Below Deck‘s Kate Chastain offered a surprising update on where her friendship with Captain Lee Rosbach stands after they grew apart.

“I’m just so busy with my toddler,” Kate, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending BravoCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Friday, November 14. “I think it happens when you work with somebody.”

Kate clarified why she was no longer in touch with Lee, 76. “You’ve got something in common to talk about — and now we don’t,” she added. “The ship has sailed. I’m happy for him and I’m happy for me.”

The former chief stew previously confirmed that she hadn’t spoken with her former boss.

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