What happened to Kate Chastain from Below Deck? Details explored

Kate Chastain is a reality TV star who appeared on Below Deck until season 7 of the show. Below Deck is a reality TV show on Bravo that follows the lives of crew members aboard a luxury yacht as they handle the demands of high-end charters while dealing with their dramas. The show has led to several spin-offs following the success of the original Below Deck series.

In season 7, the TV show Below Deck sailed through Thailand aboard the luxury yacht Valor. It was the most controversial season yet. Kate was the Chief Stew and her announcement of leaving the show left the audience saddened, as she had been a fan favorite since her arrival in season 2.

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Drama and controversy of season 7 and Kate Chastain's departure:

Sailing through Thailand on the Valor, Kate served as the Chief Stew and was a fan-favorite star of the Below Deck series. The season had included friction between the male and female crew members of the Valor Yacht, which ignited controversy and made the series a hit.

The interactions, particularly between Kate Chastain and Ashton Pienaar, were incredibly tense. Ashton's behavior after drinking and a night out became a central theme of the show, leading to several uncomfortable moments caused by the crew's actions. Fans were shocked by a moment when Ashton aggressively confronted Kate in a van.

In the seventh season of Below Deck, the crew members faced serious accusations of creating a toxic work environment, particularly affecting female crew members such as Kate Chastain and Simone Mashile. This negative atmosphere ultimately led to Kate Chastain, the fan-favorite and iconic cast member, departing from the show.

It was reported that she made this decision due to the toxic nature of the work environment during that season and her aspirations for new opportunities.

In her leaving statement, she referred to the incident of Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down from royal status and compared it to her leaving the show as the senior member leaving the Yacht. The captain of the Yacht, Lee, was nervous as she went, losing such an integral part of the crew.

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What is Kate Chastain doing after the show?

Even after departing from the original series, she has remained involved in multiple spin-offs, including Galley Talk. Additionally, she has participated in numerous interviews discussing the show. Chastain is also the author of the book "Lucky Charming," which provides insights into her time on the show Below Deck. The book was published in 2016.

Kate joined SiriusXM as a radio jockey and hosted a show called Unapologetically Kate Chastain. In 2021, she started her own production company and also established a non-profit resale store called 'Genesis Boutique' in Florida. The store raises money for Genesis House, a charity that supports homeless women and children.

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Will Kate Chastain be back on the Below Deck?

Kate will not be coming back to Below Deck as she is involved in various other ventures she wanted to pursue when she was on the show. It was said that she didn’t like some duties of a stew as well as the work environment of the season.

In May 2023, Kate gave birth to a son named Sullivan Cay. She has chosen to raise her son as a single parent and has decided not to disclose the identity of the father. Given these circumstances, it seems unlikely that she will make a return to the show in the near future.

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Kate Chastain for now, is experiencing and investing in the most crucial endeavor of her life raising her son, sharing photos of him on Instagram with fans, and living the life of an influencer.