RECAP: ‘Below Deck’ Captain Kerry Continues His Firing Spree and Eliminates Another Crew Member!
RECAP: ‘Below Deck’ Captain Kerry Continues His Firing Spree and Eliminates Another Crew Member!
In the latest episode of Below Deck, Captain Kerry Titheradge continues his firing spree as he eliminates yet another crew member from the team.
On Monday’s all-new episode of Below Deck, tensions rose as the crew faced the fallout from a disappointing charter.
Captain Kerry Titheradge made a tough call, deciding to part ways with Chef Anthony Iracane due to multiple complaints from the guests about his performance.
Chef Anthony Iracane faced criticism for several shortcomings during the charter. He failed to thoroughly review preference sheets, leading to oversights in accommodating the primary guest’s dietary restrictions.
Additionally, delays in meal preparation resulted in a postponed beach picnic, disappointing the guests. Furthermore, Anthony neglected to deliver on promised meals, further exacerbating the dissatisfaction among the charter guests.
“To make amazing food, I need to be very happy and I’m very sad,” Anthony admitted in a confessional at the beginning of the episode. “So, my food sucks.”
Before the charter came to an end, Fraser Olender grew visibly frustrated with how Anthony’s mistakes were affecting the interior crew.
“This is not just affecting my team. It is affecting the boat and I just know this tip is going to be s–t,” Fraser told the cameras. “Most of my time at the moment is spent with Chef, begging him to do his job correctly and keeping him in line. There’s just no space for me to be looking after him as much as I am. I don’t have time for that.”
Fraser expressed his disappointment with the small tip left by the guests, labeling it as “embarrassing” and attributing it to the quality of the food. He conveyed to Kerry that Anthony’s disregard for preferences and failure to meet super yacht standards had compromised the dining experience.
Later, Kerry delivered the news to Anthony, explaining that despite providing guidance every day, Anthony had not demonstrated improvement. Kerry emphasized the necessity of everyone running at the same speed, ultimately leading to Anthony’s departure. Despite the circumstances, Kerry aimed to part ways with Anthony on a positive note.
“I think you are an incredible chef. Your food is absolutely amazing. But you are starting to nosedive,” the captain noted. “You don’t see where things are going wrong with the service? For a start, crew food was not a priority. The food has been late. You are making mistakes and not being prepared. I am seeing guests not being satisfied with what you are doing. This is not the environment for you. You are not flourishing.”
Anthony defended his performance, stating, “I don’t know what you are talking about. I know I made a little mistake but I am human.” He cited compliments he received from others about being an amazing chef as evidence of his competence. Kerry, however, highlighted Anthony’s shortcomings in other aspects of his job.
“There is more to being a chef on a super yacht — with the pressures we have on this boat — than being an amazing chef,” Kerry said. “If I keep you any longer, I will set you up for disaster. I am doing you a favor. I have a lot of respect for you.”
Kerry added: “It is heartbreaking. I do not like this at all. The crew started to notice that the chef was failing us. If I kept this up any longer, morale would be terrible and I can’t have that.”
Anthony remained determined to view his first firing as a learning opportunity.
“I love everyone and I’m going to miss them so much. The only thing I need is cooking for people. It is the only thing that makes me happy,” he shared. “I am going to come back like a crazy motherf–ker. I’m going to be back in the game for sure.”
Anthony’s departure marks the third crew member to exit St. David, following Jared Woodin and Cat Baugh. Prior to the premiere of season 11 on Bravo, Captain Kerry hinted at several cast departures, suggesting a record number of firings this season. Fraser also teased what fans can anticipate from the remaining cast, noting the introduction of new characters and a diverse mix of individuals from various backgrounds in season 11.
Below Deck season 11 airs Monday nights, at 9 p.m. ET, on Bravo and episodes stream the next day on Peacock.
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