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Below Deck Med Rift Deepens as Nathan Confronts Joe Over Kizzi in Penultimate Episode

Nathan frames his response as personal growth and signals their friendship may not survive heading into the finale.

Overview

  • The Jan. 19 episode shows Nathan Gallagher calling Joe Bradley's flirting with Kizzi Kitchener disrespectful to Victoria SanJuan and urging him to stop.
  • Joe tells Nathan he plans to kiss Kizzi again and acknowledges he is likely to make bad decisions, which further strains their relationship.
  • After consoling Victoria, Nathan appears to threaten Joe during a heated on-deck exchange captured in the episode.
  • Joe also casts doubt on Gael Cameron's fidelity in comments that Nathan rejects, adding another layer to their rift.
  • Context from on- and off-screen coverage shows the friendship had already cooled, and new social posts highlight Nathan and Gael focusing on life with their baby while the on-show tension with Joe escalates.