As Captain Lee Rosbach reportedly makes his plans to officially say goodbye before Below Deck Adventure will take his place. Captain Lee is something of a modern-day reality TV legend. For the last ten years, he has been the face of the Below Deck main series, and almost no viewers have a problem with that.
It was shocking when Captain Lee had to leave the boat early in Below Deck Mediterranean take his place. As such, it came as rather heartbreaking news that Captain Lee would be exiting the series for good due to his worsening health struggles. However, when Captain Sandy stepped up to the plate, it led to plenty of drama in its own right. While it seemed like Sandy could have been Lee's replacement, it appears someone else in the franchise made a better impression.
Where The Captain Kerry Rumors Started
Starting the week of February 6, discourse exploded over the potential of Captain Kerry replacing Captain Lee. Instagram Kerry, who's neutral on Lee and Sandy's feud, would be taking over, backed by a picture of Kerry in Grenada. This post made its way to Reddit thanks to u/s1arita, and the comments were overwhelmingly positive toward both Captains. One commenter wrote, “I’m okay with it!! Nothing lasts forever.” Another expressed approval of the Australian, writing, “Captain Kerry would be my pick to fill his shoes. He knows his stuff and has a good sense of humor. And he addresses problems. Definitely a man of action!”
Building A Case For Captain Kerry As Captain Lee’s Replacement
When it comes to the heroes of Below Deck Adventure, Kerry is the cherry on top, justifying fan enthusiasm. Entertainment magazine Below Deck Adventure's Captain Kerry, at BravoCon in October 2022, Lee told him, “You’re gonna do great…I can see it. You’re gonna do fantastic in this franchise.” It certainly sounds like foreshadowing on Lee’s part, even if he didn’t know it at the time.
Captain Kerry has indeed been a stellar addition to the Below Deck franchise. He takes after Lee in many ways, difficult as it may be for any captain to compare with Captain Lee. Both leaders are no-nonsense, which is part of what makes them so lovable. In a world with ridiculous, over-the-top reality TV personalities, it’s refreshing to see cast who will lay down the law and confront problems head-on. If Kerry were to replace Lee, the franchise would certainly be in good hands.
Sources: bestofbravo/Instagram, s1arita/Reddit, Us Weekly