Below Deck: Were Kate Chastain And Ben Robinson Ever More Than Just Friends?

Since premiering in 2013, reality TV enthusiasts have immersed themselves in the eye-opening series "Below Deck." Over the course of 10 seasons, fans have followed the show's young, attractive crew members as they cater to some of the world's wealthiest individuals during yacht season. While "Below Deck" has given viewers an inside look into the crazy demands of rich yachters, the show has gained particular notoriety for the crew member's messy and complicated relationships. One of the show's most popular "will they, won't they" relationships was between Chef Ben Robinson and Chief Stewardess Kate Chastain. During their time on the show, the two reality TV stars developed a complicated relationship, which featured an array of fiery arguments and flirty moments.

During a 2020 interview on "Watch What Happens Live," the two gave insight into their tumultuous on-screen dynamic. "We had our ups and downs," Robinson told Andy Cohen. Chastain echoed similar sentiments, stating: "We fight for fun. It's like banter." While the two have established a unique friendship dynamic, many fans have wondered if their relationship has gone down a romantic route. Join us as we take a deep dive into Robinson and Chastain's history.

At the start of "Below Deck" Season 2, Ben Robinson and Kate Chastain were far from friends and were often embroiled in arguments and misunderstandings. However, as the series progressed into Season 3, the former Eros crew members admitted that their electric chemistry resulted in them hooking up. "We hooked up a few times," Robinson revealed to cast mate Rocky Dakota in Episode 11 of Season 3. The chef added that while they got to know each other on "a personal level," they wouldn't "compliment each other that well" in a relationship. Chastain seemingly agreed while discussing their hook-up with stew Amy Johnson at the time. She even compared their chemistry to cheesecake. "It's really decadent, delicious, but you can't eat it every day," Chastain said in regard to Robinson. "We have a line now."

While the pair have remained adamant that their relationship has never and will never exceed a hook-up label, their castmates have expressed different feelings, including the beloved "Below Deck" star Captain Lee Rosbach. Back in 2015, Rosbach told The Daily Dish that Robinson and Chastain would make a "great couple." "Now, how long it might take them to admit to themselves and to each other that there might be something? That's a horse of a different color," he added.

While Ben Robinson and Kate Chastain had a bumpy and entertaining ride during their "Below Deck" run, the two hold no ill feelings toward their past together, including their mysterious hookup. When asked by Us Weekly if they regretted their fling, Robinson replied: "Which one?" Chastain also joked that she didn't "really remember it." Toward the end of their statement, the two reality TV stars agreed that "no regrets" existed between them. Chastain and Robinson's playful interview is just one of the many examples of regarding their strong and unlikely friendship.

Since leaving "Below Deck," the two have gone on to showcase their close relationship on Bravo's Galley Talk aftershow. They have also used social media to celebrate each other's personal milestones. At the start of April, Robinson uploaded a heartwarming Instagram post celebrating Chastain and her pregnancy. "Who knew Kate Chastain and I would be the same weight one day? Please wish my great friend an easy delivery and a healthy, beautiful baby," he wrote on April 11. "I am so proud of who you have become and the mother you will be soon."