Below Deck is sailing on for season 12!
The flagship Bravo series, which has spawned several spinoffs, will return to the waters for a new season, after being renewed for another yachting season in May.
This past summer, Below Deck was spotted filming over the summer in St Maarten, with fans spotting the yacht crew and camera crews on the Caribbean island.
According to photos and videos that have surfaced online, the crew will once again return on board motor yacht St David for a third season in a row. This will also mark the third season of the series taking place in St Maarten.
With a new season on the way, we’ve done some digging and have learned all of the rumored cast, from returning fan-favorites to who won’t be rejoining the show, and, of course, the rumored newbies being added to the crew!
Kerry Titheradge – RETURNING
Kerry Titheradge, who Bravo fans first met on Below Deck Adventure, is returning as Captain for the new season of the flagship series!
Follow him on Instagram: @capt_kerry
Fraser Olender – RETURNING
Fraser Olender is returning for his fourth season of Below Deck, and his third as Chief Stew!
Follow him on Instagram: @fraserolender
Kyle Stillie – RETURNING
Kyle Stillie is set to return for his second season on the show. He joined as a deckhand on season 11, and it appears he will return to the same position.
Follow him on Instagram: @that.scottishguy
Anthony Iracane – RETURNING
Anthony Iracane seems to be returning to the show, getting a second chance at being the chef. He was fired in episode 11 of the last season after struggling with timing, organization and paying attention to guests’ preference sheets.
Follow him on Instagram: @anthony_iracane_
Marie “Sunny” Marquis – RETURNING
Sunny Marquis joined the cast in season 11 as a deckhand, and was later promoted to lead deckhand. It appears as though she is returning as part of the deck crew.
On the show, she formed a relationship with bosun Ben Willoughby and they are still together to this day!
Follow her on Instagram: @marie.marq
Ben Willoughby – NOT RETURNING
Speaking of Ben Willloughby, he is NOT set to return for season 12, and there appears to be some bad blood between him and Captain Kerry.
Earlier this year, he took to Instagram to respond to some statements Captain Kerry made about him in an interview, where he said, “Ben wasn’t my first choice to be in that position, but he does know the boat well. He’s very good at his job, but he definitely needs to stay focused and understand what the chain of command means.”
“He knew the boat well. I didn’t know the boat,” Captain Kerry added about Ben. “I used to live by a mantra that you can teach a job, but not a personality. And I think if you can treat someone differently, maybe they might not be the ideal personality for the job. But at the time, I needed the right skillset for the job, and that’s what he had.”
In response, Ben shared on Instagram, “It is very unfortunate that Captain Kerry decided to speak out regarding my role as Bosun on this current season of Below Deck and eluding that I ‘may not make the whole season’ but everyone will see as the episodes comes out. With all due respect to Captain Kerry, I’m disappointed that he appears to be insinuating a false claim on my work ethic and career, which could gravely damage my reputation and character in an industry that I have worked hard in and grown in for 5+ years now.”
Kerry also reportedly “liked” a tweet back in April that said Ben was not returning for the new season.
Ben first joined the show in season ten, and returned for season 11.
Barbara “Barbie” Pascual – NOT RETURNING
Barbie Pascual joined the cast in season 11 as a stew and it looks like she won’t be back, after clashing numerous times with Chief Stew Fraser.
Follow her on Instagram: @barbiepascuall
Xandi Olivier – NOT RETURNING
Xandi Olivier joined the crew in season 11 as a stew, and was promoted to second stew. However, it looks like she won’t be returning.
Follow her on Instagram: @xandio
Paris Field – NOT RETURNING
Paris Field joined the St David crew in episode 10 last season, and her first day was a crew day off. It does not appear she will be returning to the show, at least for now.
Follow her on Instagram: @paris.field
Nick Tatlock – NOT RETURNING
Nick Tatlock joined the crew of the St David as the new chef in episode 12 last season, following Anthony‘s firing. He does not appear to be returning for season 12.
Follow him on Instagram: @nicktatlockyachtchef
