Below Deck has struggled to find someone to replace fan favorite Kate Chastain since she left after Season 7.
There’s no question that no one can fill Kate’s shoes because there’s simply no one like her.
However, Fraser Olender may have just filled the void after years of searching for a new chief stew on the Og show.
On Season 10 of Below Deck, Fraser made history as the first-ever male chief stew in the yachting franchise history.
Now it seems Fraser has done it again, making Below Deck history on Season 11 as well.
Fraser’s the only chief stew aside from Kate to do more than one season of Below Deck, making some people wonder if the show has found its new face.
Has Below Deck found Kate Chastain’s replacement in Fraser Olender?
Francesca Rubi was the first chief stew after Kate on Season 8 of Below Deck.
There’s no question that no one can fill Kate’s shoes because there’s simply no one like her.
However, Fraser Olender may have just filled the void after years of searching for a new chief stew on the Og show.
On Season 10 of Below Deck, Fraser made history as the first-ever male chief stew in the yachting franchise history.
Now it seems Fraser has done it again, making Below Deck history on Season 11 as well.
Fraser’s the only chief stew aside from Kate to do more than one season of Below Deck, making some people wonder if the show has found its new face.
Has Below Deck found Kate Chastain’s replacement in Fraser Olender?
Francesca Rubi was the first chief stew after Kate on Season 8 of Below Deck.
- 2/10/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Captain Lee Rosbach from Below Deck always used to tell chief stew Kate Chastain that she looked more like the guests than a crew member.
As his longest-running chief stew, Rosbach and Chastain formed a friendship, but he almost fired her during her first season on the show. Who were the five chief stews who worked for Rosbach on Below Deck?
Who was Captain Lee’s first ‘Below Deck’ chief stew?
When Below Deck set sail in 2013, Adrienne Gang was Rosbach’s first chief stew. Gang, who is a yacht chef, was also part of the sizzle that production created and pitched to Bravo.
Captain Lee Rosbach and Kate Chastain | Karolina Wojtasik/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Gang ran a tight ship on Below Deck Season 1 but was replaced after one season. “What made the first season really good was that it was genuine conflict among people who...
As his longest-running chief stew, Rosbach and Chastain formed a friendship, but he almost fired her during her first season on the show. Who were the five chief stews who worked for Rosbach on Below Deck?
Who was Captain Lee’s first ‘Below Deck’ chief stew?
When Below Deck set sail in 2013, Adrienne Gang was Rosbach’s first chief stew. Gang, who is a yacht chef, was also part of the sizzle that production created and pitched to Bravo.
Captain Lee Rosbach and Kate Chastain | Karolina Wojtasik/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Gang ran a tight ship on Below Deck Season 1 but was replaced after one season. “What made the first season really good was that it was genuine conflict among people who...
- 3/27/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Heather isn’t here for the trolls. Pic credit: Bravo
Below Deck star, Heather Chase has a message for the “Mean Girls” that have been popping up on her social media.
Heather made her Below Deck debut on Season 9 as a chief stew taking over for Francesca Rubi.
The blonde beauty earned a slew of backlash over saying a racial slur in front of deckhand Rayna Lindsey.
It turns out the haters and trolls are still coming for the chief stew.
As speculation mounts, Heather returns for Below Deck Season 10, she’s sending PSA to those women choosing to be mean toward her and others.
Taking to Instagram Stories this week, Heather didn’t hold back standing up for herself.
Heather Chase has a message for “Mean Girls”
The Below Deck beauty kicked off her note by stating it was PSA before taking aim at women who still have the “Mean Girl” mentality.
Below Deck star, Heather Chase has a message for the “Mean Girls” that have been popping up on her social media.
Heather made her Below Deck debut on Season 9 as a chief stew taking over for Francesca Rubi.
The blonde beauty earned a slew of backlash over saying a racial slur in front of deckhand Rayna Lindsey.
It turns out the haters and trolls are still coming for the chief stew.
As speculation mounts, Heather returns for Below Deck Season 10, she’s sending PSA to those women choosing to be mean toward her and others.
Taking to Instagram Stories this week, Heather didn’t hold back standing up for herself.
Heather Chase has a message for “Mean Girls”
The Below Deck beauty kicked off her note by stating it was PSA before taking aim at women who still have the “Mean Girl” mentality.
- 9/17/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Francesca gives a glimpse of her latest project. Pic credit: @francescarubi/Instagram
Below Deck alum Francesca Rubi puckers up in a yellow dress to share behind-the-scenes photoshoot fun.
Francesca was introduced to Below Deck Season 8 as the chief stew who took over after Kate Chastain left the series.
The Australian beauty butted heads with stew Elizabeth Frankini and chef Rachel Hargrove during her stint on the hit yachting show.
After one season, Francesca was done with the show but continues to keep Below Deck fans updated on her life.
While she doesn’t post much on social media, Francesca frequently takes to her Instagram Stories to share glimpses of her life.
That’s what she did over the weekend to reveal she’s working on something new.
Francesca Rubi puckers up in yellow dress
The chief stew used Instagram Stories to share a photo of her in a mustard yellow...
Below Deck alum Francesca Rubi puckers up in a yellow dress to share behind-the-scenes photoshoot fun.
Francesca was introduced to Below Deck Season 8 as the chief stew who took over after Kate Chastain left the series.
The Australian beauty butted heads with stew Elizabeth Frankini and chef Rachel Hargrove during her stint on the hit yachting show.
After one season, Francesca was done with the show but continues to keep Below Deck fans updated on her life.
While she doesn’t post much on social media, Francesca frequently takes to her Instagram Stories to share glimpses of her life.
That’s what she did over the weekend to reveal she’s working on something new.
Francesca Rubi puckers up in yellow dress
The chief stew used Instagram Stories to share a photo of her in a mustard yellow...
- 9/5/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Ashling has a passion for Pilates. Pic credit: @ashlinglorger/Instagram
Below Deck’s Ashling Lorger in leggings and a sports bra shows off her Pilates workout style as she gets her sweat on.
Ashling was introduced into the Below Deck family on Season 8 of the yachting show.
The blonde beauty was part of the interior crew alongside chief stew Francesca Rubi and stew Elizabeth Frankini. Ashling joined the team after Izzy Wouters decided to move out to the deck crew.
After her experience on Below Deck, Ashling traded in yachtie life for one that focuses on health and fitness.
Pilates went from being her workout of choice to her passion as she worked to become an instructor.
The Below Deck alum often features her Pilates style, workouts, and career progression on social media.
Ashling Lorger in leggings and sports bra shows off Pilates workout style
This week Ashling took to...
Below Deck’s Ashling Lorger in leggings and a sports bra shows off her Pilates workout style as she gets her sweat on.
Ashling was introduced into the Below Deck family on Season 8 of the yachting show.
The blonde beauty was part of the interior crew alongside chief stew Francesca Rubi and stew Elizabeth Frankini. Ashling joined the team after Izzy Wouters decided to move out to the deck crew.
After her experience on Below Deck, Ashling traded in yachtie life for one that focuses on health and fitness.
Pilates went from being her workout of choice to her passion as she worked to become an instructor.
The Below Deck alum often features her Pilates style, workouts, and career progression on social media.
Ashling Lorger in leggings and sports bra shows off Pilates workout style
This week Ashling took to...
- 8/21/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Elizabeth is enjoying the summer season. Pic credit: @bettabird/Instagram
Below Deck beauty, Elizabeth Frankini is all smiles in a flower bikini as she recharges herself.
Elizabeth was a one and done with Below Deck after appearing on Season 8 of the hit yachting show.
The stew was fired with only one charter left in the season after butting heads with the chief stew Francesca Rubi.
Although she was shocked at her firing, Elizabeth called the show a learning experience while also declaring there’s so much that’s not shown.
These days Elizabeth remains focused on her life in the mountains of Colorado with her puppy Raja and her man.
The blonde beauty has left reality television behind for a more low-key private life but keeps fans up to date on her life via social media.
Elizabeth Frankini is all smiles in flower bikini
This week though, Elizabeth was determined...
Below Deck beauty, Elizabeth Frankini is all smiles in a flower bikini as she recharges herself.
Elizabeth was a one and done with Below Deck after appearing on Season 8 of the hit yachting show.
The stew was fired with only one charter left in the season after butting heads with the chief stew Francesca Rubi.
Although she was shocked at her firing, Elizabeth called the show a learning experience while also declaring there’s so much that’s not shown.
These days Elizabeth remains focused on her life in the mountains of Colorado with her puppy Raja and her man.
The blonde beauty has left reality television behind for a more low-key private life but keeps fans up to date on her life via social media.
Elizabeth Frankini is all smiles in flower bikini
This week though, Elizabeth was determined...
- 8/20/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Kate Chastain was dressed to impress for a day of fun. Pic credit: Bravo
Below Deck alum Kate Chastain shows off her legs in a high slit pink dress for a golf outing.
Kate has been a pivotal part of the Below Deck family since she joined the Og show in Season 2.
The yachtie’s departure after a toxic Season 7 left a hole in fans’ hearts, especially since Francesca Rubi and Heather Chase didn’t fill the void Kate left.
Despite not being on the show, Below Deck fans remain interested in what’s going on in Kate’s life.
Kate keeps her fans updated via social media with witty one-liners and funny videos.
Most recently, she sported her golf attire for a girls’ day with her pal.
Kate Chastain shows off her legs in high slit pink dress for golf outing
This week, Kate shared a TikTok video to...
Below Deck alum Kate Chastain shows off her legs in a high slit pink dress for a golf outing.
Kate has been a pivotal part of the Below Deck family since she joined the Og show in Season 2.
The yachtie’s departure after a toxic Season 7 left a hole in fans’ hearts, especially since Francesca Rubi and Heather Chase didn’t fill the void Kate left.
Despite not being on the show, Below Deck fans remain interested in what’s going on in Kate’s life.
Kate keeps her fans updated via social media with witty one-liners and funny videos.
Most recently, she sported her golf attire for a girls’ day with her pal.
Kate Chastain shows off her legs in high slit pink dress for golf outing
This week, Kate shared a TikTok video to...
- 8/16/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
A female deckhand is nothing new for the Below Deck franchise. Pic credit: Bravo
Courtney Veale returned to Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 as deckhand instead of a stew, the position she held during Season 6 of the show.
It’s not uncommon for the Below Deck franchise to have female deckhands.
Malia White started out as a green deckhand in Season 2 of Below Deck Med before returning as bosun for Season 5 and Season 6.
What’s not quite as common is having a stew decide to trade in the interior for a spot on the deck crew to work outside.
Aside from Courtney, there are only a couple of other stews who made the switcheroo.
Let’s take a look at the ladies who started as a stew but ended up as deckhands.
Below Deck
Izzy Wouters began Below Deck Season 8 as a stew working with the chief stew Francesca Rubi and Elizabeth Frankini.
Courtney Veale returned to Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 as deckhand instead of a stew, the position she held during Season 6 of the show.
It’s not uncommon for the Below Deck franchise to have female deckhands.
Malia White started out as a green deckhand in Season 2 of Below Deck Med before returning as bosun for Season 5 and Season 6.
What’s not quite as common is having a stew decide to trade in the interior for a spot on the deck crew to work outside.
Aside from Courtney, there are only a couple of other stews who made the switcheroo.
Let’s take a look at the ladies who started as a stew but ended up as deckhands.
Below Deck
Izzy Wouters began Below Deck Season 8 as a stew working with the chief stew Francesca Rubi and Elizabeth Frankini.
- 8/16/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
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