Under Deck alum Kate Chastain made a uncommon remark about why she hasn’t gotten again in contact with Captain Lee Rosbach.
“We don’t work on boats anymore. I don’t reside in Fort Lauderdale anymore. I don’t have time for anyone,” Kate, 43, completely instructed Us Weekly whereas selling E!’s Home of Villains.
Kate identified that she’s “a mother” to 2-year-old son Sullivan, including, “I don’t have time for anybody.”
After becoming a member of Under Deck in season 2, Kate labored solely with Lee76, as her captain, which introduced them shut all through the years. Kate exited the collection in 2020 and Lee, who had appeared on the present because it debuted, shocked followers when he confirmed his exit three years later.
Kate Chastain and Captain Lee Rosbach falling out of contact is arguably one of many largest offscreen twists in Under Deck historical past. The duo began working collectively in 2014 when Kate joined season 2 of Under Deck. They remained the one constant solid members from season to season till Kate introduced her exit after 5 (…)
Kate and Lee reunited on Sofa Discuss With Captain Lee and Katewhich aired for one season in 2023. On Under DeckLee was subsequently changed with Captain Kerry Titheradge — however not earlier than Captain Sandy Yawn briefly crammed in for him when Lee had well being points throughout his final season on the collection.
After Lee publicly questioned how Sandy61, ran issues in his absence, Kate confirmed assist for them each.
“I feel that Sandy is a very gifted captain. She at all times has been. I feel she drives the boat one of the best out of any captain in any Under Deck franchise,” Kate completely instructed Us in June 2024. “I don’t suppose that any of Lee’s criticisms of her had been essentially truthful (or) warranted.”
She continued: “Similar to with some other mates, I’m not going to take sides or finish a friendship if that’s not how I really feel.”
Kate then attended Sandy’s 2024 nuptials to Leah Shafer. She has since named Sandy as one of many folks she wish to work with on display screen.
“From the second that I noticed her 1st season,” Kate instructed Us in June 2025. “I feel lots of people who haven’t labored in yachting don’t perceive this. She is an unimaginable captain within the Mediterranean vs. different elements of the world, particularly the best way they park a ship. It’s like backing right into a parking spot. It’s known as Med mooring. She does that so nicely. It’s actually spectacular.”
As for her friendship with Lee, Kate blames their drifting aside to hectic schedules.
Under Deck and its spinoff collection have by no means did not convey the drama to Bravo followers in every single place for the reason that franchise launched. The unique collection premiered in 2013, documenting the every day lives of crew members on luxurious yachts throughout constitution season. With every season, the crew members’ private lives have begun to cross over into their (…)
“I’m simply so busy with my toddler,” Kate shared with Us in November 2025. “I feel it occurs once you work with someone.”
Kate clarified why she was now not in contact with Lee. “You’ve bought one thing in widespread to speak about — and now we don’t,” she added. “The ship has sailed. I’m glad for him and I’m glad for me.”
Talking of being booked and busy, Kate is now on season 3 of Home of Villainswhich premiered final month.
“It’s so stunning to me that I beloved Home of Villains a lot greater than The Traitors, as a result of it was a lot extra enjoyable,” she shared with Us. “However I feel if folks within the Bravo world (and) need to do Traitors and Home of Villains, Traitors is the one to do first.”
Home of Villains is streaming now on Peacock, with new episodes launched each Thursday.