In the latest episode of Bravo’s popular series Below Deck, Kyle Stillie finds himself at the center of controversy after being accused of a romantic encounter with a married guest, Helen Hoey. This revelation has fans buzzing, especially considering that Helen is no stranger to the show, having appeared in previous seasons alongside her husband, Richard Fiore.
As the drama unfolded during the episode aired on July 21, viewers were treated to a sneak peek of the upcoming charter guests, which included Helen and Richard. The clip highlighted a night gone awry when one of the guests became overly intoxicated, prompting Captain Kerry Titheradge to call the police and potentially cancel the charter. Amidst this chaos, many fans couldn’t help but recall Helen’s past flirtations with chef Adrian Martin during her previous appearances, which have made her a memorable character in Below Deck history.
For those who may not remember, Helen and Richard were first introduced in Season 6 of Below Deck. Their lighthearted banter earned them the nickname “the mafia couple,” thanks to chief stew Kate Chastain’s playful jabs. However, it was Helen’s flirtation with chef Adrian that truly left an impression. Throughout her charter, she showered Adrian with compliments about his culinary skills, even requesting a private cooking lesson and asking for his email to share recipes.
The couple returned for another season, bringing along their friend Brandy, who needed medical assistance after a night of heavy drinking. Now, they are back for a third time, and it seems that their return has brought a wave of drama with it.
In the recent season 12 trailers, Helen is prominently featured alongside the allegations surrounding Kyle’s supposed indiscretion with a married guest. Interestingly, Helen follows Captain Kerry on Instagram, and he tagged her in the season trailer, raising eyebrows among fans who are eager to see how this storyline unfolds.
Captain Kerry spoke to Us Weekly in June about the investigation into Kyle’s alleged hookup, stating, “There was an investigation done. I’m not too sure how much of that will be shown, but I did a thorough investigation before I made my decision.” He hinted at the possibility of revealing the details of the investigation, including interviews with crew members and the events that transpired behind the scenes.
Kerry emphasized that he only intervened once he became aware of the rumors regarding Kyle and the guest. “I don’t get to see what’s going on Below Deck because I’m in the wheelhouse or I’m over here and I can’t be everywhere,” he explained. “There’s a lot I don’t see, and there’s even more I don’t want to see.”
As the tension builds, fans are left wondering what consequences Kyle may face if the allegations are proven true. Kerry made it clear that crossing boundaries with a married guest is unacceptable, stating, “If one of my staff is with a married person on the boat, they’re not going to stay on the boat.”
With the drama intensifying, Below Deck continues to deliver the kind of entertainment that fans have come to love. The show airs on Bravo every Monday at 8 p.m. ET, with new episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock.
As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see how Kyle navigates the fallout from these allegations and whether Helen’s return will bring even more surprises to the crew. For fans of Below Deck and its spin-offs, the unfolding drama promises to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.