“I couldn’t love you more. I COULDN’T,” said Courtney Skippon, who joined season 7 as the 2nd Stewardess.
Josiah Carter, the 2nd Stewardess on season 6, commented four heart emojis.
“So excited for you bb,” wrote 3rd Stewardess Kasey Cohen of spinoff seriesBelow Deck Mediterranean, while Deckhand Colin Macy-O’Toole commented, “Congrats girl!”
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The official Instagram account forWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenalso wished Chastain the best, writing, “Anchors aweigh.”
And even90Day Fiancéstar Loren Brovarnik commented with a few clapping hands and fire emojis.
Chastain announced the news on social media with a statement that hilariously mimickedMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry‘sheadline-making royal exit announcement.
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, I have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new land-based role,” she wrote. “I intend to step back as a senior member of theBelow Deckfamily and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support His MajestyAndy Cohen.”
She joined the cast ofBelow Deckin its second season, which debuted in August 2014.
Kate Chastain.Karolina Wojtasik/Bravo/NBCU
Her exit from the show comesafter a particularly challenging season for the Florida native. This year, she found herself at odds with the majority of the all-male deck crew — including chef Kevin Dobson, who repeatedly berated her with complaints that she had mentally checked out of her job and even kicked sand at her in the finale. She feuded with Boson Ashton Pienaar, too, over their different management styles and what she claims wereunwanted advanceson his part.
“The thing with Kate and I is, she’s one of my best friends,” the boat’s head honcho said on theBelow Deck After Show. “I’m always going to have her back, because she doesn’t shy away from doing the right thing.”
A premiere date for season 8 ofBelow Deckhas not been announced.
source: people.com
