Are Under the bridge below Chef Ryan McKeown’s days aboard the M/Y Thalassa numbered? It certainly seems so based on the latest episode of the Peacock series, which aired Friday, April 15.
Ryan McKeown didn’t attract many fans during Under the bridge below season 1 so far, thanks to a cocky attitude, an apparent lack of culinary creativity and general drive, and frequent arguments with beloved chief stew Aesha Scott. But all of this has so far gone unnoticed by the boat’s captain, Jason Chambers. So far, that is.
In this week’s episode, McKeown welcomes a new group of charter guests with a seafood lunch including fresh lobster, crab claws and… not much else, leaving vacationers confused as to what whether they would receive more lessons or not.
“There’s this whole protein table and there’s nothing to go with it. It’s just embarrassing,” Aesha says in a confessional.
“I need some carbs attached to that,” one guest said of the meal. “Is this the only morsel we have to eat right now? he asks McKeown when the Chief comes out to see how everything is going. Guests ask for salad and bread to complete the fish meal.
“When you have a huge shellfish feast in front of you, who’s like, ‘Hey, I want to eat a salad’?” McKeown complains during a confessional.
Captain Jason is in the kitchen at the time and overhears the problem and warns the chef, “Ryan, let’s get out some sides, rather than asking for stuff.”
When a guest asks if there’s more lobster tail available, McKeown tells Aesha, “No, that’s not a fucking red lobster”, an answer which the captain does not like.
“There’s none of that vibe of ‘how can we blow these people away? ‘” Captain Jason said of McKeown’s cooking.
Later, the captain can be seen texting a potential replacement leader. “I’ve had problems with bosses before,” Captain Jason says in a talking head. “Chefs are notorious for being a little picky here and there, and having an alternate chef is probably a good idea.”
So how much longer will Ryan McKeown be the leader of the M/Y Thalassa yacht? You’ll have to watch to find out!
Fans want Captain Jason to shoot below deck under chef Ryan McKeown
Under the bridge below viewers are relieved Captain Jason Chambers finally understands all the drama Chief Ryan McKeown has caused.
Captain Jason, please hire a new leader ASAP #BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
He’s the laziest, most conceited, selfish, and disrespectful boss I’ve seen in the Under Deck series. Chef Stew Aesha is confident and very patient with him. He’s a weirdo.#BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
Ryan is getting worse by the minute! #BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
Captain Jason has a leader waiting. See you later Ryan #BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
Imagine paying $20,000 for a two-night stay on a yacht and getting Ryan’s toxic food. I would be very disappointed #BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
#BelowDeckDownUnder Ryan: Impressed with my seafood lunch Captain? Jason: *on the phone trying to find a new leader* pic.twitter.com/bESWDOvIWYApril 15, 2022
This guy is so arrogant and has nothing to do with yachting. He gets angry at guests asking for food. To like????? These charter guests pay thousands of dollars to be there. If it was me, I would definitely expect to be able to order whatever I want. #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/iefxFO3AoiApril 15, 2022
#BelowDeckDownUnder who was the one that got kicked out by Captain Jason this season? @peacockTVApril 15, 2022
Ryan! Hope you stock up lol back up Chief just a text away 🙂 #teamaesha #belowdeckdownunderApril 15, 2022
Ryan pretty much guarantees that he will never be hired again. Good luck with some kind of restaurant where your guests like not to get what they want #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/L7838itxJwApril 15, 2022
Fire Ryan, Ben and Magda #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/Y4pSyBLVF0April 15, 2022
I’m glad Aesha talked to the captain and has his eyes on the jerk. Who only serves shellfish bowls? How about a soup? How about some crackers? No dessert? That’s not what they pay for. #BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
It’s high time Jason stopped being the nice guy and became the captain of this boat! Fire some of these people! #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/o34s5otdOMApril 15, 2022
Do we have a new chef waiting? #BelowDeckDownUnderApril 15, 2022
