Here’s a breakdown of the key events leading to the fallout between Below deck Mediterranean stars Joe Bradley and Nathan Gallagher, as detailed in the article:
* The Core Issue: Nathan was upset with Joe’s continued flirting with Kizzi Kitchener, especially given that Joe’s ex, Victoria SanJuan, was still present and witnessing it.
* Nathan’s Concerns: Nathan felt joe was being disrespectful to Victoria and repeating past mistakes. He believed Joe lacked consideration for others and was prioritizing his own desires.
* Joe’s Admission: Joe openly told Nathan he was planning to kiss Kizzi again and acknowledged he was prone to “bad decisions.”
* Escalation: The tension culminated in a near-physical altercation,with Nathan threatening Joe,saying he would “smack the s* out of you” if Joe “acted the big man.”
* Broken Friendship: The situation led to a breakdown in their friendship. Joe admitted in November 2025 that he hadn’t been in touch with Nathan, despite attempting to send messages. He suggested Nathan was likely busy with his new baby and their lifestyles didn’t align for regular communication.
* Nathan’s Perspective:** Nathan expressed in a confessional that he had grown as the previous season and was disappointed to see Joe repeating the same patterns, leading him to consider moving on from the friendship.
In essence, the conflict stemmed from Nathan’s disapproval of Joe’s behavior towards Kizzi and Victoria, ultimately fracturing their once-close bond.
