Below Deck Mediterranean‘s penultimate episode appeared to disclose what led to Joe Bradley and Nathan Gallagher‘s shocking falling out.
Through the Monday, January 19, episode of the Bravo show, Nathan was frustrated with the best way Joe was acting with Kizzi Kitchener — especially in front of ex Victoria SanJuan‘s face. Joe told Nathan he was planning to kiss Kizzi again and was at a level where he would “make bad decisions.”
Nathan, nevertheless, Joe to think about Victoria’s feelings.
“You should sit back with the flirting with Kizzi,” Nathan told Joe ahead of the season finale. “It’s so disrespectful.”
In a confessional, Nathan elaborated on his issues with Joe, adding, “I actually have grown since last season and I can see the space it has created. To see him down the identical s*** time and time again shows me that he has no consideration for anyone other than himself. I just think it could be time to maneuver on from that form of friendship.”
The sneak peek for the subsequent episode showed Joe and Kizzi making out in front of Victoria. After consoling Victoria on their last crew night out, Nathan appeared to threaten Joe, saying, “Don’t act the massive man or I’m going to smack the s*** out of you. Do you desire to go straight away? I’m this close with you. I’m this close.”
Nathan and Joe worked together on season 10 and have become fast friends before reuniting this season. As Below Deck Med continued to air this season, Joe hinted that he was not in contact with Nathan when he exclusively told Us Weekly in November 2025 he has “yet’ to satisfy Nathan and Gael Cameron‘s baby.
“But from what I’ve seen on social media, he looked absolutely stunning,” Joe said concerning the couple’s first child, who was born in June 2025. “Don’t get me unsuitable, I did attempt to send just a few messages to Nathan.”
Joe noted that Nathan is probably going “busy in the intervening time.”
“He’s a dad and he may very well be on a ship somewhere — I’m not too sure,” he added. “We’re just probably not socially inclined [and] we don’t really speak but for what I’ve seen, what a beautiful little baby that’s.”
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On the time, Joe reflected on working with Nathan again.
“Having Nathan as my boss was nice to see because you possibly can see an individual grow. But don’t get me unsuitable, you do see a really different side of Nathan this season. In case you’re a bit more organized, things will work out higher,” Joe teased to Us. “He’s the boss so I’m going to respect his position.”
Joe recalled not wanting to “step on any toes” after joining Bravado.
“I would like to be there. I would like to be there for a pricey friend and respect knowledgeable position no matter who it’s,” he continued. “So was I nervous? Not one single bit. I just wish to be there for somebody. That’s my tackle it.”
Below Deck Med airs on Bravo Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. Recent episodes stream the subsequent day on Peacock.