The virtual chat gave fans answers to what really happened between Daisy Kelliher and Colin MacRae after cameras were spotted rolling and more.
Now, as Below Deck Med Season 8 came to a close without a reunion, virtual or in person, fans are wondering what Bravo has going on.
After all, the Real Housewives and other Bravo shows get multi-part reunions, so why is Below Deck getting the shaft?
Let’s take a look at what we know.
Why are Below Deck reunions not happening anymore?
When Below Deck Down Under Season 2 didn’t have a reunion, Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph revealed the cast decided not to have one to protect Margot Sisson from having to relive what happened with Luke Jones.
The show was filmed the year before, and the cast felt it was enough for Margot to have to watch it play out on screen.
However, in the case of Below Deck Med Season 8, Below Deck Season 10, Below Deck Adventure Season 1, and Below Deck Down Under Season 1, no reason was given. Instead, Bravo simply moved on with the next series in the Below Deck franchise.
Captain Sandy Yawn, Kyle Viljoen and Chef Jack Luby recently revealed that they were not given a reason as to why there was not a reunion.
The logical reasoning is scheduling because the yachties are working. While that may be true and make in-person reunions harder a virtual one could still easily happen.
After all schedule issues in the past have prevented some yachties from attending the virtual event, and the show still went on.
That being said, many Below Deck fans feel like Bravo isn’t as invested in the franchise despite the show being a mega-hit for the network.
Are Bravo and Andy Cohen to blame for Below Deck reunions being MIA?
It’s very frustrating for fans to watch other shows like Vanderpump Rules, Southern Charm, and even Winter House have reunions air on Bravo while Below Deck gets blown off.