Chef Cloyse Martin, one of the latest additions to Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5, entered on the wrong foot and might be fired first. Despite having years of culinary and reality television experience, Cloyse undermined his debut with lackluster performances and early drama. Having replaced the exemplary chef of season 4, Ileisha Dell, all eyes are on Cloyse 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.
Cloyse was first spotted in seasons 1 and 2 of Man vs. Child: Chef Showdown, a show where child prodigies compete with culinary veterans for the winner’s title. Cloyse was such a strong contender that he was invited back for the second season. Following his debut, he starred in Cook Your Way to Culinary School, a show hosted by Rachel Ray in which competitors vie for the ultimate prize: a $24,000 scholarship. While these appearances prove Cloyse’s culinary prowess, his time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 indicates otherwise.
Cloyse Made A Mistake In Episode 1
Below Deck’s Cloyse Messed Up The Dinner Service
Cloyse was struggling with his objectives by the very first episode. His confident and self-assured disposition did little to distract from his egregious errors during the first dinner service, with Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher expressing her skepticism for Ileisha Bell’s replacement. After assuring Daisy he was capable of preparing individual orders from guests, Cloyse found himself overwhelmed and understaffed. With only one chef on board, the pressure mounts, and it seems Cloyse is folding underneath it.
Although Cloyse is only human and mistakes can be expected from the average cook, Cloyse 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 Cloyse is only human and mistakes can be expected from the average cook, Cloyse 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 but his blunders could be substantial enough for an early dismissal.
Cloyse & Daisy Are Already Butting Heads
Below Deck’s Cloyse And Daisy Don’t Mesh
Daisy has not been fond of Cloyse since the pair were introduced. Cloyse, at only 22, is confident of his abilities but most cast members don’t share his sentiment. Hesitant due to Cloyse’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 Cloyse is to blame for committing to preparing individual dishes, Daisy admitted her blunders had set him up for failure. During Daisy and Cloyse'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, Cloyse made mistakes that Daisy would not soon forgive.
In a follow-up episode with The 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 Cloyse to the show, still believes he is at fault. Cloyse likely resents Daisy for the situation, leaving the two Below Deck coworkers on bad terms. With the chief stew an integral team member, it seems likely Cloyse 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 Shephard has not been impressed with Cloyse’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 Cloyse’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, Cloyse’s early mistakes make him a strong contender. Cloyse’s oversights have consequences for the charter as a whole. With the Below Deck guests already disgruntled, the rest of the crew will need to compensate for his actions. He may be a detriment to the team.
Cloyse Martin had a rocky start on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 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. Cloyse is going to have to step up his game to remain a valued member of the team.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs 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.
