Who is the New Chef on ‘Below Deck Med’ After Kiko’s Exit?

Chef Kiko has finally met his match on Below Deck Mediterranean. Last night, the kind Brazilian chef officially parted ways with the crew aboard the Wellington, much to Hannah’s dismay. However, concerned viewers need not fret: Below Deck Med chef Kiko is living his best life after leaving the boat, Captain Sandy, and Las Vegas night behind.

Of course, Kiko’s departure brings one major question: who is the new chef on Below Deck Med? Season 5, Episode 10 didn’t give fans a definitive answer, but it did provide a few important clues about the identity of Below Deck Med‘s new chef. Who could it possibly be? Here’s everything we know about who replaces Kiko on Below Deck Med.

WHO REPLACES KIKO ON BELOW DECK MED?

At the end of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 5 Episode 10, viewers officially said goodbye to Chef Kiko, but Bravo declined to reveal who will be replacing him. With two full days until the next charter, viewers will have to wait at least one episode, if not longer, to find out the identity of Below Deck‘s new chef.

BELOW DECK NEW CHEF: EVERYTHING WE KNOW

Bravo editors are experts at keeping things under wraps, but they certainly gave viewers something to talk about with last night’s episode. For much of the episode, Malia gleefully walks around telling people that her boyfriend Tom, a chef, is coming to visit. On its face, this doesn’t mean much, but what happens next could indicate a few things about what’s to come on Below Deck Med.

WHAT DID CAPTAIN SANDY SAY ABOUT THE NEW CHEF BELOW DECK MED IS GETTING?

While chatting with Sandy in the bridge, Malia reveals that her boyfriend will be stopping by for a few days on his way home to the UK. When Sandy asks what he’s been up to, Malia explains that Tom is currently working as a freelance chef after a long career aboard super yachts. In a move that surprises even Malia, Sandy then asks for Tom’s CV, indicating that he may be a top contender for the position.

However, we also see Sandy call a recruiter and explain that she’s “in a jam” with her chef situation, so it’s possible that she finds someone through the inner workings of yachting.

WHO IS THE NEW CHEF ON BELOW DECK MED? OUR BEST GUESSES

With all this in mind, my guess is that Malia’s boyfriend Tom will finish out the charter season as Below Deck Med‘s new chef. Fans will have to wait and see what happens when he arrives next week!

Below Deck Med airs every Monday at 9/8c on Bravo.

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