on it. I prefer a quiet place with TT.
What network?
I saw it promoted on some talk show.Seems right up my alley but my cable, landline, Internet is already my most expensive bill, just over $250 a month! And while it used to be great service it REALLY blows chunks now. And I am not down with having to pay for all of these other pay services. It’s on Netflix or some something like that. There are so many it is hard to keep up.
Also, I never went to sleep last night because I was watching the Hallmark Channel (I think) hours of Hart to Hart that I have already watched, then two hours of Columbo, then somewhere around 7 am I decided I had bone jaw cancer and booked an emergency dental appointment. Apparently, it seems I must clench my teeth during panic attacks and that has enlarged the jaw muscle on one side of my face, temporarily I guess. The good news is I do not have jaw bone cancer (or fuck you Web Md type sites). HOWEVER. While I was in there, I pointed out this tiny little pimple sort of thing on my upper gum line. THAT got x rayed and I need root canal And my dentist referred me to a specialist CHA CHING! My dentist hates me because of my poor dental hygiene. Not really . Exactly. But when I asked about my aging veneers he was like before we can do anything you have to get a cleaning. I explained I’d rather have a root canal or an extraction than a cleaning I don’t think he believe me. I have extra bone in my mouth ( mandibular tori) so when I have xrays like I had today, it’s painful. Cleaning is painful like that for an hour. Plus some chirpy idiot is trying to talk to me while I am trying not to gag or puke and most certainly don’t feel like chatting. Argh. I guess I have to go though. This is my punishment for not taking good care of my teeth. Or you know hygiene in general.
My mom had the extra bone in the roof of her mouth, it was convex instead of concave. So when she had to get dentures THEY CHIPPED IT OUT in order to fit her for dentures. My mom says it is a Choctaw Indian trait. She told me a million times “no matter what, always take care of your teeth” but I didn’t listen. Depressed people are not particularly fastidious about personal hygiene.
Sorry. I don’t know how I got off topic. I blame lack of sleep. Apologies.
Umm, why are you not getting the nitrous when teeth cleaning? Hello? It makes it much easier, but you actually get to get high and nap while they do all that torture in your mouth. I ask for extra and I play music with headphones which is a sure way to get the chirpy hygienist to stfu lol! It doesn’t cost that much extra these days and it’s worth every penny! I hate going to the the dentist too until they suggested I use the gas. I still don’t love going but it does make it more bearable.
I have lots of problems with my jaw, and I hate it!
Back before I had no dental ins….I hadn’t gone to the dentist in 10 years….I felt pretty bad for the lady that had to scrape the crap off! But I go every 6 months now.
I had my wisdom teeth taken out at age 35. It was horrible! Ever since then I can’t stand it if anything is stuck in my teeth. I now floss every night. Never flossed for 35 years before that!
I do the same as IJC-max the nitrous to the highest amount possible. I have sleep phones and they double as an eye mask; through in a weighted blanket, great music, and a hygienist with a lot of charting. It’s the most restful nap in 6 months. If only I could get a pedi in the process.
Well, I’m 54 and do not have a FB account. Or Twitter. This is all the social media I do!
But if you like reality shows, it’s worth a try!
Kate is smart and manipulative, perfect for this show. I wouldn’t put it past her to plan to shut Tanner down at the point where they would be intimate. My favorite part of the episode was “Tanner, Tanner, Kate” when she announced the attempted hookup through the radio. The deck hands are not misogynistic. They don’t like Rhylee. Can’t they have an opinion of a co-worker? They liked the earlier female deck hand so it’s not a gender thing. They should not have complained about her to Captain Lee on a personal level, they should have only discussed her job performance. I thought Ashton had a good point about tying knots. He and Tanner could not figure out how to untie one of her knots.
That’s potentially dangerous. I have compassion for Rhylee’s childhood but c’mon, she is furious about having to clean the jacuzzi yet the interior is cleaning toilets and they are not complaining. Grow up Rhylee, it’s your job. Quit comparing yourself to the other deckhands, they have different assignments.
You are so right, Lokie.