Tzarina Mace-Ralph is having a rough go in Season 3 of Below Deck Down Under. She is on her second sous-chef, but tensions are starting to mount between this duo. Likewise, she and Lara Rigby are also feuding. Now, Tzarina is beginning to feel like this crew is pushing her out.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph was the topic of conversation on Below Deck Down Under

Episode 12 just aired on Bravo. Alesia Harris called Tzarina out for her poor communication skills. Then, Alesia entered a cabin to discuss this narrative with two other crew members. Unfortunately, Tzarina overheard their remarks, and their words greatly stung her heart.

Several beats before and after, Tzarina exchanged equally frustrating words with Lara. Lara wanted an excursion to go off without a hitch, which meant she thought Tzarina needed to attend. Tzarina reluctantly agreed, yet she only stayed a few minutes because her list of responsibilities back on board was long.

After Tzarina left this excursion at a local distillery, Alesia, Lara, and Brianna Duffield grew closer. Back on board, Lara praised Alesia for her work. But then, Alesia and Tzarina encountered the aforementioned communication roadblock, which led Alesia to seek comfort outside the galley with Lara and Bri.

“I don’t know if Lara is trying to mess with me right now, but she seems like she’s grooming my sous chef to be against me. And that’s not a friend. She should be supporting me,” Tzarina said in her confessional.

Sadly, things did not improve after this statement. By the end of BDDU Season 3, Episode 12, Tzarina sighs, sadly expressing in a separate confessional, “You just don’t give a sh*t about me.”

If you ask around, Lara is just as guilty of shady behaviors this season on BDDU. Now, hug it out, ladies.

Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Tzarina Mace-Ralph and Lara Rigby are not getting along on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Chief stewards and chefs almost always feud at some point during each season. Yet, Tzarina and Lara knew each other long before filming began, so you would think they should know how to deal with each other already. But still, here we sit, yelling at our screens because both women keep failing to make peace on Bravo.

As each episode airs, I typically start praising one while raising my eyebrows at another. By the end of each episode, my praises and punitive pauses have shifted no less than a handful of times. I enjoy them both, yet I find Tzarina and Lara equally at fault for their current divide in Season 3 of BDDU. I will explain my opinion on this messy matter now.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph is struggling with communication on Below Deck Down Under Season 3

In the galley, communication and timing skills are everything. Tzarina knows this, as she works with tiny time constraints on board the biggest yacht yet in this franchise. Things are getting tricky in these conditions, as each plate needs to arrive in front of its consumer quickly. If not, the temperatures of these dishes will fall, decreasing the dining experience.

Alesia Harris joins Tzarina in the galley, making her the second sous-chef in the history of this series. At first, these two got along swimmingly. Now, they are not faring well, thanks to a breakdown in communication in the galley.

During Episode 12, Tzarina fumed at Lara, as Lara insisted that Tzarina attend an excursion Alesia could have handled solo. Wanting to be liked and fit in with the popular girls has always been a struggle Tzarina faces, as she notes on BDDU. So, Tzarina bit her tongue and went, but when she returned to the yacht, she kept biting her sass box, resulting in Alesia calling out her failing communication skills in the galley.

Then, Lara and Brianna Duffield pulled Alesia into their cabin. Here, Alesia reiterated her communication-related frustrations. Overhearing, Tzarina apologized and explained that her silence was due to her annoyance(s) with Lara, not her. Alesia understood, and she and Tzarina made peace.

Tzarina also struggles with her communication skills with Lara. For example, in Episode 1, Tzarina asked Lara to ensure their guests had a knife and fork on the table. But when the guests needed a spoon, Tzarina shifted the blame onto Lara, whom production cleared via flashbacks.

Lara Rigby’s Below Deck Down Under confessionals aren’t always kind

After filming, Lara appeared on Watch What Happens Live. “The biggest hurdle we had was communication,” Lara shared, noting that Tzarina and her “galley was far away from where the service area was, so that was tricky.” This statement is not terrible. However, the same does not ring true of her other confessionals, which Tzarina acknowledged via a separate episode of WWHL.

When Tzarina and Lara boarded this season, Tzarina talked kindly about Lara in her confessionals. Lara is “fantastic,” Tzarina emphasized, noting that she and Lara worked together on a prior yacht. Excited, Tzarina pulled Lara in as her roommate onboard BDDU Season 3. However, Tzarina was honest, explaining, “We are much better as off-the-boat friends, but we’ve matured.”

Lara, however, was not as gracious towards Tzarina in her first talking head. Shading Tzarina, Lara explained that our chef is “an acquired taste,” like “Vegemite,” which people “either love” or “hate.” Then, Lara joked, “I’m like Barbie, and she’s like Weird Barbie.” Lara also unnecessarily revealed that, on their last boat, “not everyone liked Tzarina.”

During Episode 11, Lara cracked a Brady Bunch joke, describing one of the sisters as a “bit quirky, like Tzarina.” Tzarina heard this dig, and immediately, her face fell. Unlike that old childhood rhyme, sticks, stones, and names, ALL SUCK.

What has the Below Deck Down Under cast said about Tzarina Mace-Ralph and Lara Rigby?

Many BDDU Season 3 crew members have an opinion about the feud between Lara and Tzarina, including the problematic parties involved. In an exclusive interview with Reality Tea, Tzarina stated, “The problem is that with something like Below Deck, you can’t be perfect, and Lara has such an obsession with control and perfection. I think it overcomes her and takes over.”

Lara also sat down with us, stressing that her confessional comments “never intended” to cause Tzarina harm. Instead, her jokes were “playful,” which Lara assumed Tzarina would understand. “But, if I have offended her, it wasn’t my intention,” Lara emphasized.

Recently, Bri and Marina Marcondes de Barros appeared on WWHL. Playing the game, “What Do You Choose, Stews,” Andy Cohen asked the ladies who had Alesia’s best interests in mind this season, Tzarina or Lara. Without missing a beat, minus the three-second countdown, both girls answered Lara. When asked who gave off the worst mean-girl energy this season between these two non-freshwater-located fighters, the women chose Tzarina.

Nevertheless (in my opinion), both parties have amends to make at this time. Thankfully, BDDU Season 3 is still airing on Bravo.

Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Below Deck Down Under star Jason Chambers, also known as Captain Jason, is one of Bravo’s most eligible bachelors. He joined the network in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite and many viewers’ TV boyfriend. It’s no mystery why viewers are swooning for the Bravo star. Not only is he dreamy, but he’s also devoted to his work and puts his daughter above all else.

Captain Jason’s romantic life continues to fascinate fans. He’s pretty low-key about his personal life, but he recently shared an update about his dating status. Here’s what we know.

Where does Captain Jason stand in his dating life in April 2025?

Below Deck viewers suspected Captain Jason may be off the market after a fan thought they spotted an engagement ring on his finger in a promo for Season 3 of Below Deck Down Under. But it was a false alarm.

Captain Jason set the record straight in a February 2025 interview with The Daily Dish, telling the outlet he is currently single. However, his DMs may not be open quite yet, sorry ladies. In the interview, he shared that dating isn’t his number one priority at the moment.

“I don’t think the time has ever been right. I needed to give a lot of time to my daughter over the last few years,” he said.

He shared that he wants to make sure he is going into dating with the right intentions, telling The Daily Dish he needs to be in the right headspace.

“The relationships I have had have been long, and they probably shouldn’t have lasted that long,” he said. “I’m starting to realize why I’ve gone into those relationships. I’m probably trying to create something but not be 100 percent myself. So, I have put a pause on dating for quite some time because I haven’t had the time to bring someone else into my daughter’s [life].”

Ok, a man who self-reflects and puts his family first? Yeah, my guess is those comments aren’t going to curb the slew of DMs I’m sure he’s getting.

Captain Jason has his eye on a few Bravolebs

Captain Jason told The Daily Dish that he will start dating again when his life is more stable.

“I think 2025 is the time to get some stability, find out where I’m going to be based, get my career going, and then it’s right to bring someone else in,” he said. “So yeah, 2025 will be the year that I will get these other things done and then, hopefully, I can meet someone and I’m ready.”

The Below Deck Down Under star has expressed interest in a couple of Bravolebs in the past. He gave Vanderpump Rules cast member Lala Kent a shoutout at BravoCon in 2023, telling fans she is the Bravo star he would want as a primary guest on his yacht. The comment caused quite a stir among fans, and romance rumors began to spread. However, Lala shot down the rumors in a December 2023 Amazon Live, telling viewers she is not interested in dating the Captain.

 “I think he’s very very handsome, as many people do,” she said, The Daily Dish reported. “He’s quite a bit older than me. He lives somewhere very very far from me. And timing is everything with a relationship, and I’m just not quite there. I know I’m a weirdo.”

More recently, Captain Jason expressed interest in a few other Bravolebs during an interview with Parade. The interviewer presented him with a number of names from the network, and he shared whether he would date them or not. Brynn Whitfield, Heather Gay, and Ciara Miller were among the names he expressed interest in.

Could Captain Jason swap Below Deck Down Under for a Bravo dating show?

Captain Jason is so popular with the ladies that I would not be surprised if he were offered the leading role in a dating show. Perhaps he could take on a leading role in Bravo’s Love Hotel or even make the jump to ABC and become the next Bachelor. I believe fans would tune in to see Jason navigate the messy waters of a reality dating show. He’s the perfect candidate for it.

Below Deck Down Under is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Stewardess Marina Marcondes de Barros is making waves on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Her work ethic is strong. However, her jokes and service-related requests have not always landed well with her superiors.

Working underneath Lara Rigby, Marina desires to vacate her housekeeping duties in favor of service details. Captain Jason Chambers agrees with her requests on this matter. Nevertheless, Lara remains on the fence. If things are working, Lara prefers to keep them as they are.

Curious about many things, Reality Tea got Marina on the line. We wanted to know where she and Lara now stand, alongside what we can expect to see during the second half of Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Here is everything Marina sweetly spilled.

Marina Marcondes de Barros walks us through a typical day, parked in housekeeping on Below Deck Down Under

Trying to understand how hectic a day in the life of an understaffed BDDU stew is, we asked Marina to explain what her typical schedule entailed. “When you work on a yacht of 60 meters specifically, normally you have four girls, and we only had three. Which means that somebody’s gonna get extra jobs. Unfortunately, that person was me,” Marina explained.

“As soon as the guests wake up, they have breakfast with the service crew.” After they leave their cabins, Marina enters, preparing their beds and rooms “like they just arrived on the boat.” To do this, Marina must ensure that their “clothes are folded, hung perfectly, and color-coordinated.” Then, “You need to make sure the whole bathroom gets wiped and all the towels are facing the right way,” Marina added.

“But at the same time, the guests have left the room. So there are clothes on the floor and dirty towels. There are so many things that you need to rush to the laundry and start the machines because they take time. So you need to start the machines, put a timer on, and then run back to flip the things, or [the laundry] will build up,” Marina notes to our exhausted faces.  

Once this is complete, Marina must “rush down to the crew mess to set the table for a crew lunch. When that time comes, it’s guest lunch. So you return to their cabins to complete a sweep, making everything neat. So, this is the whole day until night when we do the turndown, where we take all the decorative pillows away.”

As Marina stated in Below Deck Down Under Season 3, which we co-sign, she is “too cute and charismatic to be in the dungeon.”

Lara Rigby trusted Marina Marcondes de Barros, but their friendship post-BDDU is hard to define

Recently, Captain Jason gave Marina a shot at service during an excursion. When Marina returned to the yacht, Lara was pleased by her efforts. Not pleased, however, are the fans of Below Deck Down Under. In her DM’s, Marina quickly began receiving messages stating she was being “unfairly treated,” she admits.

“In the beginning, I tried to defend the situation. But then, I did start questioning if I was being taken advantage of because now, it’s not just me,” Marina sighed.

“A lot of other Latina women, or women in general, have been sharing similar stories, that they’ve been taken advantage of just because people imagined they could take the load,” Marina clocked. However, she does not think this narrative “was the situation here. Lara trusted my hard work, but she lacked any motivation to give me a shot, to give me an opportunity.” Nevertheless, Marina is “a good sport” who “took it on the chin and did my best.”

When asked where she and Lara stand now, Marina admitted, “It’s hard to say. We left in a good place as friends, having a great time. She’s an amazing woman. She’s somebody that I look up to.”

But after filming, Lara spoke about the subject on TV, “brushing it off as if it was nothing. I wish she could appreciate more of my efforts instead of just brushing them off.”

Marina Marcondes de Barros appreciated Captain Jason Chambers’ support during Below Deck Down Under

Marina is all of us, speaking fluent sarcasm whenever her patience plummets. But, after making a cheeky swipe at Captain Jason, Marina quickly found herself in the hot seat. They “hit a low point with that little snarky comment,” Marina admitted. But in large part, she and Captain Jason were (and still are) great.

“We always were messing around with each other, joking, and he knew that I worked my ass off. He called me the tornado when I joined the boat. He said I just went around flipping, saying I could run the boat solo at a certain point. So it was fun. I loved being around him,” Marina remarked.

But what Marina appreciated the most was when Captain Jason took her “side with Lara, demanding that I get my space in the sun. It was moving to me. I appreciated it.” She teased: “Our friendship just gets stronger and stronger towards the end of the season. I cannot wait for you guys to see it.”

What does Marina Marcondes de Barros now think about Wihan du Toit and her newest crush, Nicolas Cattelan?

Wihan du Toit strung several women along before his firing, including Marina. After filming, Marina shared that “the whole crew did a South African trip. We all went there, and [Wihan is] from there, so we got connected.”

However, Wihan and Harry van Vliet sadly remain at odds. So, their time together was brief, she admitted. Marina also revealed that Wihan is “dating now, working on boats, but it’s a big world, so we will likely never see each other again.”

Turning raw, Marina confessed that it is “hard not to feel hurt when a guy kisses you and immediately after says on live TV that he likes somebody else. But I just got rid of a bad thing, so I’m not complaining. Thank you, universe,” Marina quipped.

Once Wihan departed, two new deckhands arrived. One of them, Nicolas Cattelan, caught her eye in Episode 12. On Nic, Marina gushed, “Nic is so cute. He’s a nerd, which I have always had a crush on. So, of course, he tickles my heart, but I have had a bad experience before, and I’m here to work, so my focus is definitely on that.”

However, Marina is “a human. I’m a woman. So, let’s see. To be continued,” she joked.

Speaking of upcoming storylines, Marina reiterated that “Tensions are getting quite high. But, there are still some subjects that were never properly addressed at the beginning of the season. They’re just ready to explode. So yeah, you guys are in for a treat. Get a popcorn and enjoy!”

Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock.

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Another week has come and gone, making it time for our Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 12 recap. “Across Frenemy Lines” brings us back to the super yacht Katina, where, starting last week, two new men are turning the tide for the exterior team. In contrast, relations between the interior team and the galley are sinking. Lara has clear visions for how things must run, so last-minute change-ups and requests are not her bag, even though this narrative is starting to frustrate Marina, Tzarina, and Captain Jason. Here is a breakdown of everything that transpired on Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 12.

What happened in Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 12?

Nicolas has already messed up royally, drinking with the guests during his first charter. But, unlike those who came before, Nicolas owns his mistakes. Now, Captain Jason has appreciative eyes trained on his newest deckhand, who remains safe (for now). Meanwhile, trouble is also brewing in the galley. Frustrations, pride, and misunderstood narratives are mounting, resulting in a conflict-filled episode of BDDU.

Captain Jason wants Marina in service, but Lara remains unsure

The crew awakens for another day, but Alesia remains tired. Tzarina notices.

Internally, Nicolas is struggling. He knows he messed up and that ignoring his actions might fly, yet Nicolas is not that kind of guy. As soon as he can, Nicolas plans on reporting his drunken shot to the captain.

The guests planned an excursion to a rum tasting and distillery tour, followed by a picnic lunch. A storm blows in, but this will not cancel their plans. In contrast, Captain Jason has a new plan to throw at Lara, asking her to place Marina on service during this outing. But Lara disagrees, telling her boss that Marina cannot “do service on her own.”

The camera pans to show Marina excelling solo with the guests as they eat breakfast on the sundeck. Back in the galley, Lara tells Captain Jason that Marina has never done service alone, so he asks her to give Marina a chance. In his interview, he notes that Lara needs to step outside her comfort zone.

The guests and first round of crew members (including Marina) depart, escorted away by a covered tender to help avoid the storm.

Lara and Tzarina butt heads as Nicolas comes clean with Captain Jason

Lara heads to the galley, telling Tzarina to attend the picnic lunch. Tzarina, however, notes that the dishes for this excursion only need to be unwrapped and served, so the crew members in attendance do not need her nearby. Even still, Lara is adamant that Tzarina must attend. Tzarina relents and accepts, noting that she must be back on board early to prep dinner.

Lara suggests Alesia also attend to “help build” her confidence. Heading up to the sundeck, Lara next encounters Harry. She tells Harry that something is off with Tzarina.

Nicolas practices his shots-related speech using a Pirates of the Caribbean reference. He then explains that he got into yachting courtesy of his father, a professional windsurfer and kitesurfer who now works as a captain in the Mediterranean. His equally attractive father hates rules, but as he admits, Nicolas moves oppositely. Proving this point, Nicolas heads to the wheelhouse to turn himself in.

On the excursion, Marina busts her tail to wow their charter guests. Tzarina and Alesia arrive. As Marina serves rum, Tzarina uncovers her dishes and runs. As she explains, the boat is over an hour away, so Tzarina must head back now to ensure everything runs smoothly later.

After Tzarina bolts, Adair asks Alesia if she is okay. In response, Alesia states that she can uncover dishes. This response is what Tzarina tried to state to Lara earlier. But Alesia remains bothered, and Tzarina seems to be the one she feels annoyed by.

In the wheelhouse, Nicolas tells on himself. Thankfully, Captain Jason repays his honesty with grace. His job is safe.

Tzarina returns to the yacht following the excursion, frustrated with Lara

Back onboard, Tzarina tells Lara that this excursion was the “biggest waste” of her time. Lara asks if Tzarina went before the “food got taken out?” Confused, Tzarina answers yes. In her interview, Lara quips, “I wish Tzarina had been more passionate about serving the guests lunch than serving me this sh*tty attitude.”

The guests return. They loved their expedition. Alesia heads to the galley, where Tzarina is extra quiet. Alesia wants to help, yet the only reply she gets from Tzarina is a nod and a saying that all is well.

Nicolas tells everyone what he did and how the captain reacted. This crew likes Nicolas, so everyone feels thankful he kept his gig.

Lara enters, praising Alesia for her service during the excursion. Alesia was glad to go, yet she knew a lot needed to happen back on the yacht. Lara waves her concerns away. In her talking head, Tzarina states that Lara seems to be “grooming” Alesia to turn against her in the galley.

Several beats later, Harry asks Tzarina if she and Lara are getting along. Tzarina answers that she thinks all is well, but when she asks Harry why he questioned her about this friendship, Harry fibs, telling her no one brought this to his ear.

As the guests head to the dinner table, Alesia attempts small talk with Tzarina. Tzarina answers her questions kindly, but her words are few. Alesia somewhat snaps, telling Tzarina she cannot go an entire night like this “because it’s depressing.” Tzarina looks confused but tells Alesia that she is exhausted, nothing more or less.

Nicolas has his eyes on Marina while Harry keeps his ears attuned to the drama

In the crew galley, Marina encounters Nicolas. Nicolas finds Marina “adorable,” he admits, joking in his talking head that he never approached women while growing up. Laughing, Nicolas gives God thanks for feminism because bold women helped him out with his game.

The crew lines up to grab plates from Tzarina. Tzarina goes over what the guests are about to eat so they can parrot these words back to their guests. However, her explanation is wordy, causing Lara to roll her eyes.

Alesia retreats to her cabin for a moment of silence. Shortly after, thanks to editing, the guests also head to their rooms for bed.

Alesia heads to the galley in the morning. Tzarina gives her a task, which Alesia seeks clarification on. Alesia explains that she has “no idea” what is happening in Tzarina’s head, yet she feels like she is walking on eggshells at work now. Tzarina listens, stating she will tell Alesia more moving forward.

Lurking in the next room, hearing everything, Harry smiles, amused at their low-stakes drama. On deck, Nate teaches Adair as a capable bosun should. Speaking of capable, Tzarina is in the galley, licking water from her tumbler like a competent cat. I, too, wish to lurk inside her brain.

The guests depart. They loved their charter.

Marina finds Nicolas cute, but Adair reveals a secret that gives Marina pause

While turning the boat over, Marina tells Adair that she finds Nicolas cute. But this deck/stew has a secret. Nic has already started to “party with a guest,” Adair reveals. Shocked and disappointed, Marina listens as Adair continues, telling Marina that Nicolas already confessed everything to the captain.

Once Adair gets to the part of his actual sins, AKA drinking a shot with this guest in question, Marina looks relieved. Words matter, all. In her interview, Marina labels Nic a nerd, admitting she loves his honesty.

The crew, however, does not love their 15k tip. But Nicolas treasures the disco ball helmet, which Captain Jason hands him following his authentic showings. In their talking heads, the crew also applauds Nic while joking about how he presents. Nicolas is new, but he is already a winner on BDDU.

Similarly, Harry is winning on deck. Nate makes Harry the lead deckhand.

Tzarina walks in on a heated conversation while Marina and Nicolas bring the heat to the dance floor

Bri pulls Alesia into her cabin. Once there, Lara asks Alesia how work is going. Alesia says that communication is lacking. Tzarina enters, catching their gossip session red-handed. She reflects in her confessional, slamming Lara for her “b*tchy schoolgirl attitude.”

Tzarina exits. Lara tells Alesia that a good leader cares about others. Interjecting, Alesia concedes that Tzarina does care for her.

Bri climbs into bed with Harry. A few floors above, Alesia and Nate chat in the hot tub. Nate leaves, giggling with Nicolas in their cabin about how big a fan he is of Alesia.

The crew heads out. Nicolas sits by Marina, admiring how her feet swing instead of reaching the floor. Also sitting side-by-side are Alesia and Nate, but Alesia misses Johnny, she divulges. When Alesia gets up for a smoke, Tzarina follows.

Alesia finally tells Tzarina how bothered she is. Hearing her, Tzarina explains her stressors before apologizing to Alesia. For now, the galley team is okay. Also okay are Marina and Nicolas, kissing on the dance floor as their fellow yachties cheer.

Lara approaches Alesia, asking her how her talk with Tzarina went. Alesia answers, telling her all is fine, but, as Tzarina clocked, tensions are typically high in this industry for chefs. Lara shuts this narrative down, telling Alesia, “It doesn’t have to be like that.”

Lara finds Tzarina next. Tzarina states that she has to say yes to Lara to make her back down, like with the plates issue. As Lara repeats that she was right about that, Tzarina announces that she feels “done.”

Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo and streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Below Deck legend Kate Chastain might be just as excited about Chef Ben Robinson’s return to the high seas as fans are.

On April 11, Bravo announced that Ben was returning to the galley in Below Deck Down Under Season 4. When Kate saw the news about her BFF’s return, she immediately Tweeted a cheeky response.

“Hi @bravo @51minds I’d like to book a charter. #BelowDeck,” she wrote. Wouldn’t that be a treat to have Ben and Kate back together again?

Chef Ben Robinson will make a Below Deck return on Down Under Season 4

While Kate was chief stew on Below Deck Seasons 2 through 7, she and Ben were only on two seasons together. During Seasons 2 and 4, the pair had their ups and downs, but became fast friends in the end.

They became such good buds that they rented neighboring apartments in the same Florida building during the Covid pandemic. Though rumor has it they hooked up between Seasons 2 and 3, Kate insists Ben is not her son’s father. They are close, but not that close.

We last saw Ben on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4, when he replaced Mila Kolomeitseva. Now that he’s returning to the franchise on BDDU, even Andy Cohen is giddy. “We have waited too long for this,” Andy commented underneath Bravo’s announcement. 

Joining Captain Jason Chambers and Chef Ben on Below Deck Down Under is another fan favorite. Chief stew Daisy Kelliher is transferring in from Below Deck Sailing Yacht. She probably needs a change of scenery following her messy history with Gary King.

Though none of the other crew have been confirmed, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City ladies will come aboard for a charter. It’s about time we got a Housewives/Below Deck crossover.

Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Below Deck Down Under deck hand Nicolas Cattelan fumbled his first day on the job in Season 3 Episode 11. When Nicolas asked if it’s okay to mingle with the guests, Captain Jason Chambers warned him, “Yes, but no drinking and behave yourself.”

Unfortunately, during an after-dinner drinking game, one of the guests urged Nicolas to take a shot, and he complied. Uh oh. Did you not hear the captain say, “No drinking?” After stewardess Brianna Duffield reminded him of the no drinking on charter rule, Nic knew he screwed up.

Consequently, he will have to make a full confession to the captain the next day. Drinking on charter is a fireable offense. Will the Captain fire Nic or forgive him?

Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 12 sneak peek

Can I just say how absolutely beautifully this show is filmed? The underwater shots are stunning.

The next morning, Bosun Nate Salmon asks Nic how everything went the night before. All Nic can think of is that he broke the no-drinking rule.

“[I’ve] kind of been going back and forth,” the deck hand says in a confessional. “I know that with Captain Jason, drinking on charter is an absolute no-go. There’s a reality where I just don’t bring it up … but it’s not the right way to go about things.”

At the same time as the guests are leaving for their excursion, Nic is practicing what he’s going to say to Jason. “Captain,” he says, “primary asked me to take a shot, and I did. Got a bit carried away.”

Nicolas admits he has an issue with getting in his own head. “I’m not the most experienced person on the crew by far,” he adds. As Nicolas putters around his cabin, he finally decides he needs to “do this properly.” It’s time to face the captain.

But that’s where the sneak peek leaves us hanging. We’ll just have to watch next week’s episode to find out how Jason responds to Nic’s confession.

Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It also streams on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Captain Jason Chambers just sent Johnny Arvanitis packing. Johnny was a dedicated deckhand on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. But his temper flared one night, causing his exit from filming shortly after.

Despite this one night gone wrong, Johnny excelled in his position. He respected boundaries, listened to authority, and owned his wrongdoings as needed. Johnny also experienced a sweet boatmance with Alesia Harris, making his scenes light but fun for 11 episodes on BDDU. Now that Johnny is gone, we already miss his presence in this series, as does Alesia, who remained glued to her phone after he departed.

In my opinion, Johnny deserves another season of BDDU. He understands that he messed up. But, if given another go, I strongly feel like Johnny would present in a gentler light. So, what say you, Bravo?

Why Johnny Arvanitis was fired from Below Deck Down Under

Johnny worked underneath Wihan du Toit. Most of his fellow crew members struggled with Wihan, but Johnny consistently gave his bosun the benefit of the doubt. However, Johnny often clocked Wihan, suggesting that his boss tone down his flirtations with multiple women on board. Wihan brushed Johnny off, but one night, Alesia drunkenly crawled into Wihan’s arms, thinking he was Johnny. When Johnny saw this, he flipped and had it out with Wihan.

Once Alesia exited their cabin, feeling awful for her misstep, Wihan acted innocent, asking Johnny to talk to him. But Johnny snapped back at his bosun, locking their door before yelling, “DON’T F*CKING TALK TO ME,” while punching his overhead cabinets. The girls huddled in fear in their cabin next door as Captain Jason emerged, eager to shut this heated fight down. Ever a wise boss, he sent Johnny to a hotel for the night, and when he returned in Episode 11, Captain Jason fired Johnny.

Johnny took his firing like a champ. He understood why he had to go. If given this scenario again, he would react differently, he stressed. Johnny then apologized to Captain Jason for having to see this ugly side of him, further making me believe that Johnny would present as accountable and slower to anger via another season on Bravo.

Johnny Arvanitis should be allowed a Below Deck comeback to show his growth

Firings are nothing new in the Below Deck franchise. We see at least one early exit in almost every season. Most of these firings bring a sense of relief, as the yachties within were either toxic or lazy. But in rarer times, other firings have been sad, as these early exits felt unjustified.

Johnny falls into the latter category. That said, there was a justifiable reason for his firing. These hired hands work in small, shared spaces. Once signs of aggression form, these walls cave in all the more, making other crew members uncomfortable and fearful that a second over-the-top response might be brewing.

However, one terrible night does not paint a complete picture of who Johnny is. Wihan consistently, although seemingly unknowingly, stirred the pot this entire season. Through it all, Johnny remained calm, often encouraging Wihan to take on this same tactic. Then, as I stood and screamed at Wihan from my couch, I began wondering how heated those in his orbit must have felt.

I got my answer shortly after when Johnny, the last human on board to lose his sh*t on Wihan, finally activated. His heated response is a far cry from his norm. But, as he stressed with Captain Jason, Johnny owns his behaviors and feels sorry for his outburst. If given a redemption season on BDDU, I firmly believe that Johnny would take that gift horse and run, peacefully quelling every wave that arose on deck.

Below Deck Down Under is missing some sparkle without Johnny Arvanitis

Johnny is a self-described Greek God. His muscles ripped, yes. But his wit and laid-back demeanor were the aspects most of us enjoyed. And now that he is gone, BDDU Season 3 feels a little less sparkly.

The guests also saw a spark in Johnny. After Wihan failed to drain a jetski that, not shockingly, then capsized, Johnny jumped into the water, holding their frightened guest tightly to help her keep calm while awaiting rescue. Later, Captain Jason gave Johnny the disco ball helmet. Johnny accepted it with a grin, even though he was the hero, not the zero, of this episode.

Additionally, Johnny is funny and supportive as hell. In helping a guest off their ski, he quietly quipped, “One small step for you, one giant leap for mankind.” Likewise, when Tzarina Mace-Ralph grew frustrated in the galley, Johnny was there, ready with a back rub and a calming note of support in her ear. Similarly, when Alesia placed boundaries on the lovesick Johnny, Johnny listened and changed his behavior, remaining respectful to his crush.

Johnny was many things for many people this season. But sadly, his spark is gone, leaving big boat shoes to fill on deck. Even still, Johnny needed this wake-up call. Soon, I hope Johnny gets the chance to redeem himself on Below Deck using only his words, which, nine times out of ten, were lovely this season on BDDU.

Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock.

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Fans of Below Deck, I have some big news for you: Chef Ben Robinson is returning to the high seas! More specifically, he’ll be returning to the galley on Below Deck Down Under Season 4.

In addition, fan-favorite Captain Jason Chambers is returning to the show. Joining him on Motor Yacht Valor is another familiar face, Below Deck Sailing Yacht chief stew Daisy Kelliher. Perhaps she needed a change of working environment after her messy love triangle with Colin MacRae and Gary King.

Not surprisingly, Bravo exec Andy Cohen is just as excited as we are to see our favorite sea-going chef return.

Below Deck Down Under will feature Chef Ben Robinson, and Andy Cohen is excited

Not only are some of the most popular crew members returning, but the season will begin with a few snowflakes. In the first-ever Real Housewives crossover, the cast of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are chartering the boat. It’s about time!

“We have waited too long for this,” Andy commented on the Instagram post announcing the crossover. 

Additionally, Ben had something to say about his return. “Fresh as a Daisy and ready for this challenge!” he wrote on his own Instagram post. “Wish me luck because I’ll probably need it. Cheers!”

Previously in Below Deck Seasons 1, 2, and 4, Ben was also featured in Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 1 and 4. As for Daisy, she was the chief stew on BDSY for Seasons 2 through 5. Posting the same photo on her own Instagram, she simply added an eye emoji as her caption.

The official Bravo Instagram page announced the crossover show on April 11. “ALL CREW, ALL CREW… Little Girl! Below Deck Down Under Season 4 just started filming with a first-ever Real Housewives crossover charter featuring the full cast of #RHOSLC,” the caption read. “Captain Jason has enlisted the help of some familiar faces for the upcoming season … Daisy as Chief Stew and Chef Ben!”

The BDDU Season 4 filming location has not yet been released.

Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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The midseason trailer for Below Deck Down Under Season 3 just dropped. While Captain Jason Chambers hoped to move forward, this trailer teases that a few backward steps might still be in play.

A recent double-firing just left this cast rocked. Thankfully, two replacement crew members arrived quickly to fill in these gaps. However, the verdict is out on whether or not these new hires will help turn their yacht around.

Nevertheless, Nate Salmon and Nicolas Cattelan are now on board. But, as the midseason trailer teases, Nicolas might want to unpack his bags slowly. His early exit might lie just around another approaching corner.

Watch the Below Deck Down Under midseason trailer for Season 3

“The infection’s gone. We have some fresh faces. Time to fix it, time to move on,” Captain Jason says as the BDDU midseason trailer begins. We then see this grinning man saunter out in his Speedos to help appease his charter guests (alongside the entire viewing audience).

Clips of entertaining themed parties and deck games pass, showing everyone enjoying themselves on board the largest yacht ever, Katina. Then, we see Nate flirting with Alesia, who is now fair game after the firing of her original Season 3 beau.

“Johnny’s gone,” Alesia says in her confessional, adding that Johnny felt “like the angel on my shoulder.” However, Alesia notes that she “resonates more with the devil.”

As the midseason trailer shows, his shot-taking misstep in Episode 11 might cost Nicolas his job. Similarly, tensions are brewing between Lara Rigby and Tzarina Mace-Ralph, causing Lara to question her longevity on board.

Likewise, Harry Van Vliet and Brianna Duffield are still unmarked as safe, as the midseason trailer shows Bri crying after Harry announces that he does not wish to label their relationship. Yet, Harry does want the lead deckhand label, but as the hot tub overflows onto his deck and a tender gets beached on the sand, Captain Jason has to remind his deckhand, “You’ve got to earn your stripes, brother.”

Below Deck Down Under continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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