The Traitorsinfamously challenges a cast of reality stars to crack a semi-real-life murder mystery, and the casting team should cast moreBelow Deckvillains to appear on its show. The American-based series debuted its first season in 2023, with three stars being deemed Traitors and the rest Faithfuls, who are tasked with uncovering their traitorous peers.Below Deckfan favorite Kate Chastainwas featured in season 1 and returned for season 2. During both her stints onThe Traitors,Kate proved she had what it took to shine on the series.
She’s not the only yachtie who’s been featured on the competitive show, though. FormerBelow Deck MediterraneanChief Stew Hannah Ferrierwas featured in season 2 of the Australianspin-off. Neither franchise alums went on to win their respective seasons, thoughKate and Hannah showcase how entertaining yachties are in a competitive environment. They’ve been deemed villains on their respective shows at varying moments, and everyone knowsvillains make the best reality TV stars.The Traitorsshould tap some ofBelow Deck’s most infamous crew members, who are sure to set a future season up for success.
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10João Franco
Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 3 & 4, Below Deck Down Under Season 2
João Franco has had quite the journey during his multiple appearances in the franchise. He joined the crew ofBelow Deck Medseason 3, wherehe exhibited bad behavior, especially when he drank.João blamed his poor conduct on his alter-ego, “Jezabob,” instead of taking accountability for treating the women of the crew terribly. Despite a less-than-stellar first showing, he returned in season 4, where he was promoted to Bosun. João notoriously clashed with Hannah and Aesha Scott, two of the best crew members who have ever been on the show.
After a rough ride onBelow Deck Med, he joined the crew ofBelow Deck Down Underseason 2 as Luke Jones’ replacement. João had his best appearance during his time working with Captain Jason Chambers, though he still had room to grow. He’s been busy working on his yachting career since season 2, and it’s unclear if he’ll be in theBelow Deck Down Underseason 3 cast. Nonetheless,he’d be a great former villain to appear inThe Traitors. Because he’s had such a turbulent journey onBelow Deck, it would be interesting to see how he’d fare in a competitive environment.
9Ashton Pienaar
Below Deck Seasons 6 & 7
Ashton Peinarr was involved in a near-fatal accidenton deck duringBelow Deckseason 6. His foot got caught in a tow line and was dragged into the water. Thankfully, a cameraman jumped into action and saved his life. After his first season, the audience was incredibly sympathetic to what happened to him.Ashton was promoted to Bosun inBelow Deckseason 7and had an unfortunate fall from grace when he grew angry while drinking. He revealed he got sober after his last stint on the franchise, and it would be great to see his progress on another reality show.
8Ben Willoughby
Below Deck Seasons 10 & 11
Ben Willoughby emerged as aBelow DeckvillaininBelow Deckseason 11. After serving as the lead deckhand inBelow Deckseason 10, he expected to be promoted when he returned the following season. However, Captain Kerry Titheradge hired Jared Woodin as Bosun. Ben was admittedly unhappy with the captain’s decision and critiqued the Bosun’s performance in his confessional interviews. He seemingly prayed for his downfall during the beginning of the charter season, and when Jared made one too many mistakes, he was fired.Ben was promoted to Bosun and went on a mini-power tripfor the rest of the season.
His most scathing moments of the season stemmed from his boatmance with Sunny Marquis. The deck team members had an early connection that led to them hooking up. When Ben ranted on social media about missing his ex, Camille Lamb, Sunny’s feelings were hurt. The Bosun didn’t understand why she felt hurt and admitted to her that they weren’t “attached to each other whatsoever” and were merely “sleep[ing] together.” Ben’s behavior tainted his perception of the audience, buthis strong personality would be entertaining onThe Traitors. His casting would likely confuseBelow Deckfans, drawing more attention to the show.
7Ben Robinson
Below Deck Seasons 1, 2, & 3, Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 1 & 4
Chef Ben Robinson would be the best alum to joinThe Traitorsafter Kate. He worked alongside the legendary Chief Stew for years on the mainstay series, and they grew a close friendship. However,Chef Ben cemented himself as a fixture in the franchiseafter appearing in five different seasons acrossBelow DeckandBelow Deck Med. He was an incredible chef whose attitude preceded him at times. It’s been so long since Chef Ben has starred in a reality TV show, and he has quite the status as an alum to joinThe Traitors. Plus, he’d probably do well at navigating the game like Kate in seasons 1 and 2.
6Camille Lamb
Below Deck Season 10
Camille Lamb wasone of the most chaotic crew members onBelow Deckseason 10. She joined the cast as a stew and deckhand, a double responsibility she didn’t manage well. Camille was reluctant to complete her tasks and never seemed to have any interest in working on the superyacht. She formed a boatmance and eventual relationship with Ben, though her time on the show is remembered due to their conflict with most of the crew. Camille notably feuded with Alissa Humber, Fraser Olender, and Chef Rachel Hargrove. When Captain Sandy Yawn filled in for Captain Lee Rosbach, the stew/deckhand couldn’t escape her bad behavior.
Fraser notably didn’t get along with Camille because she often drank while working. He and Chef Rachel voiced their concerns about Camille to the captain and said she was “combative” while intoxicated.Captain Sandy fired Camille, though she didn’t understand why she was let go and had a dramatic exit. After her run on the reality yachting series, she appeared onLovers and Liarsand released her EP,fromtheEP.Camille would likely jump at the chance to appear on another reality TV showas beloved asTraitors, and her inclusion in the cast would shock fans.
5Adam Glick
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 1 & Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 2 & 3
As one of the first chefs onBelow Deck Med, Adam Glick is embedded in the history of the show. He notoriously dismissed requests from charter guests while he worked on the show, which led to the infamous “Onion Gate.” However, Chef Adam was good at his craft and was invited back for season 3 andBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 1.It’s been quite some time since he’s been on TV,and it would be interesting to see how he’d react to the competitive aspect ofThe Traitors.
4Rachel Hargrove
Below Deck Seasons 8-10
Rachel Hargrove is one of themost belovedBelow Deckchefsof all time. She impressed the crew and guests with her skills in the galley, but above all,she won over the show’s audience with her unique personality. Chef Rachel cracked many jokes in her confessional interviews, with fans appreciating her strong sense of self. She had many controversial moments on the show, including when she stormed off the boat in frustration over the guest’s preferences. Despite some rough showings, Chef Rachel remained on the mainstay series for three seasons in a row, beginning with her season 8 debut.
However, she left the franchise on bad terms with the network.Chef Rachel made comments againstSouthern CharmstarAusten Kroll on X/Twitter in August 2022, and when asked by a Bravo producer to remove her posts, she shared their private messages online. One day after the fiasco, she announced her departure fromBelow Deck, though she’d already filmedBelow Deckseason 10, and it hadn’t aired yet.Fans of the franchise would be excited to see Chef Rachel onThe Traitors,but the network would probably oppose her casting. She’s best known for her time onBelow Deck, and Bravo may not be keen on her representing them on the competitive show.
3Malia White
Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 2, 5, & 6
Malia White would be a perfect franchise personality to appear inThe Traitors. She madeBelow Deckhistory as the first woman named Bosun inBelow Deck Medseason 5. However,Malia is best remembered for telling Captain Sandy that Hannah Ferrier had a vape pen and an unprescribed Vallium onboard. The fans typically credit the Bosun for Hannah’s firing, and it’s a shame that her legacy is on the show. After the fifth season, she returned as the head of the exterior department in season 6 before seemingly leaving the franchise for good.
The Traitorsnotoriously cast reality stars, and Malia could occupy this spot in a future season. She made ashocking return to TV inWinter Houseseason 3, hinting that she’s not opposed to appearing on more shows. Malia could redeem herself with fans who also watch the Peacock competition series, though it would be great to see her progress as an alum onBelow Deckas well. She’d had the support of all other fellow Bravo personalities who were also in the cast.
2Daisy Kelliher
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Seasons 2-4
Daisy Kelliher was dubbed a minor villain during her latest appearance onBelow DeckSailing Yachtseason 4. After staying out of the drama for two seasons, she formed a boatmance with engineer Colin Macrae. Daisy’s romance with the engineer made Gary King, whom she’d hooked up with in the past, jealous, and he attempted to derail their relationship. Fans grewangry with the Chief Stew due to her proximity to Garyand her treatment of Colin. However, she’s still known as a charming yachtie who could represent the franchise adequately onThe Traitors.
1Fraser Olender
Below Deck Seasons 9-11
As the new permanentBelow DeckChief Stew, Fraser Olender has emerged as one of the faces of the franchise. He’s been on three seasons of the show and served as the head of the interior department for two seasons in a row. It was difficult to find a suitable replacement for Kate after her exit, though it appears they’ve tapped Fraser to step into that role. As a Chief Stew, he received mixed reviews from his crew and the fans.He hasn’t shied away from conflict but also prioritizes the success of his work,and it would be great to see him outside a professional setting.
The Traitorssaw Kate Chastain during seasons 1 and 2, and it’s time they cast a new yachtie in a future season. Notably, one fromBelow Deckjoined the season 3 cast. However, there are plenty of villains from the show that could stir up drama in the game.
TheBelow Deckfranchise is available to stream on Peacock.
Below Deck
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.
