Chef Cloyce Martin, one of the latest additions toBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5, entered on the wrong foot and might be fired first. Despite having years of culinary and reality television experience,Cloyce undermined his debut with lackluster performances and early drama.Having replaced the exemplary chef of season 4, Ileisha Dell, all eyes are on Cloyce as he flounders in the season’s debut. Although the California native has been encountering issues, he is no stranger to the limelight, with a lengthy history on reality TV.
Cloyce was first spotted in seasons 1 and 2 ofMan vs. Child: Chef Showdown, a show where child prodigies compete with culinary veterans for the winner’s title. Cloyce was such a strong contender that he was invited back for the second season. Following his debut, he starred inCook Your Way to Culinary School,a show hosted by Rachel Ray in which competitors vie for the ultimate prize: a $24,000 scholarship. Whilethese appearances prove Cloyce’s culinary prowess,his time onBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5indicates otherwise.
Cloyce Made A Mistake In Episode 1
Below Deck’s Cloyce Messed Up The Dinner Service
Cloyce was struggling with his objectives by the very first episode. His confident and self-assured disposition did little to distract fromhis egregious errors during the first dinner service,withChief Stew Daisy Kelliherexpressing her skepticism for Ileisha Bell’s replacement. After assuring Daisy he was capable of preparing individual orders from guests, Cloyce found himself overwhelmed and understaffed. With only one chef on board, the pressure mounts, and it seems Cloyce is folding underneath it.
Although Cloyce is only human and mistakes can be expected from the average cook, Cloyce isn’t the average chef nor meeting the yacht’s high standards.
Fans watched as the star plated the incorrect number of lobster dishes and overcooked a guest’s steak. Although Cloyce is only human and mistakes can be expected from the average cook, Cloyce isn’t the average chef nor meeting the yacht’s high standards. He needs to exceed expectations to maintain a position on the charter. His history demonstrates his abilities buthis blunders could be substantial enough for an early dismissal.
Cloyce & Daisy Are Already Butting Heads
Below Deck’s Cloyce And Daisy Don’t Mesh
Daisy has not been fond ofCloyce since the pair were introduced. Cloyce, at only 22, is confident of his abilities but most cast members don’t share his sentiment. Hesitant due to Cloyce’s youth, Daisy immediately shared,“You know, it’s young. It’s not a lot of experience. It’s not a lot of life experience.”Her inhibitions regarding his youth have proved accurate with his early mishaps disappointing guests and crew alike.
Daisy admitted that her blunders had set him up for failure.
Although Cloyce is to blame for committing to preparing individual dishes,Daisy admitted her blunders had set him up for failure.During Daisy and Cloyce’s initial introduction, he had requested only one thing from Daisy: no specific orders. Daisy, forgetting this, or in an act of sabotage, took individual orders from the charter guests. After insisting that he could prepare each dish to its specificity, Cloyce made mistakes that Daisy would not soon forgive.
In a follow-up episode withThe Daily Dish, Daisy claimed she felt guilty about the mix-up. Despite this, she maintained,“If he says he can do it, then I expect him to be able to do it. So that’s kind of on him.”Daisy, although acknowledging this decision proved a difficult introduction for Cloyce to the show,still believes he is at fault.Cloyce likely resents Daisy for the situation, leaving the twoBelow Deckcoworkers on bad terms. With the chief stew an integral team member, it seems likely Cloyce would be the first to go.
Captain Glenn Was Heard Firing Someone In A Preview
One Of Below Deck’s Crew Members Will Have To Go
Captain Glenn Shephardhasnot been impressed with Cloyce’s service nor the crew members’ squabbling.The captain shares Daisy’s inhibitions for the newest member as he keeps a watchful eye on the chef following the mishap. Frustrated with Daisy and Cloyce’s dissension, Glenn stated,“If tonight is any indication of Cloyce and Daisy’s inter-departmental relationship, what I’m seeing now has got me worried.“He seems to be prepared to make sacrifices on behalf of the charter.
In this season’s trailer, the captain can be heard saying,“It’s not working out. I’m going to have to let you go.”While fans will have to wait to see which cast member will be removed,Cloyce's early mistakes make him a strong contender.Cloyce’s oversights have consequences for the charter as a whole. With theBelow Deckguestsalready disgruntled, the rest of the crew will need to compensate for his actions. He may be a detriment to the team.
Cloyce Martin had a rocky start onBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5. The season’s debut is too early for mistakes and his dinner service mishap will have lasting effects on the charter. With crew members already establishing reservations about him and Captain Glenn Shephard firing a member in the season’s preview, the pressure is on for the young chef. Cloyce is going to have to step up his game to remain a valued member of the team.
Below Deck Sailing Yachtairs Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
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Below Deck Sailing Yacht is a spin-off of the Below Deck reality television series. Premiering on Bravo, the show follows the life of a Yacht crew as they attempt to navigate a busy Charter season in which many customers make use of a 177-foot sailing yacht. Over the first three seasons, the yacht has been to Greece, Croatia, and Spain.
