Captain Lee and Kate Chastain’s portrait for Couch Talk Season 1.Photo:Bravo
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All aboard, Bravo fans:Captain Lee RosbachandKate Chastainare ready to make some waves!
Below Deckviewers are in for a treat as the original franchise fan favorites are making their way back to the network with a new series,Couch Talk with Captain Lee and Kate.
The new program will see Rosbach and Chastain — who leftBelow Deckin 2020 and 2023, respectively, after a combined 16 years on the series — breaking down the biggest moments of the week on Bravo.
In the upcoming episodes, which kick off on Aug. 14, Rosbach and Chastain will cover all things Bravo fromReal Housewiveshappenings andLuann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie LaketoProject Runwayand, of course,Below Deck: Down Under.
“The ‘Stud of the Sea’ is known for running his ship with a no-nonsense attitude, and for his salty one-liners. Lee is excited to reunite with his former Chief Stew Kate Chastain — on dry land — as they catch up on Bravo’s latest shows,” reads a press release for the new series.
Captain Lee and Kate Chastain
Chastain, 40, appeared onBelow Deckfrom its second season, which debuted in August 2014, until February 2020 when she confirmed she would not be returning as the Chief Stewardess.
In a cheeky statement at the time,mimicking Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s headline-making royal exit announcement, she wrote, “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, I have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new land-based role."
“I intend to step back as a senior member of theBelow Deckfamily and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support His MajestyAndy Cohen,” Chastain added.
Shortly after, she revealed she’d be working with the Bravo executive producer for her very own limited, liveweekly show on his SiriusXM channeltitledUnapologetically Kate Chastain. Since then, Chastain has hosted and executive produced Bravo’sChat Room, andstarred onGalley Talkas well as Peacock’sThe Traitors.
Kate Chastain (L) and Captain Lee visit SiriusXM Studios.Dia Dipasupil/Getty
Dia Dipasupil/Getty
Rosbach, 73, on the other hand, shocked Bravo fans in March whenhe suddenly leftBelow Deckafter 10 seasons on the show and 40 years of service at sea.
In the final episode of season 10, the “Stud of the Sea” delivered the blow. After declaring earlier in the program that the magical feeling of “being a captain and being out on the water” feels “kind of like Christmas morning,” he later bid farewell to the crew who accompanied him with adventures (and misadventures) of a lifetime.
Rosbach has also authored a book,Running Against the Tide, and commanded more than a dozen super yachts, according tohis bio on Bravo’s website.
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Couch Talk with Captain Lee and Katepremieres Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.
source: people.com
