'Below Deck' Star's Tequila Shot Causes Waves With Captain
A new deckhand on "Below Deck Down Under" found himself in hot water after a surprising breach of protocol with the charter guests. Nicolas Cattelan, the fresh face on deck, took a tequila shot with the guests, an act that could have cost him his job. Did he manage to avoid walking the plank? Luckily for Nic, Captain Jason Chambers valued his honesty. Nicolas confessed to the tequila shot incident, but that didn't mean he was off the hook entirely. Stew Brianna Duffield quickly reminded him of the cardinal rule: "We can't drink on charter." The realization of his mistake hit Nic hard. "I'm so stupid," he admitted in a confessional, fearing the consequences.
Why Wasn't He Fired? The fact that Nicolas was a replacement for previously dismissed crew members might have played a role. However, Captain Jason emphasized the importance of Nicolas coming clean about the situation.
The nervous deckhand, who some say bears a resemblance to Henry Golding, requested a meeting with Captain Jason to discuss the incident. He appeared genuinely remorseful, bracing himself for the worst. "It's an issue," Captain Jason acknowledged, highlighting the significance of it happening on the very first charter. Nic reiterated his regret, admitting it was a poor decision. "But coming to me that way, this is exactly what I'd want out of someone," Captain Jason stated, offering a glimmer of hope. "So I think we could probably put this to bed." A relieved Nicolas assured the Captain that it wouldn't happen again. "This isn't a normal thing for me, and I'm very sorry," he said. Captain Jason accepted his apology, noting that he seemed to have learned his lesson.
Telling the Tale Nicolas, visibly relieved, expressed his gratitude in a confessional after the meeting. "It's a big weight off the shoulders," he said, thanking Captain Jason. He then proceeded to recount the incident to his fellow crew members, emphasizing that he wasn't fired. However, the deck team seemed less than impressed by his story. New Bosun Nate Salmon commented in a confessional that he saw the fear in Nic's eyes, suggesting he wouldn't repeat the mistake. To add insult to injury, as the primary guest disembarked, she remarked to the entire crew that "Nic needs to work on his beer pong skills!"
After the tip meeting, Nicolas received the disco ball helmet. Captain Jason explained to the crew that Nic earned it due to his honesty and remorse regarding the tequila shot. He emphasized that being upfront and honest can take you far in life. Deckhand Harry Van Vliet humorously described Nicolas as an "interesting character" who speaks so formally that he'd make a "great politician."
A Budding "Boatmance?" Could there be a romance brewing for Nicolas? The crew seems to agree that Nicolas's nerdy side is attracting Stew Marina Marcondes. The pair initially connected in the crew mess. "Marina's adorable," Nic confessed. He even admitted that his first kiss was at 19 and joked about being grateful for feminism because women sometimes ask him out. During a crew night out, the two sat together at dinner, and Nic found Marina's foot-swinging "adorable." Later, at a club, Nic kissed Marina. So, in addition to keeping his job, Nicolas may have also ignited a boatmance!