Below Deck: Was Kyle Fired by Captain Kerry Following Hookup Probe?

Well, well, well. Just when you thought the Below Deck franchise couldn’t serve up more jaw-dropping moments, Kyle Stillie drops a bombshell that has fans questioning everything they thought they knew about crew-guest boundaries. And honestly? The whole situation is messier than a yacht’s galley after a busy charter.

Kyle’s Shocking Confession Creates Chaos

Let’s cut right to the chase – Kyle Stillie went nuclear during a crew night out, claiming he hooked up with a married guest named Helen in the Caribbean waters. His exact words? “I fed Helen in the water. My d went inside her p***y and I was like, ‘We can’t do this right now, Helen.'” Classy, right?

But here’s where things get interesting (and by interesting, I mean absolutely wild). This wasn’t some private confession whispered to a trusted friend. No, Kyle decided to share this “achievement” with multiple crew members during what should have been a fun birthday celebration. Because nothing says “happy birthday to me” quite like potentially torpedoing your career on reality television.

Captain Kerry’s Investigation: A Masterclass in Damage Control

When word reached Captain Kerry Titheradge (because of course it did – yacht gossip travels faster than a speedboat), the situation shifted from crew drama to serious Below Deck drama territory. Kerry’s reaction was exactly what you’d expect from someone who’s probably seen every possible yacht scandal: “Are you f***ing kidding me?”

The captain didn’t mess around. He launched a full investigation, interviewing each crew member individually to get to the bottom of Kyle’s claims. And here’s where the plot thickens – everyone on the crew seemed to think Kyle was full of it. Lead Deckhand Hugo Ortega dismissed the story as “so outrageous” he didn’t give it any credibility, while Stew Rainbeau de Roos chalked it up to drunk rambling.

The Truth Behind the Below Deck Drama

So did Kyle actually hook up with Helen, or was this just another case of a crew member’s mouth writing checks his career couldn’t cash? The evidence suggests the latter. Multiple crew members witnessed Kyle and Helen’s beach interactions, describing them as flirty but not crossing any visible lines. Helen did go topless at a nude beach (because of course she did), and Kyle did carry her in the water, but that’s hardly scandalous by Below Deck standards.

Fraser Olender, the chief stew who’s seen his fair share of yacht shenanigans, summed it up perfectly: “Plausible deniability, you’re surrounded by every other guest and crew member on a public beach.” In other words, even if Kyle wanted to get frisky with Helen, the logistics would have been nearly impossible.

Kyle’s Damage Control Efforts Fall Flat

When confronted directly by Captain Kerry, Kyle immediately backpedaled harder than a cyclist going uphill. Suddenly, his detailed confession became “taking the p***” and “saying things without thinking.” He looked Kerry dead in the eye and swore nothing happened, claiming he was just being his usual “wild mouth” self.

But here’s the kicker – Kyle’s behavior that same night didn’t exactly scream “responsible crew member.” Fraser literally photographed Kyle hooking up with a random woman in a bar bathroom within 15 minutes of meeting her. Not exactly the kind of restraint you’d expect from someone claiming to have turned down a guest’s advances.

 

The Final Verdict: Kerry’s Calculated Decision

Captain Kerry found himself in an impossible position. Fire Kyle based on unsubstantiated claims and potentially ruin someone’s career over drunken bragging? Or keep him aboard and risk the integrity of the yacht’s professional standards?

Kerry chose the middle ground, keeping Kyle but with strict limitations: “I don’t want you that close to guests anymore.” It’s the yacht equivalent of being grounded – you can stay, but your privileges are seriously curtailed.

The captain’s reasoning was actually pretty sound: “I can’t fire the guy on a hunch. Everyone says to me they didn’t see it then I can’t prove it. What can I do?” It’s refreshing to see a Below Deck captain actually think through the consequences instead of making knee-jerk decisions.