Ben Willoughby becomes 1st Indigenous Australian HOD amid 'Below Deck' Season 11 Bosun Jared Woodin's firing

'Below Deck' Season 11 star Ben Willoughby claims Jared Woodin 'wasn’t right for the position onboard'
PUBLISHED MAR 20, 2024
Ben Willoughby replaces Jared Woodin amid 'Below Deck' Season 11 Bosun's firing (Bravo)
Ben Willoughby replaces Jared Woodin amid 'Below Deck' Season 11 Bosun's firing (Bravo)

GRENADA, CARIBBEAN: 'Below Deck' Season 11's Bosun Jared Woodin was fired in the recent episode over an altercation after getting drunk on the boat. Amid his firing, Ben Willoughby was handed over the position of Bosun in the show.

Acknowledging and Praising the opportunity he got, Ben took to Instagram to claim, "...It’s time. First Indigenous Australian head of department @belowdeckbravo." He added, "I wouldn’t have been able to hold my tongue much longer. I was ready to walk off."

He went on to claim that yachting is a kind of industry where one "can’t wait for someone to perform better at their job, especially if you know your skillset can lead a department to success." Ben claimed that Jared "wasn’t right for the position onboard" as he had a lot more on his mind. Ben said, "I’m glad he now gets to take care of that now."

"Being in a position of responsibility means you have to understand leadership. Understand how your team works, understand their strengths and weaknesses, build those team members up, encourage them to go further than they thought possible," added Ben about his new responsibilities amid Jared' firing.

Slightly calling out Jared, Ben claimed having responsibility on the boat " Lead from the front and not use a position of authority over anyone. It’s a skillset that is learnt through years of communication and listening, unfortunately too many people in a position of authority don’t understand that." He then politely asked, "Jared it’s time to step aside mate."

Ben Willoughby takes 'Below Deck' Season 11's Bosun Jared Woodin's position amid his firing (Instagram/@wanderingwilloughby)
Ben Willoughby takes 'Below Deck' Season 11's Bosun Jared Woodin's position amid his firing (Instagram/@wanderingwilloughby)

Why was 'Below Deck' Season 11's Bosun Jared Woodin fired?

In one of the episodes of 'Below Deck' Season 11 Jared fell into a feud with Kyle Stillie after he gets drunk on the boat. Remarking on the intoxicated reaction, Captain Kerry fired Jared saying, "Jared has had a history of getting drunk and bad manners."

Captain Kerry believes Jared did not treat his fellow mates in the right way. And, this was not the first time when an altercation happened. Captain said to him, "This is the second time you've had bad behavior."

Captain took the decision to let Jared go off the boat as he believed his mind was not in the right place.

Bosun Jared Woodin fired from 'Below Deck' after drunken feud (Bravo)
Bosun Jared Woodin fired from 'Below Deck' after drunken feud (Bravo)

Where is 'Below Deck' Season 11' star Jared Woodin now?

After being fired from the show, Jared turned his account private on Instagram. Therefore, not much is known about his whereabouts.

While Jared was being fired from the show he agreed that he needed to work on himself. So it is speculated that he might be spending time to get his head in the right place. He agreed while on the boat, "This isn't the right place for me at the right time."

Jared Woodin (Instagram/@ur_boy_j)
Jared Woodin turns his social media private after being fired from 'Below Deck' Season 11 (Instagram/@ur_boy_j)

The new episodes of 'Below Deck' Season 11 releases every Monday at 9 pm ET on Bravo.

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