Below Deck season 12 has been officially announced by Bravo. The original Below Deck series returned this year with a major cast change. After 10 years with the franchise, Captain Lee Rosbach wasn't asked back, with Below Deck Adventure's Captain Kerry Titheradge taking his place for Below Deck season 11, which is in its final weeks on the air. Joining him on board the St. David were Chef Anthony Iracane (who was fired and replaced by Nick Tatlock), Fraser Olender, Xandi Olivier, Barbie Pascual, Cat Baugh (replaced by Paris Field), Jared Woodin (who was fired), Ben Willoughby, Sunny Marquis, Kyle Stillie and Dylan Pierre De Villiers.
Bravo just renewed Below Deck season 12, which comes on the heels of two cast members spotted filming on the St. David .
Bravo has officially picked up Below Deck season 12. Alongside this news, the network also ordered renewals for Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, Married To Medicine, Top Chef, Vanderpump Rules spin-off The Valley, and multiple Real Housewives shows. This announcement comes just days after Captain Kerry and Fraser were spotted filming on board the St. Davidfor Below Deck season 12.
Which Cast Members Should Return For Below Deck Season 12?
Sunny, Barbie & Kyle Should Stay On Below Deck
While Below Deck season 11 is still airing on Bravo, the next installment of the popular series has already started filming. According to sources who spotted Captain Kerry and Fraser filming aboard the St. David, the season's already underway, leading to speculation about who will return for another charter season. With both Fraser and Captain Kerry confirmed to return, there are some crew members that viewers would be more interested in seeing again than others. The Below Deck season 11 cast had some crew that were enjoyable to watch, like deckhand Sunny and stew Paris, and others who weren't as enjoyable.
While there was hopethat Fraser wouldn't be back in the role of Chief Stew after his difficult performance during Below Deck season 11, it appears that he's been able to come back aboard the St. David for another charter season. Boatmancing Bosun Ben Willoughby may be another crew member that viewers aren't interested in seeing again in Below Deck season 12. While Ben has been working throughout the last two charter seasons, his performance and personal drama have been too much to handle in the current season. While Ben shouldn't return, it would be great to see Sunny, Barbie, and Kyle again.
As Below Deck season 12 is just getting started, it appears it may be a while before the entire cast is announced for public consumption. Though Captain Kerry and Fraser have already been spoiled, hopefully, the rest of the cast list will be revealed over the next several weeks when they're spotted in filming locations. Regardless of whether the cast is discovered or not, it'll be exciting to spend another charter season with fan-favorite Below Deck crew members.
