Below Deck fans in shock as Heather is accused of using the N word Tue 14 December 2021 14:00

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Heather Chase has been the chief stew for the duration of the current Below Deck season. But fan respect for her has lowered since she was thought to say the N word repeatedly, despite her denying the claims.

During an argument between Heather and co-star Rayna Lindsey, viewers were led to think the chief stew may have used the disrespectful word towards the deckhand, on the December 13th episode.

Fans are still questioning exactly which word left Heather’s lips during the feud. We explored their argument and gathered together some reactions from the Bravo audience.

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Rayna Lindsey and Heather’s feud explored

Rayna overhears Heather rapping a song which some fans think involved the N-word multiple times.

She is also thought to have used the N-word towards Rayna a couple of times at the bar and crew mess, but later revealed she “didn’t think she said it”. Heather also told her not to take it personally.

Later in the December 13th episode, Rayna shares that Heather rapping the N-word is “cancel culture”. Then, Heather later tells chef and co-star Rachel Hargrove that Rayna made her feel bad.

After denying saying the offensive word, Heather ran off to her cabin, when she denies saying it again. The following day, Rayna says in a confessional that Heather’s behaviour was not okay.

Heather later claimed she apologised to Rayna during the season. Some viewers also claim that Rayna, who said “hashtag white privilege” during the episode, had also said the N-word.

What did I just watch on #BelowDeck?! Heather saying the N-word and she still has a job? Rayna is a better person than me because I would not be clinking beers after. And Heather saying Rayna made HER 'feel bad' – is this a joke? @BravoTV

— Alicia Adejobi (@aliciaadejobi) December 14, 2021
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Heather issues a public apology

Since the December 13th episode aired, Heather released a public apology to her Instagram page.

She described her words as “ignorance” and “cannot express enough how truly remorseful” she feels.

Vowing to do better in future, Heather said that she has learned how her words and actions can affect others since they filmed the current Below Deck season (nine months ago).

Rayna shared several Instagram stories replying to fans after the episode. One asked her: “The fact that they are trying to make it seem like it’s not a big deal. Does she apologise?”

Rayna replied: “Just wait and see. Y’all see she don’t care to say nothing when I addressed it. To me that was all I needed.”

Others are praising Heather for admitting her wrongdoing and apologising. A follower commented on her apology post: “Live and learn! Your heartfelt admission speaks to your character. Everyone can be better. Everyone!”

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Below Deck viewers react to feud

Following and during the episode, Below Deck viewers have not stopped reacting with shock to the feud.

Looking through social media, it’s clear to see that many feel angry towards Heather’s behavior, while others have other opinions. Here are just some reactions to Rayna and Heather’s feud:

How do you “not know” if you said the n word? That means she says it OFTEN. She is so LUCKYYYY Rayna checked her as softly as she did. She should’ve gotten her ass LIT UP. #BelowDeck

— Shah Fraudlet 2.0 (@tvescaper) December 14, 2021
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It's pathetic that in this day and age, people still utter the "N" word. It's disgusting. Heather (and Eddie) acted like it was no big deal? I'm shocked. #BelowDeck

— Lulu 🐝🦖 (@lizardhead61) December 14, 2021
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Oh wow…this is not ok! I really hope Heather genuinely apologizes and wants to learn and grow from this. Not cool #BelowDeck pic.twitter.com/SEZnu3ZXzJ

— Bravo_Obsessed 💗 (@BravoObsessed6) December 14, 2021
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My impression of Rayna so far is that she is immature and over sensitive. HOWEVER the fact that NOONE made sure she was okay after the N word incident is f**d up. Eddie just totally brushed it under the carpet when she told him. Not good enough. #BelowDeck pic.twitter.com/W0VhQCVd83

— Eat My Cooter (@ShadyMary3) December 14, 2021
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