Scandalous Departures: Shocking Firings of 'Below Deck' Stars Including Hannah Ferrier, Peter Hunziker, and More!

The reality TV shows Below Deck and its spinoff series have real-life implications for the crew members, whether they are on or off the ship. Numerous stars such as Hannah Ferrier, Peter Hunziker, and Shane Coopersmith have been dismissed from their respective charters for various reasons throughout the years.

Hannah from Below Deck Mediterranean was fired in season 5 of the series in 2020 for being found in possession of Valium onboard. Bravo terminated Peter two months earlier when he made racially offensive remarks during the Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020.

In contrast, Shane from Below Deck was let go during season 8 due to his underwhelming performance on the yacht.

"Regrettably, the moment has arrived for us to part ways," Captain Lee Rosbach informed the deckhand in a December 2020 episode. "You simply haven't met the expectations I had for you."

Shane was taken aback by his dismissal, expressing to the cameras, "I feel a sense of emptiness, as if a vacuum has completely absorbed everything within me. Despite giving everything I believed I was capable of, it proved insufficient."

Scroll down to see all of the stars fired from the Below Deck franchise over the years.

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Every Star Fired From ‘Below Deck’ Through the Years: Hannah Ferrier, Peter Hunziker and More

The reality TV shows Below Deck and its spinoff series can have significant real-life repercussions for the crew members, both during their time on the ship and in their personal lives. Throughout the years, several individuals, such as Hannah Ferrier, Peter Hunziker, and Shane Coopersmith, have faced dismissal from their respective assignments for various reasons.

Hannah from Below Deck Mediterranean was fired in 2020 when she was discovered with Valium on board during season 5 of the show. In a similar fashion, Bravo let go of Peter two months earlier for making racially insensitive remarks during the Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020.

On the other hand, Shane from Below Deck was dismissed during season 8 due to his subpar performance on the yacht.

"I regret to inform you that it is necessary for us to end our association," Captain Lee Rosbach informed the deckhand in a December 2020 episode. "Your performance is not meeting my expectations."

Shane was taken aback by his dismissal, expressing to the cameras, "I feel a sense of emptiness, as if everything within me has been sucked away like a vacuum. Despite giving my all, it simply wasn't sufficient."

Scroll down to see all of the stars fired from the Below Deck franchise over the years.

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Luke Jones

Luke was fired during season 2 of Below Deck Down Under after he barged into Margot Sisson's cabin while she was sleeping, completely naked. His dismissal came after a crew night out, during which he became furious with the producers who tried to intervene. Captain Jason made the final decision to let him go.

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Laura Bileskaline

The stew's lack of support for Margot during season 2 of Below Deck Down Under — after Luke entered her cabin naked — led to Captain Jason letting Laura go.

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Alissa Humber

Captain Sandy let the season 10 stew go after accusing her of insubordination on multiple occasions.

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Camille Lamb

During season 10 of Below Deck, Captain Sandy — filling in for Captain Lee — fired the stew after multiple warnings about her work ethic from chief stew Fraser Olender. 

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Kyle Dickard

After provoking an altercation with Nathan Morley, Kyle was given the chance to resign in order to prevent the incident from being permanently recorded. Ultimately, the Below Deck Adventure star opted to leave the boat following a single charter.

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Raygan Tyler

The captain of Below Deck Med, Captain Sandy, made the decision to release the boson from their position in season 7. This came about when Raygan, who was expected to take on a leadership role, did not meet the expectations. Consequently, her boss advised her to gain more experience before being replaced by the deckhand, Storm Smith.

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Magda Ziomek

During the first season of Below Deck Down Under, Magda was let go because her progress in the interior department was not satisfactory. Aesha Scott, after dealing with personal issues related to her boyfriend, ultimately chose to bring in a new stew instead of completing the charter season with Magda.

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Ryan McKeown

The chef was terminated due to his inability to satisfy both the guests and Captain Jason with his culinary creations during the season of Below Deck Down Under. Exiting the dock, the reality star cheekily exposed his posterior to the cameras, as well as his former boss.

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Tom Pearson

The deckhand was dismissed from Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 3 in April 2022 after receiving multiple strikes from Captain Glenn Shephard. Tom failed to promptly alert senior crew members when Parsifal III's anchor dragged, jeopardizing the safety of the passengers.

Following a warning from Glenn, Tom was observed engaging in gossip and idling instead of fulfilling his duties, which resulted in his termination. "To prevent a recurrence, it's preferable to be short-staffed," the captain stated in a confessional. "He's not meeting my expectations nor making the most of the limited opportunities given."

Tom, on his part, admitted that he had not been acting like his usual self during that period. He clarified that his personal life had begun to significantly impact his performance on the ship. (Before the incident with the anchor, Tom received news that his best friend's father was in critical condition, fighting for his life.)

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Lexi Wilson

The second stew was sent home after several disputes with the crew during their nights out in season 6. Following a heated confrontation with Mathew Shea, where Lexi made a derogatory comment about his parents, Captain Sandy intervened and dismissed her. In September 2021, Sandy revealed to We magazine that she had decided to release Lexi after witnessing the ongoing drama on the show.

"No one provided me with any factual information. I was completely uninformed, only hearing vague statements about how bad the situation was. That's simply insufficient for me. I requested a written report, urging them to send it to me," she clarified to Us during that time. "Once they step onto this boat, they are educated about all the legal requirements. However, I was never given that crucial information. If they had informed me of the facts, I would have allowed her to leave earlier, but unfortunately, I was never informed."

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Delaney Evans

Captain Sandy initially recruited Delaney to assist Katie Flood in the interior during season 6. However, the chief stew soon became overwhelmed and felt that Delaney's presence exacerbated the stress.

Following an unsuccessful previous attempt to dismiss Delaney, Katie unequivocally stated in a September 2021 episode that her departure was non-negotiable.

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Elizabeth Frankini

The crew member from Below Deck, who appeared in season 8, was unexpectedly removed from the team during an episode in February 2021. Francesca Rubi, the crew's superior, pointed out Elizabeth's insufficient work ethic as the reason for her dismissal from the charter. Francesca expressed her disappointment by stating, "Throughout each charter, I have consistently given my all and made efforts to assist and monitor your performance. We have had numerous discussions about this matter, yet your decision to sleep in the guest cabin was, in my opinion, the final straw."

Elizabeth took to Twitter to address the recent episode, expressing her thoughts on the challenges she faced while being filmed. She candidly acknowledged that it has been tough to witness her mistakes play out for millions of viewers, particularly when there is a wealth of behind-the-scenes moments that don't make it to the final cut. Despite the difficulties, Elizabeth recognized the value of this experience as a learning opportunity.

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Shane Coopersmith

During season 8 of Below Deck, the deckhand on the My Seanna charter was let go due to a lack of progress in his role. Bosun Eddie Lucas expressed his concerns in a December 2020 episode, mentioning the deckhand's habit of sleeping in, taking naps during cleanup, and missing his alarm that morning. This behavior proved to be the final straw for Eddie. Captain Lee acknowledged that there wasn't enough time for the deckhand to catch up.

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Hannah Ferrier

Hannah was dismissed from Below Deck Med during season 5 after Malia White reported her for hiding Valium on the boat. In an episode that aired in August 2020, Captain Sandy received a photo of Hannah's drugs and a vape pen, leading to her immediate termination. The chief stewardess later explained that she had the Valium for her anxiety.

"When I was watching it with my boyfriend Josh, he noticed that I yawned," Hannah shared with Decider, referring to her nonchalant reaction onscreen. "He said, 'You just yawned in the middle of being fired for drugs, Hannah.' And I was like, 'Yeah, you're kind of boring me. Let's leave it at that.'"

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Peter Hunziker

The cast member of Below Deck Med was dismissed in June 2020 due to making racially insensitive remarks. Shortly after the fifth season premiered, the network declared their decision to terminate him, stating, "Bravo and 51 Minds are currently modifying the show to decrease his presence in upcoming episodes."

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Mila Kolomeitseva

The chef known for stirring controversy faced termination in a decisive episode of Below Deck Med in July 2019. Following a string of culinary mishaps aboard the Sirocco during season 4, Captain Sandy informed Mila that while she exhibited “passion” in the galley, her cooking skills fell short of expectations. "I deeply regret this," Sandy expressed sympathetically as she delivered the news of Mila's removal from the charter. Overwhelmed by emotion, the seasoned culinary expert subsequently succumbed to tears in front of the cameras, confessing that the experience left her feeling immensely dismayed.

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Chandler Brooks

In the year 2018, during season 6 of Below Deck, Captain Lee took the decision to dismiss Chandler. According to Lee, there was a lack of chemistry between them and he believed they were not a good fit for each other. He simply stated that their partnership didn't pan out. Chandler, on the other hand, expressed a sense of immense relief upon being let go, as he had been feeling overwhelmed in his position as bosun aboard the My Seanna crew.

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Chris Brown

Following a series of errors and failures to fulfill his duties effectively, Chris was released from the Valor charter during the 2017 season. Reflecting on his difficult situation, the deckhand expressed his frustration during a confessional, stating, "I was simply dealt a challenging situation and it seemed like nobody was willing to assist me." As he was escorted back to shore by boat, he added with apathy, "Who cares?"

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Leon Walker

In 2015, during season 3 of Below Deck, the chef was terminated due to a fire that broke out in the galley. Leon attributed the incident to Kate Chastain, although Captain Lee made the final decision to dismiss him. Following his expulsion, Leon exclaimed, "I'm fed up with it. Let's just call it a day now."