What Kat Held Is Up To After Below Deck Seasons 1 & 2
Matthew Barrera Kat Held was a fun, rebellious second stew on Below Deck seasons 1 and 2. She was at odds with Captain Lee and enjoyed going out on her days off.
Summary
- Kat Held made waves on Below Deck seasons 1 and 2, always stirring up drama and going against Captain Lee's strict rules.
- In season 2, Kat tried to redeem herself with Captain Lee and formed a good working relationship with her new Chief Stew Kate Chastain.
- Since leaving the show, Kat has pursued different careers, including waitressing, nursing, and bartending, while still maintaining her sassy personality and exploring new opportunities.
Kat Held made some waves on Below Deck seasons 1 and 2, and has been busy since leaving the show. The yachtie was always at odds with Captain Lee and enjoyed going out on her days off. Kat made for excellent TV as she was always stirring up drama. As fans await Below Deck season 11, there's curiosity surrounding what the feisty blonde has been up to.
On Below Deck, Kat was usually the center of attention in the group. In season 1, she had an intense rivalry with Chief Stew Adrienne Gang and an ongoing boatmance with Chef Ben Robinson. The second stew didn't do a great job of following Captain Lee's strict rules while working onboard the yacht. Kat would often sneak off the boat against her boss' orders, and was caught in the act. Her famous line, "Kat wants to go to the bar" made her a fan favorite.
Kat Redeemed Herself On Below Deck Season 2
When Kat returned for Below Deck season 2, she tried hard to redeem herself with Captain Lee. Unlike season 1, the crew members had a much better working relationship this time around. Kat also reunited with her previous coworker Amy Johnson, with whom she had a past history. While working together on another boat, Kat slept with a man Amy was interested in, causing tension between the two stews. Fortunately, Kat got along well with her new Chief Stew Kate Chastain, and the two blondes became best friends.
Kat Has Stayed Busy Since Below Deck
After appearing on Below Deck seasons 1 and 2, Kat stepped away from yachting to pursue other jobs on land. The former Bravo star experimented with different careers and went back home to Rhode Island. Kat worked as a waitress and eventually enrolled in nursing school in 2017. She moved out west to Las Vegas, where she currently works as a bartender. In January 2020, Kat was a part of Below Deck's 100th episode special on Watch What Happens Live to catch up with Andy Cohen and her other Below Deck costars. "These are my people these are my friends I love love love #bravo Amazing!!!! #belowdeckreunion," Kat wrote on Instagram, reflecting on the reunion show. She shared a group shot of the past and present cast members who were in the Bravo Clubhouse that night.
Kat doesn't post often on social media, but she never passes up the opportunity to throw some shade around. Kat's tirade from March included a photo with a quote, "If your path demands you walk through hell, walk as if you own the place." The caption that was added to the post reads, "10 years after filming #belowdeck and watching everyone make satchels of money while they step over me as if I’m a puddle." Kate's other tweets include late night rants and interactions with fans online.
Kat seems to be living a calmer lifestyle after starring on Below Deck, but her sassy personality still remains. The reality TV veteran's transitions into waitressing, nursing, and bartending seem to hint at her forward movement. The Rhode Island native still travels to exotic locations and is even brainstorming ideas for a CBD/cannabis company. Whatever the future holds for Kat, she will always be remembered as an unhinged second stew.
