Below Deck: Who is Kate Chastain and where is she now? (2024)

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Below Deck: Who is Kate Chastain and where is she now? ›

So where did Kate go after leaving the show? She first became host and executive producer on Bravo's Chat Room show, and while that show only lasted one season, she also appeared on Galley Talk, a side show all about Below Deck. Galley Talk is to Below Deck as The Talking Dead is to AMC's The Walking Dead.

Kate Chastain

Following a stint on Bravo's Chat Room, Chastain returned to her Below Deck roots in 2021 with her involvement in Galley Talk. In December 2022, the former chief stew announced she is pregnant with her first child. Chastain welcomed son Sullivan in May 2023.

Kate from Below Deck does not appear to be married. Known for her professionalism, punctuated by occasional bouts of wit and snark, she stayed with the show for six seasons. She was Chief Stewardess from Seasons 2 – 7, and while she left the main show in 2020, she also featured in the supporting 'Galley Talk' show.

Kate has maintained close connections with several Below Deck franchise stars throughout the years — including Captain Sandy. In fact, Kate even scored a coveted invite to Sandy's wedding to Leah Shafer earlier this year.

Kate welcomed her son, Sullivan Cay, into the world in May 2023, and has continued to raise him on her own as a single mother.

There was no massive scandal, no hidden drama, rather it was that the wanted to pursue a more land-based role, and become financially independent with it.

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The altercation began when Kate tried kicking Ro out of their home and threatened to change the locks. When Ro refused to comply, Kate attacked, and shortly afterward, police were called to their home. After litigation, the charges were eventually dropped.

Kate Chastain embraced motherhood solo in 2023, but the reality star was bombarded with questions about her son Sullivan Cay, who allegedly resembled Ben Robinson. Days after the baby's arrival, Kate addressed the online speculation confirming her co-star is not the father of her child.

The former chief stew and Ben first sparked romance rumors between seasons two and three of Below Deck, with Kate later confirming in a July 2019 taping of Watch What Happens Live that they did hook up once off-air.

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The former chief stew has been open about their past relationship, even admitting that it was a casual fling. Nonetheless, she and Ben have managed to stay great friends, occasionally commenting on one another's Instagram posts.

She fired many of Captain Lee's crew members without consulting with him. At the time, Captain Lee shared his displeasure with how Captain Sandy handled his boat. He called her out, which turned into a feud. Captain Lee has since admitted he doesn't like Captain Sandy but still respects her for her achievements.

Kate Chastain, well known and beloved for her role as Chief Stew on Bravo's “Below Deck,” retired from yachtie life after six seasons as a star and fan favorite on the show.

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And in the process of doing it all, the Australian native fell in love with husband, Josh Roberts. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Ava Roberts, in October 2020, before they tied the knot in Australia in March 2022.

Ben has a successful catering business for which he travels all over the world creating culinary masterpieces. He is available for private events, private instruction and guest appearances.

Before coming to The Traitors, Kate was a Below Deck alumni who left the show after six seasons only to become an executive producer for Bravo's Chat Room. Apart from her TV career, she is also an author, a podcast host, and a philanthropist. That makes her net worth $300K, according to celebritynetworth.com.

Kate was filmed during the reunion episode of The Traitors [US] season 1 while pregnant, and later gave birth to a boy named Sullivan Cay.

The cast earns money working on the boat, which is supplemented by tips from guests and their involvement in the reality series. In May 2022, Eddie Lucas sparked a conversation about paychecks when he revealed that he won't be coming back for season 10 of Below Deck after appearing in six seasons.

After the relationship didn't work out, Kelley gladly left his desk job to rejoin the yachting industry. Since then, Kelley moved back to Fort Lauderdale, FL and is currently a captain on a yacht. As a side hustle, he is also a photographer and videographer.