For many of its stars, the chance to marry their profession and reality television is a dream.
Some just do their job and allow the cameras to just happen to follow them.
Otherwise, they’ve changed course completely.
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Here areten alumni who have found new waters to voyage afterBelow Deck.
With breathtaking views and exceptional off-boat excursions,Below Deck Adventureshould be a fan-favorite.
Nevertheless, the crew of the luxury yacht Mercury was forced to move on post-Below Deck Adventure.
She developed a little crush onBoson Lewis Luptonand was at odds with the temperamentalChef Jessica Condy.
9Kate Chastain
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Kate Chastain’s life certainly didn’tcrash and burn afterBelow Deck.
In fact, it’s since flourished.
But her yacht life certainly did end.
Herbond with Captain Lee Rosbachis what other Captain-Chief Stews aspire towards.
Post-yachting life afforded her the opportunity to begin a production company.
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She ran a non-profit, and proudly became a mother.
A gift she’s celebrated.
But Kate has also maintained her image in the world of reality television.
She hosted podcasts and Bravo after shows.
As it just so happened, the cameraman who saved Ashton’s life isnow experiencing his own health trials.
The Season 6 scare helped cement his chance to become Boson in Season 7.
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Overall, it was a negative experience that helped change his mind about the yachting world.
Through the show, Ashton realized he had a problem with alcohol and has since become sober.
He has traded the deck for fitness,becoming an online health and fitness coach.
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Ashton was capable at his job.
In fact, he was great at it.
But when the pressure got to him, it was best for him to change course in his life.
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One of whom was the youngest and tallest deckhand in yachting,Jean-luc Cerza Lanaux.
JL was the loveable puppy aboard Parsifall III.
Their boatmance was cute, until it wasn’t.
It was ultimately revealed that Dani Soares had become pregnant and JL was the father.
While it was eventually confirmed that he was the father, he’s since kept his distance.
Unlike others on this list,JL stayed in the world of yachtingand has been traveling the world.
But as far as being a part of theBelow Deckfamily?
That ship has sailed.
She had a fling with a charter guest and a boatmance with a Boson.
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She had feuds and spats with her interior crew and established a major rivalry with her exterior counterpart.
She’s launched a business calledOcean International Training Academythat allows individuals to start their own career path in yachting.
5Kyle Viljoen
Kyle Viljoenkept things spicy while starring in two seasons ofBelow Deck Mediterranean.
Kyle’s shining moment during his tenure was meeting a gorgeous charter guest to flirt with.
But don’t worry, they had their chance after the charter was over on the streets of Malta.
By Season 8,Kyle became focused on being the bona fide reality star he knew he always was.
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Much of the season was battlinghis former bestie, Natalya Scudderm, forChief Stew Tumi Mhlongo’s attention.
Once Natalya bounced, Kyle became his own worst enemy.
Oh, and as far as love?
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Kyle is a happily married man.
During her time onBelow DeckSeason 3, she managed to push everyone to their limits.
Even though she literally jumped ship, much to the dismay of Captain Lee Rosbach.
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For the most part, he obliged.
But he did create his own sort of drama on deck.
When Bosun Jared Woodin left, Ben was promoted to the position.
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It was a controversial decision, even though Sunny did deserve the position.
2Dani Soares
Dani Soares’ tenure onBelow Deck Sailing Yachtwas quite interesting.
As one of the “older” women on the crew, Dani spoke about her future often.
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They say, if you want something, speak it into existence.
Well, Dani Soares did that.
Like many before her and many after, Dani got involved in a boatmance.
He just happened to be a much younger man.
Dani’s relationship with deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux was likely not going to amount to anything off the ship.
But when Dani gave birth to her daughter Lilly, her entire life changed.
Having joinedBelow Deck Sailing Yachtduring Season 2, Gary’srelationships with Daisy KelliherandColin Macrae defined the spin-off.
He was quite fond of drinking.
He was quite fond of love triangles.
And he was quite fond of his job.
In 2023,Gary King was accused of sexual misconductby a series makeup artist.
At this time, Gary King has remained silence in regard of the latest accusations.
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