Captain Lee Rosbach will miss Below Deck season 11, with Captain Kerry Titheradge replacing him on the show.

But weve actually known about this sea change for a while.

Rumors quickly swirled regarding the reason for the captains departure from the series.

Captain Lee in Below Deck

My injury is getting worse, the captain said at the time in a confessional on the show.

The left side of my body, I dont feel anything.

I still got the best goddamn job in the world.

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Bravos statement at BravoCon didnt specify whether Captain Lee quit the show or was fired.

Rosbach set the record straight in an interview withSun Sentinel, saying, I did not quit.

I did not retire.

They really couldnt get a straight answer from anyone on how my health was.

So, whats next for the Stud of the Sea?

The show is in production as we speak.

If its too expensive for them, well see what happens.

If the numbers take a tank, would I go back?

My season hasnt even aired yet.

I felt uncomfortable because nobody knew who I was.

He told me it comes down to just being yourself on TV.

Below Deck season 11 premieres on Feb. 5 at 9 pm ET on Bravo.