Yes, several cast members from the Below Deck franchise have gotten pregnant and had babies, with notable examples including Dani Soares, Alli Dore, and most recently, Gael Cameron, who all welcomed children with partners from the show or met through the series. Another cast member, Laura Bileskalne, experienced a miscarriage while filming Below Deck Down Under.
Kate Chastain is officially a mom! The 'Below Deck' alum gave birth to her first child. In December, Kate revealed she was pregnant by sharing a photo of her growing baby bump.
Kate Chastain was one of the most beloved cast members in the Below Deck franchise, but during season 7, tensions between Kate and Ashton escalated to a breaking point, making it one of the most controversial seasons in the show's history.
Yes, Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux is the confirmed father of Dani Soares's daughter, Lilly Rose, after initially doubting paternity, but reports indicate he has maintained distance and isn't actively involved in the child's life, despite his public confirmation and promises to be a present father. While he confirmed paternity via a DNA test in early 2022, he has since traveled extensively and hasn't made significant efforts to see his daughter, leading to criticism from fans and castmates.
The Below Deck alumna, 39, has welcomed a baby boy, she confirmed on Instagram Friday.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
“My least favorite? Captain Sandy,” Captain Lee said in the video. “And we all know why. I don't like her. Normally I don't have to like people to work with them, I can work with almost anyone.
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I'm now a nurse but I've been an yachtie (you might have seen me on a show called Below Deck Sailing yacht), a flight attendant for Emirates, worked on cruise ships, beauty therapist and many things in between.
No. Last time she was asked publicly she said he has never met or sent any financial support for his daughter.
Captain Sandy Yawn was in jail multiple times due to severe alcoholism, leading to arrests for drinking and driving (DUI) and other alcohol-related offenses, including one night she had to stay overnight in jail, before she got sober in 1989. She struggled with addiction, stealing cars, and being constantly in trouble before turning her life around and pursuing a career in yachting.
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The news of Hannah's pregnancy didn't stay a secret for long at Gaffney. Nurse Trini overheard Hannah and Archer talking and mistakenly assumed it was Mitch's baby. After hearing the news, Mitch confronted Hannah, only to learn it wasn't his child. Though surprised and angry, he admitted he had wanted to be a father.
Aesha Scott left BDDU to finish her BDM storyline, Captain Jason Chambers explains. When BDDU Season 3, Episode 1 aired this week, Aesha was nowhere to be seen. However, she did pop back up on her original series, Below Deck Mediterranean.
Eddie Lucas: From Bosun to Redemption on Below Deck
Despite the challenges, Eddie earned redemption with his professionalism and growth during his return seasons, solidifying his place as a fan favorite.
Dani welcomed her daughter in May 2021. It was later confirmed that Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux, who also appeared on Season 2 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, is Lilly's father.
Gael and Nathan are still together. There were others that lasted after they left the boat but most lasted a few months, a year maximum.
Gael Cameron and Nathan Gallagher are officially first-time parents! The couple, who met while working as deckhands on Below Deck Mediterranean season nine, welcomed their first child into the world, they revealed on Tuesday (June 24).
Little Billie passed away at just 10 days old, after suffering complications from the birth. And 2025 marked one whole year since Dani held her baby in her arms one last time. It's a day Dani and Dan refer to as “Billie's Special Day”.
Andrew, Bree and her husband Orson rush Danielle to their house. Bree gets Adam Mayfair who is a doctor and swears him to secrecy about what he was going to see; he admits to already know she has been faking a pregnancy to impersonate Danielles baby as hers.
Captain Lee Rosbach posted a video on TikTok which has since gone viral. Rosbach says that Captain Sandy Yawn is his least favorite captain. He adds to his statement about Yawn “And we all know why.” But do we? When asked about Lee's statements Sandy responded that she had no idea why Rosbach felt the way he did.
While exact figures vary, Ben Robinson (Chef) is often cited as the wealthiest cast member due to his multiple seasons and post-show ventures, with estimates around $2.5-$3 million, but Captains like Lee Rosbach & Glenn Shephard earn significantly more annually (hundreds of thousands) from salaries and large tips, though their net worths are harder to pin down, with Captain Glenn estimated at $1.5M.
“The bosun doesn't outrank the Chief Stew, check the stripes, and the Chef doesn't outrank the Chief Stew, they may be equal, and on some giga yachts, the Chef is under the chief stew and the purser. Just wanted you to have the correct info,” Captain Lee responded to a fan's tweet.