Below Deck: How Old Is Captain Lee? - Screen Rant

Fans of Below Deck are thrilled to have the original franchise back on the open water. Now that Below Deck season 8 is here, many viewers are wondering how old Captain Lee is and whether he'll stay on the show much longer.

The salty sea captain has been at the helm for several seasons now. When it comes to picking the best captain of all time, plenty of Below Deck fans rate him number one. Fans were waiting for the new season to premiere and are excited that the cast features a lot of new faces. Below Deck season 8 will be a dramatic ride on some pretty rough seas, but fans know that Captain Lee has it all under control.

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Below Deck is the beloved Bravo show that follows around the ultra-rich on their nautical vacations. Forever at the helm has been Captain Lee Rosbach. He turned 70 this year, according to his social media. Captain Lee is the only Below Deck cast member who has been on the show since its inception back in 2013.

What many fans may not know is that this iconic reality star never even tried out for the hit Bravo show! The reality TV industry prospers from great TV moments and Captain Lee has provided quite a few memorable meme moments. Even though a film crew may constantly be in his face, he still runs a tight ship and has a no-nonsense approach to life and yachting. True fans know that the captain has no qualms when it comes to firing crew members on the spot and providing them with one-way tickets home. His gruff one-liners such as, “I’m responsible for every swinging di*k on this boat,” has made him a household name. The Florida native has embraced his stardom and loved it when he was a question on Jeopardy!

Many fans and crew members look up to him as a father figure. They enjoy the tough love he doles out. Below Deck viewers who are wondering why the captain remains so fit at age 70 should know that he's into exercise. Some people already know that he was a boxer in his early 20s. Bravo fans will also recall his disciplined onboard workouts. Captain Lee still works out, just like he always has. He is a lifelong gym lover and follows a strict diet that consists of protein and no kale.

Fans are so glad that Below Deck season 8 is back. They know it'll be a dramatic season filled with the typical Below Deck mishaps, romances, and crew members sent home. Fans are thrilled that Captain Lee can still do what he loves to do at age 70. His wife supports him, helping him to achieve his goals. Fingers crossed viewers get a couple of classic lines out of the Below Deck captain this season.

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Below Deck airs Monday at 9 pm EST on Bravo.

Source: Captain Lee/Instagram