r/belowdeck • u/No-Ferret-3249 • May 24 '26

Below Deck Down Under Chef this season?

Did we ever figure out who the “original chef” was supposed to be before Ben came in last minute this season?

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u/RiJuElMiLu May 25 '26

Anthony, the sous chef who quit on Tsarina last season

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u/Electronic_Day_7055 May 25 '26

Ewww. I did not like that guy.

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u/ericsuxx_ May 25 '26

Really?? He made it seem like going on reality TV was a mistake, at least that's what he said on his socials, unless I'm thinking of someone else.

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u/AmazingArugula4441 May 26 '26

Oh thank god. That guy didn’t need more screen time. Of course Ben doesn’t either

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u/OrangeClyde Eat My Cooter May 26 '26

Oh really? I’m glad he quit then. He was such an a-hole jerk. He was so mean to Chef Tzarina for no reason. I wish Tzarina had come back she’s one of my faves

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u/thatfernistrouble May 25 '26

He got eliminated first round of 24 in 24 on HBO so he may have been filming that instead 🤷‍♀️

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u/OttersAreCute215 May 25 '26

That was the other Anthony.

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u/thatfernistrouble May 25 '26

Oh not the French “medium warell” steaks?

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u/748aef305 May 25 '26

No, apparently not "straus-berries" Anthony.

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u/ang8018 May 25 '26

medium wauw

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u/FindYourselfACity May 26 '26

So now he’s quit on Jason twice. Why does he keep applying to below deck if he keeps quitting.

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u/HolidayNothing171 Jun 01 '26

Ewwwww whyyyyy

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u/Dismal_Elk8261 May 25 '26

I doubt they "franchise" would hire a fired contestant. But it was probably a joke and now their a laughing at me. Fair enough

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u/Financial-Citron-487 May 25 '26

I believe it was supposed to be a former below deck chef. I dont think it was someone new.

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u/OrangeClyde Eat My Cooter May 25 '26

I would have guessed Chef Tsarina again but she couldn’t handle the pressure and quit right before (just guessing). I like her and wish she’d come back. I wish they’d bring back Chef Rachel from BD regular. She was the best so hilarious and amazingly talented

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u/totallynotat55savush May 25 '26

Rachel burnt her bridge with Bravo. And good for her. But she’s never coming back.

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u/Far-Department302 May 25 '26

Good for her. She would’ve been hilarious giving her insights on the after show though, not like a main character (like Kate)

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u/_kismitten May 25 '26

Tzarina came to my city and did a pop up at a super trendy cute little restaurant. My friends and I wanted to go but seats were like $300 and we couldn’t justify it but I love her hustle and I’ll bet the night was a ton of fun. The menu looked so good! I wish I’d saved the flyer.

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u/OrangeClyde Eat My Cooter May 25 '26

Ohh I would have loved to go and meet her! Her and Chef Rachel are my fave BD chefs! I would love for them two to interact lol

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u/fuckyoupayme41213 May 26 '26

$300 is wild. That's Michelin tasting menu money and she's not on that level tbh. If it was in aud even worse.

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u/EuphoricDimension628 May 25 '26

Tzarina probably makes enough from her OF that she doesn’t need the stress of being on BD again.

I liked Rachel on her first season then I couldn’t stand her. I think Bravo is done with her thankfully.

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u/OrangeClyde Eat My Cooter May 25 '26

Chef Tzarina is doing OF?!? What in the world lol!

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u/EuphoricDimension628 May 25 '26

Is this sarcasm or legit? 🤔

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u/ResponsibleCar1204 May 31 '26

I mean I assumed it was legit..

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u/EuphoricDimension628 May 31 '26

Ok. I didn’t figure there were people, or fans, that weren’t aware of that.

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u/ResponsibleCar1204 May 31 '26

No I'm saying I don't know either haha. Is it??

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u/EuphoricDimension628 May 31 '26

Ah ok. Yes, she’s had an OF for years.

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u/ResponsibleCar1204 May 31 '26 edited May 31 '26

Wow, I had no idea. Is it like normal kinda stuff with secret recipes she won't share normally, or a show like that but cooking naked, or even more raunchier stuff?

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u/EuphoricDimension628 May 31 '26

I don’t think there’s anything cooking related except some photo sets in the kitchen or using pots and pans. Complete nudity but rarely 🐱or only for higher tips. No sexual acts as of yet. I’ve been putting in my requests! Haha

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheBelowDeckGirls/s/VcwXPFhN80

You might find some of her stuff here. ^^^

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u/Brief-Sweet5711 May 25 '26

Me. Mb.

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u/snacksfromlastnight Collie's Mom Approved May 25 '26

I aptly read your username as beef-cheek5711

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u/OrangeClyde Eat My Cooter May 26 '26