Though Chef Ryan had about five years worth of experience in the yachting industry before he appeared on Below Deck Down Under, his frequent clashes with Chief Stew Aesha Scott and with Captain Jason himself and a few guest complaints sealed his fate on the boat.

As viewers learned on the June 2 episode, Ryan's replacement, Chef Nate, has even more experience in the industry.

"I've been working on superyachts for the last 10 years," Chef Nate said during his introduction on the show. "I've done seasons in the Caribbean, seasons in the Med, in the States — you name it. I really want to impress Captain Jason [and] get a permanent position on the team..."

While Below Deck Down Under marks Nate's first time working on a show in the Below Deck universe, the chef has appeared on TV before. In 2020, Nate appeared as a contestant on the Australian trivia game series, Millionaire Hot Seat (which is a spin-off of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

Chef Nate may be new to the boat and to the crew, but he quickly connected with Captain Jason. The chef and the captain both hail from Wagga Wagga, which is a small city in New South Wales, Australia.

Based on his extensive yachting experience, Chef Nate should have an advantage in the galley, but will his late arrival derail his chances of getting a permanent spot on the boat? Viewers will have to keep tuning in to Below Deck Down Under to find out.