Below Deck Down Under's Daisy Kelliher Reflects on Hosting Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Stars

The chief stewardess discusses the challenges of managing the high-energy Bravo personalities on her new show.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Daisy Kelliher, the chief stewardess on Below Deck Down Under, opened up about her experience hosting the stars of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on the show's latest season. Kelliher said the Housewives were "definitely... a bit chaotic" and "turned it up a notch" with their constant demands, though she noted they were all "genuinely so nice." The Bravo personality also discussed the difficulties of being edited on reality TV and not being able to fully explain her decisions to viewers.

Why it matters

Kelliher's insights provide an inside look at the challenges of managing high-profile Bravo personalities on a reality show set. Her comments offer a counterpoint to the Housewives' own perspective, giving viewers a more well-rounded understanding of the dynamic between the crew and guests.

The details

Kelliher said she was "nervous" when the RHOSLC stars arrived on the boat, as she was already dealing with a "brand new boat" and "brand new captain." She described the Housewives as "a bit chaotic" and "asking for a lot of stuff at the same time," though she noted they were all "genuinely so nice." Kelliher said the Housewives were "halfway through filming their season" and "in the depths of their drama," which the crew could "feel" on the boat.

  • Daisy Kelliher joined Below Deck Down Under Season 4 after appearing on Below Deck Sailing Yacht.
  • The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars guest-starred in the premiere episodes of Below Deck Down Under Season 4.

The players

Daisy Kelliher

The chief stewardess on Below Deck Down Under Season 4 who previously appeared on Below Deck Sailing Yacht.

Captain Jason Chambers

The captain of the boat on Below Deck Down Under Season 4, who Kelliher worked with.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars

The Bravo personalities who guest-starred in the premiere episodes of Below Deck Down Under Season 4.

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What they’re saying

“They were definitely... I wouldn't use the word demanding. It was more like kind of a bit chaotic. It was just asking for a lot of stuff at the same time.”

— Daisy Kelliher, Chief Stewardess (Deadline)

“I'm not gonna lie... a little bit off a headache and kind of giving me a taste of what it's like to have a few children.”

— Daisy Kelliher, Chief Stewardess (Deadline)

“They were so funny, and the ladies are all genuinely so nice, but they did have us running around.”

— Daisy Kelliher, Chief Stewardess (Deadline)

The takeaway

Kelliher's experience managing the high-energy Real Housewives of Salt Lake City stars on Below Deck Down Under provides an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of working with demanding Bravo personalities on a reality show set. Her comments offer a unique perspective that complements the Housewives' own portrayal of the events.