Below Deck star Heather Chase apologizes for saying the N-word in front of Rayna Lindsey: 'I vow to do better in the future' By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 23:12 GMT, 14 December 2021 | Updated: 23:12 GMT, 14 December 2021 Viewcomments Below Deck star Heather Chase has issued an apology after she said the N-word in the presence of co-star Rayna Lindsey. In a statement posted to her Instagram account, Chase vowed to 'do better' after Monday night's episode captured her saying the racial slur in front of Rayna, a Black deckhand, after she heard Lindsey use the remark. 'I am sorry for the hurt my ignorance caused Rayna in tonight's episode. While I apologized to Rayna throughout the season, I cannot express enough how truly remorseful I am,' Chase, the chief stewardess, posted after the episode aired. 'I vow to do better': Below Deck star Heather Chase has issued an apology after she said the N-word in front of co-star Rayna Lindsey 'Part of my responsibility as Chief Stewardess is to provide a welcoming, safe environment for the crew and I fell short. Over the past nine months since this episode was filmed, I have learned how my words and actions can affect others and I vow to do better in the future.' The incident all started after Rayna and Heather walked by Jake Foulger as he goofed off in front of them. Rayna referred to him as 'this n***a', and Heather, who is white, repeated the remark. Though she initially laughed it off, Rayna later called Heather out after Chase started rapping to a song with Jake. 'You cannot say [N-word], you're white as f**k. That's cancel culture, you better be careful with certain words,' Rayna told her, under the assumption Heather had said the racial slur once again. 'I fell short': In a statement posted to her Instagram account, Chase vowed to 'do better' after Monday night's episode captured her saying the racial slur in the presence of Rayna, a Black deckhand 'You better be careful with certain words': Though she initially laughed it off, Rayna later called Heather out after Chase started rapping to a song with Jake 'Did I say it? I didn't think I said it, I'm sorry,' a stunned Heather responded. 'I like you but you gotta be careful. You know how people are. 2021 is… it's not 2002 anymore. I still love you, I'm telling you just be careful,' Rayna reminded her. 'I can respect that, thank you,' Heather said. Rayna did not hold back as she addressed the incident via a Q&A on her Instagram account. When one fan pointed out how easily the slur rolled off Heather's tongue, Rayna replied, 'Like I said she says that s**t regularly. Just too comfortable.' She was also claimed Captain Lee was aware of what occurred but 'didn't care' to speak with her. Rayna also said it was 'sooooo hard' watching the episode. Rayna did not hold back as she addressed the incident via a Q&A on her Instagram account Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility