Below Deck Season 12: Latest News & Everything We Know – Screen Rant

Summary

Below Deck season 11 is ending in the next few months, and season 12 isn't too far behind. The Bravo series began in 2013 with Captain Lee Rosbach at the helm. He was an interesting character from the beginning and made the show what it is today. Fast-forward to the present day, Below Deck is airing its eleventh season and has created four spin-offs. The show has clearly become a huge success and continues to be one of the network's top shows to date. What makes it such a success is its ever-changing cast, locations, and relatable workplace drama.

For Below Deck season 11, viewers experienced quite a change ahead of the return of the original series. Captain Lee stepped down as the captain following a series of health issues from the last two seasons. To replace him, they got Captain Kerry Titheradge from Below Deck Adventure to take his place. While the change was very jarring at first, viewers have been able to warm up to Captain Kerry quite easily. Since he is a familiar face, it wasn't difficult to get used to Kerry at the helm, and so far, he's doing a great job at it.

So far, there has been very little news about Below Deck season 12. However, there was some speculation regarding Captain Lee's return. There were several outlets online that claimed Captain Lee might return to Below Deck next season; however, Lee himself has yet to confirm the rumors. While many viewers would be ecstatic to see Lee return to Below Deck, that doesn't seem likely. Lee has said he was fired from the show, and it would be odd for the network to re-hire someone they just fired the year prior. If anything, Lee would return as a guest.

Below Deck season 12 has yet to be confirmed by Bravo. However, the network will likely have Below Deck return for another season as the show has done so well since its inception in 2013. Below Deck has been one of the best franchises to come out of the network since The Real Housewives. The show has provided drama, luxury, and more, which has enticed millions of viewers in the last 11 years. It would be a huge shock if Bravo decided not to bring Below Deck back for another season, especially since they recast Captain Lee with Captain Kerry.

If Below Deck does return for another season, the show will likely return sometime in early 2025. Below Deck season 11 premiered on February 5, while Below Deck season 10 premiered a few months early the year before on November 21, 2022. With the addition of Below Deck Down Under, Bravo's had to switch scheduling for the shows over the years, so it makes sense that Below Deck season 11 premiered a little later this time around. Since Below Deck Down Under isn't going anywhere, so Below Deck season 12 will likely air in a little less than a year from now.

As for the potential cast for Below Deck season 12, that is all still up in the air as well. However, it's safe to say that Captain Kerry will be at the helm next season. Even though there were rumors Captain Lee could be returning, those rumor likely stemmed from fans who were sad to see Lee leave the series. Nonetheless, Kerry has been the perfect replacement for Lee - Kerry is strict but kind and truly cares about the well-being of his crew. In fact, Kerry might be the best captain in the Below Deck franchise to date.

As for the cast members, Below Deck usually replaces most of the crew. However, Chief Stew Fraser Olender will likely return as he's been a fan favorite since he joined the series as a regular stew in season 9. Deckhand-turned-Bosun Ben Willoughby may also return, as season 11 was his second season. As for the rest of the crew, they will likely be replaced with new crew members if they don't make a splash by the end of the season.

Below Deck airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo.

Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client's needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.

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