A New Wave on the Med with a Troubled Horizon for Down Under As the maritime reality show fanatics gear up for another tantalizing season of Below Deck Mediterranean, questions swirl around the fate of its sibling series, Below Deck Down Under (Bddu). The upcoming return of Below Deck Mediterranean on June 3 has been confirmed, featuring familiar faces and fresh challenges. Meanwhile, Bddu’s future hangs in a precarious balance. The Med’s sail sets off with Captain Sandy and Aesha Scott, who despite having ventured into the waters of Below Deck Down Under for two seasons, returns triumphantly as Chief
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- 4/29/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Below Deck Down Under fans are freaking out that Aesha Scott’s time on the Below Deck spin-off may have come to an end.
This week, the trailer for Below Deck Med Season 9 was dropped, revealing Aesha’s back working with Captain Sandy Yawn.
Last summer, a photo of Aesha filming the season was leaked, but it was speculated that she was there to help Captain Sandy out of a jam for part of the season.
However, that’s not the case, and Aesha has taken on the chief stew role on Below Deck Med.
The news has Below Deck Down Under fans worried her time working with Captain Jason Chambers is done.
So, has Aesha ditched Captain Jason to work with Captain Sandy again? Let’s see what we know.
It looks like Aesha is filming Bd Med!
byu/jorreddit1010 inbelowdeck Is Aesha Scott leaving Below Deck Down Under?...
This week, the trailer for Below Deck Med Season 9 was dropped, revealing Aesha’s back working with Captain Sandy Yawn.
Last summer, a photo of Aesha filming the season was leaked, but it was speculated that she was there to help Captain Sandy out of a jam for part of the season.
However, that’s not the case, and Aesha has taken on the chief stew role on Below Deck Med.
The news has Below Deck Down Under fans worried her time working with Captain Jason Chambers is done.
So, has Aesha ditched Captain Jason to work with Captain Sandy again? Let’s see what we know.
It looks like Aesha is filming Bd Med!
byu/jorreddit1010 inbelowdeck Is Aesha Scott leaving Below Deck Down Under?...
- 4/28/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans were dealt a low blow this week when it was revealed Below Deck Med will hit Bravo airwaves after the Og Below Deck ends.
It’s that time of year again, when Captain Glenn Shephard and his Parsifal III crew should be gracing our TV screens.
Ever since Below Deck Sailing Yacht premiere in 2020, it has aired after Below Deck late spring seasons.
However, as Monsters and Critics previously Below Deck Med Season 9 will hit Bravo airwaves after Below Deck Season 11 wraps up.
The news has Below Deck fans outraged for several reasons including wanting Below Deck Sailing Yacht back on air and having Below Deck Med overload.
X (formerly Twitter) has been on fire since on fire about the sudden Below Deck show switch-up.
Below Deck fans sound off on Below Deck Med and Below Deck Sailing Yacht swap
“What the hell is this?...
It’s that time of year again, when Captain Glenn Shephard and his Parsifal III crew should be gracing our TV screens.
Ever since Below Deck Sailing Yacht premiere in 2020, it has aired after Below Deck late spring seasons.
However, as Monsters and Critics previously Below Deck Med Season 9 will hit Bravo airwaves after Below Deck Season 11 wraps up.
The news has Below Deck fans outraged for several reasons including wanting Below Deck Sailing Yacht back on air and having Below Deck Med overload.
X (formerly Twitter) has been on fire since on fire about the sudden Below Deck show switch-up.
Below Deck fans sound off on Below Deck Med and Below Deck Sailing Yacht swap
“What the hell is this?...
- 4/27/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Captain Sandy Yawn returns for Below Deck Med Season 9 this summer with some new and familiar faces.
It was a shock to learn that Below Deck Med was returning for Season 9 so quickly after Season 8 had just ended.
However, this week, Bravo dropped the bombshell that instead of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 hitting Bravo airwaves this summer, Below Deck Med will air.
The new season brings back fan favorite Aesha Scott to the Med after she helped launch Below Deck Down Under Season 2.
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Aesha broke her silence and went back to where it all began for her.
There is one other familiar face on the crew that’s mainly filled with new yachties.
Meet the Below Deck Med Season 9 interior crew
Stew Elena Dubaich appeared on Below Deck Med Season 7 for a brief minute when Kyle Viljoen was out with an injury.
It was a shock to learn that Below Deck Med was returning for Season 9 so quickly after Season 8 had just ended.
However, this week, Bravo dropped the bombshell that instead of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 hitting Bravo airwaves this summer, Below Deck Med will air.
The new season brings back fan favorite Aesha Scott to the Med after she helped launch Below Deck Down Under Season 2.
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Aesha broke her silence and went back to where it all began for her.
There is one other familiar face on the crew that’s mainly filled with new yachties.
Meet the Below Deck Med Season 9 interior crew
Stew Elena Dubaich appeared on Below Deck Med Season 7 for a brief minute when Kyle Viljoen was out with an injury.
- 4/25/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Aesha Scott worked with Captain Jason Chambers on Below Deck Down Under, but fans were shocked because the Bravo star has popped up under Captain Sandy Yawn in the new season of Below Deck Med. Admittedly, she worked on the vessel before, but she and Jason were so close that some fans thought they were lovers. Actually, they were not, but they definitely had a great working chemistry.
Aesha Scott Returns To her Roots On Below Deck Med
Learning the ropes in Seasons 4 and 5 on Below Deck Med, the fan-favorite now returns to The Mustique after two seasons on Down Under. There, she was the chief stew, and she worked very well under Captain Jason Chambers. In the new trailer that dropped on Twitter, Bravo fans saw her saying that she’s excited to be back.
Captain Jason Chambers and Aesha Scott – Below Deck Down Under
Dressed in red, Aesha...
Aesha Scott Returns To her Roots On Below Deck Med
Learning the ropes in Seasons 4 and 5 on Below Deck Med, the fan-favorite now returns to The Mustique after two seasons on Down Under. There, she was the chief stew, and she worked very well under Captain Jason Chambers. In the new trailer that dropped on Twitter, Bravo fans saw her saying that she’s excited to be back.
Captain Jason Chambers and Aesha Scott – Below Deck Down Under
Dressed in red, Aesha...
- 4/25/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Below Deck Down Under fan favorite Aesha Scott has spoken out after it was revealed that she’s returning to her Below Deck roots.
Aesha shocked her fans when the Below Deck Med Season 9 trailer showed her in the chief stew role.
Although Below Deck Med is where it all began for Aesha, she created a dream team with Captain Jason Chambers on Below Deck Down Under.
Aesha will return to the screen in just a few weeks, reunited with her friend Captain Sandy Yawn in Athens, Greece.
Now, as Below Deck fans pick their jaws up off the floor Aesha breaks her silence.
In true Aesha fashion, she’s super excited to speak about her latest gig.
Aesha Scott speaks out after Below Deck Med return
Taking to Instagram once the Below Deck Med Season 9 trailer was dropped, Aesha gushed over going home again and being able to talk about it.
Aesha shocked her fans when the Below Deck Med Season 9 trailer showed her in the chief stew role.
Although Below Deck Med is where it all began for Aesha, she created a dream team with Captain Jason Chambers on Below Deck Down Under.
Aesha will return to the screen in just a few weeks, reunited with her friend Captain Sandy Yawn in Athens, Greece.
Now, as Below Deck fans pick their jaws up off the floor Aesha breaks her silence.
In true Aesha fashion, she’s super excited to speak about her latest gig.
Aesha Scott speaks out after Below Deck Med return
Taking to Instagram once the Below Deck Med Season 9 trailer was dropped, Aesha gushed over going home again and being able to talk about it.
- 4/24/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Bravo has just pulled a fast one on Below Deck fans by revealing Below Deck Med Season 9 will air before Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5.
It was a big surprise, considering Below Deck Med Season 8 aired right before Below Deck Season 11, which is currently on air.
However, the trailer was dropped, revealing that Aesha Scott has returned to Below Deck Med to work with her friend, Captain Sandy Yawn.
Another familiar face is in the trailer – Elena Dubaich from Season 7 of Below Deck Med.
Elena was only on for a hot second to replace Kyle Viljoen after his epic fall toward the end of the season.
The upcoming season is historic for Below Deck Med, filming for the first time in Athens, Greece.
Below Deck Med Season 9 trailer features Captain Sandy Yawn’s proposal and more crew chaos
Along with Aesha’s return, the trailer reveals Below Deck Med fans...
It was a big surprise, considering Below Deck Med Season 8 aired right before Below Deck Season 11, which is currently on air.
However, the trailer was dropped, revealing that Aesha Scott has returned to Below Deck Med to work with her friend, Captain Sandy Yawn.
Another familiar face is in the trailer – Elena Dubaich from Season 7 of Below Deck Med.
Elena was only on for a hot second to replace Kyle Viljoen after his epic fall toward the end of the season.
The upcoming season is historic for Below Deck Med, filming for the first time in Athens, Greece.
Below Deck Med Season 9 trailer features Captain Sandy Yawn’s proposal and more crew chaos
Along with Aesha’s return, the trailer reveals Below Deck Med fans...
- 4/23/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Below Deck Season 11 lost another crew member after Captain Kerry Titheradge fired Chef Anthony Iracane.
The fan-favorite chef has struggled all season long, so the sad moment was coming.
However, watching Anthony spiral, especially as Fraser Olender complained, was heartbreaking for viewers.
It only worsened after the chef was let go, leading to his breakdown.
The nail in the coffin for Below Deck fans was the emotional and heartfelt crew goodbye to Anthony.
X (formerly Twitter) was on fire with Below Deck viewers expressing their not-so-happy opinions about losing the chef.
Below Deck fans sound off on Chef Anthony Iracane firing: ‘Just wrong’
“Chef being fired is just wrong, he didn’t get help from his team and had impossible charter guests back-to-back,” read an X.
Chef being fired is just wrong, he didn’t get help from his team and had impossible charter guests back-to-back #BelowDeck pic.twitter.com...
The fan-favorite chef has struggled all season long, so the sad moment was coming.
However, watching Anthony spiral, especially as Fraser Olender complained, was heartbreaking for viewers.
It only worsened after the chef was let go, leading to his breakdown.
The nail in the coffin for Below Deck fans was the emotional and heartfelt crew goodbye to Anthony.
X (formerly Twitter) was on fire with Below Deck viewers expressing their not-so-happy opinions about losing the chef.
Below Deck fans sound off on Chef Anthony Iracane firing: ‘Just wrong’
“Chef being fired is just wrong, he didn’t get help from his team and had impossible charter guests back-to-back,” read an X.
Chef being fired is just wrong, he didn’t get help from his team and had impossible charter guests back-to-back #BelowDeck pic.twitter.com...
- 4/23/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Captain Jason Chambers quickly became a fan favorite from the moment he first appeared on Below Deck Down Under.
The hunky captain had Below Deck fans and his own crew members gushing over him.
However, Captain Jason had no idea the show was such a big deal before Below Deck Down Under aired.
The Bravo personality also didn’t realize how much his life would change from the show.
Boy, has it ever changed! That was proved more than ever at BravoCon last year when all the ladies wanted a piece of the hot captain.
As Below Deck Down Under fans anxiously wait for Season 3, Captain Jason has revealed his initial thoughts about the yachting franchise.
Here’s why Captain Jason Chambers thinks he was ‘naïve’ about Below Deck Down Under
Captain Jason joined Below Deck’s Captain Lee Rosbach, Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Captain Glenn Shephard, Below Deck Med’s Captain Sandy Yawn,...
The hunky captain had Below Deck fans and his own crew members gushing over him.
However, Captain Jason had no idea the show was such a big deal before Below Deck Down Under aired.
The Bravo personality also didn’t realize how much his life would change from the show.
Boy, has it ever changed! That was proved more than ever at BravoCon last year when all the ladies wanted a piece of the hot captain.
As Below Deck Down Under fans anxiously wait for Season 3, Captain Jason has revealed his initial thoughts about the yachting franchise.
Here’s why Captain Jason Chambers thinks he was ‘naïve’ about Below Deck Down Under
Captain Jason joined Below Deck’s Captain Lee Rosbach, Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Captain Glenn Shephard, Below Deck Med’s Captain Sandy Yawn,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Below Deck fans have named their favorite captain in the hit yachting franchise, and the answer should surprise no one.
There have been six captains over the years in the Below Deck family.
The late Captain Mark Howard launched Below Deck Med but was replaced by Captain Sandy Yawn during Season 2 of the show.
Earlier this week, one Reddit user asked Below Deck fans to vote for their favorite captain in the franchise.
The choices were Captain Lee Rosbach, Captain Sandy Yawn, Captain Glenn Shephard, Captain Jason Chambers, and the newest addition to the family, Captain Kerry Titheradge.
Voting ended with Below Deck Down Under hottie Captain Jason taking the title of favorite captain.
It then went Captain Lee, Captain Glenn, Captain Kerry, and Captain Sandy bringing up the rear.
Pic credit: @Salt_Ad963/Reddit Below Deck fans show Captain Kerry Titheradge love after vote
The comments section of the...
There have been six captains over the years in the Below Deck family.
The late Captain Mark Howard launched Below Deck Med but was replaced by Captain Sandy Yawn during Season 2 of the show.
Earlier this week, one Reddit user asked Below Deck fans to vote for their favorite captain in the franchise.
The choices were Captain Lee Rosbach, Captain Sandy Yawn, Captain Glenn Shephard, Captain Jason Chambers, and the newest addition to the family, Captain Kerry Titheradge.
Voting ended with Below Deck Down Under hottie Captain Jason taking the title of favorite captain.
It then went Captain Lee, Captain Glenn, Captain Kerry, and Captain Sandy bringing up the rear.
Pic credit: @Salt_Ad963/Reddit Below Deck fans show Captain Kerry Titheradge love after vote
The comments section of the...
- 3/10/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Below Deck Down Under star Aesha Scott has revealed she and her man Scotty Dobbo have made a major life change.
Aesha has been living her best life ever since she met Scotty following her stint on Below Deck Med Season 5.
The couple has spent years living in Colorado and traveling the world in a van.
Yes, the world, and yes, a van, as they are both very outdoorsy people.
However, Aesha and Scotty have decided to put down roots in a place they both call home.
This week, Aesha dropped some exciting news for Below Deck Down Under fans in a life update that has her and us smiling.
Below Deck Down Under star Aesha Scott reveals major life change
Taking to Instagram, Aesha announced that she and her man are officially homeowners in New Zealand.
“Gaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh Guess Whaaaaaat!!!!! Sold!!!!! To US!!!!!!!! We Have Finally Gone Unconditional On A House...
Aesha has been living her best life ever since she met Scotty following her stint on Below Deck Med Season 5.
The couple has spent years living in Colorado and traveling the world in a van.
Yes, the world, and yes, a van, as they are both very outdoorsy people.
However, Aesha and Scotty have decided to put down roots in a place they both call home.
This week, Aesha dropped some exciting news for Below Deck Down Under fans in a life update that has her and us smiling.
Below Deck Down Under star Aesha Scott reveals major life change
Taking to Instagram, Aesha announced that she and her man are officially homeowners in New Zealand.
“Gaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh Guess Whaaaaaat!!!!! Sold!!!!! To US!!!!!!!! We Have Finally Gone Unconditional On A House...
- 3/8/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Below Deck Med star Tumi Mhlongo has defended her friendship with former Below Deck Down Under alum Chef Ryan McKeown.
Tumi and Ryan appeared together on Season 1 of the Below Deck spin-off.
While she killed it as second stew under Aesha Scott, Ryan got fired by Captain Jason Chambers for his attitude and lackluster cooking.
Ryan quickly became one of the biggest villains in the Below Deck franchise history.
This week, on Watch What Happens Live, Tumi played a game where she had to choose between Chef Ryan’s and Chef Jack Luby’s food, which led to her friendship revelation.
“I am actually friends with Ryan. So I am going to support my friend,” Tumi replied.
The comment has social media buzzing, and Tumi has come out swinging to stand up for her friendship.
Tumi Mhlongo defends friendship with Below Deck Down Under alum chef Ryan McKeown
Not long after her Wwhl episode aired,...
Tumi and Ryan appeared together on Season 1 of the Below Deck spin-off.
While she killed it as second stew under Aesha Scott, Ryan got fired by Captain Jason Chambers for his attitude and lackluster cooking.
Ryan quickly became one of the biggest villains in the Below Deck franchise history.
This week, on Watch What Happens Live, Tumi played a game where she had to choose between Chef Ryan’s and Chef Jack Luby’s food, which led to her friendship revelation.
“I am actually friends with Ryan. So I am going to support my friend,” Tumi replied.
The comment has social media buzzing, and Tumi has come out swinging to stand up for her friendship.
Tumi Mhlongo defends friendship with Below Deck Down Under alum chef Ryan McKeown
Not long after her Wwhl episode aired,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Below Deck Med Season 8 has just ended, but the show will be back on Bravo airwaves sooner than fans might think or, quite frankly, want.
Season 8 of Below Deck Med was one for the books and not in a good way at all.
There were many times Below Deck Med fans called out the show for being toxic and unwatchable.
However, despite the fan reaction to the current season, Below Deck Med and Captain Sandy Yawn aren’t going anywhere.
In fact, Bravo revealed at BravoCon that there would be another season of the Below Deck spin-off, and it will premiere this year.
Let’s take a look at what we know about Below Deck Med Season 9.
Has Below Deck Med Season 9 been filmed?
Even before the big announcement at BravoCon, there was already speculation that Season 9 of Below Deck Med was a go. Last summer, photos of the show...
Season 8 of Below Deck Med was one for the books and not in a good way at all.
There were many times Below Deck Med fans called out the show for being toxic and unwatchable.
However, despite the fan reaction to the current season, Below Deck Med and Captain Sandy Yawn aren’t going anywhere.
In fact, Bravo revealed at BravoCon that there would be another season of the Below Deck spin-off, and it will premiere this year.
Let’s take a look at what we know about Below Deck Med Season 9.
Has Below Deck Med Season 9 been filmed?
Even before the big announcement at BravoCon, there was already speculation that Season 9 of Below Deck Med was a go. Last summer, photos of the show...
- 1/23/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Back in August, Below Deck Down Under was lauded for its handling of sexual misconduct on screen when Captain Jason Chambers fired Luke Jones, bosun of the deck crew, after he — while naked — attempted to get into bed with junior stewardess Margot Sisson without her consent.
The crew returned after a night of drinking in Australia where the season was filming and Luke tried to climb into bed with Margot even though she was asleep. In a rare move on Below Deck and in reality television in general, a producer...
The crew returned after a night of drinking in Australia where the season was filming and Luke tried to climb into bed with Margot even though she was asleep. In a rare move on Below Deck and in reality television in general, a producer...
- 11/4/2023
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
Bravo is taking advantage of its annual Bravcon event with a slew of reality renewals.
The NBCUniversal cable network has renewed shows including The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Down Under, Below Deck Sailing Yacht and Summer House.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey returns for Season 14. Produced by Sirens Media, Season 13 starred Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda. Family drama between Giudice and her brother Joe Gorga took center stage of the season.
Summer House returns for Season 8. Produced by Truly Original and Left Hook Media, the series follows a group of friends who live together in the Hamptons town of Southampton over the summer. Season 7 starred Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Amanda Batula, Danielle Olivera, Paige DeSorbo, Ciara Miller, and Mya Allen as well as Samantha Feher, Chris Leoni, and Gabby Prescod.
Below Deck Mediterranean...
The NBCUniversal cable network has renewed shows including The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Down Under, Below Deck Sailing Yacht and Summer House.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey returns for Season 14. Produced by Sirens Media, Season 13 starred Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda. Family drama between Giudice and her brother Joe Gorga took center stage of the season.
Summer House returns for Season 8. Produced by Truly Original and Left Hook Media, the series follows a group of friends who live together in the Hamptons town of Southampton over the summer. Season 7 starred Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Amanda Batula, Danielle Olivera, Paige DeSorbo, Ciara Miller, and Mya Allen as well as Samantha Feher, Chris Leoni, and Gabby Prescod.
Below Deck Mediterranean...
- 11/3/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Schwartz returns to Winter House for another season, this time without his partner in crime, Tom Sandoval from Vanderpump Rules.
Winter House started filming only days after the explosive scandal broke that Tom Sandoval was having a multi-month affair with close friend Rachel Leviss, while still in a decade-long romance with Ariana Madix. Schwartz and Sandoval were both supposed to appear in the new season of Winter House, but only Schwartz made the journey to Colorado.
Danielle Olivera from Summer House noticed how rattled Schwartz looked when he arrived at the house and said the friends could tell Schwartz just needed a hug.
“He had so much anxiety and so it was like the elephant in the room,” Olivera told E! News. “And he was like, ‘Ok, do you guys want to just talk about it?'”
And, yes, they did. “We were like, ‘Do you need a hug?...
Winter House started filming only days after the explosive scandal broke that Tom Sandoval was having a multi-month affair with close friend Rachel Leviss, while still in a decade-long romance with Ariana Madix. Schwartz and Sandoval were both supposed to appear in the new season of Winter House, but only Schwartz made the journey to Colorado.
Danielle Olivera from Summer House noticed how rattled Schwartz looked when he arrived at the house and said the friends could tell Schwartz just needed a hug.
“He had so much anxiety and so it was like the elephant in the room,” Olivera told E! News. “And he was like, ‘Ok, do you guys want to just talk about it?'”
And, yes, they did. “We were like, ‘Do you need a hug?...
- 10/24/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For the first time, the ultimate Bravo crossover heads west to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where an eclectic group of Bravolebrities will stay under one roof for an unforgettable two-week vacation. Some of your favorite larger-than-life personalities from “Summer House,” “Below Deck,” “Vanderpump Rules,” “Family Karma,” and more will come together on the third season of “Winter House,” which will debut on Bravo on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 9 p.m. Et. Episodes will also stream the next day on Peacock. You can watch Winter House: Season 3 with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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- 10/24/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Captain Jason Chambers weathered some big challenges during scandal-packed Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under. And it wasn’t just the usual problems associated with running a luxurious charter yacht. Bosun Luke Jones was fired after he climbed into Margot Sisson’s bed naked without her consent while she was passed out drunk. Then second stew Laura Bileskalne was dismissed for her inappropriate behavior toward deckhand Adam Kodra the same night. Later in the season Korda was also sent home after a number of serious mistakes and for not performing to standard. So it’s hardly surprising then that Chambers had a lot to talk about with TV Insider as he looked back on an eventful season of the Bravo show, which is currently available for streaming on Peacock. This season was pretty eventful. I think of how you, Aesha Scott, and production acted so quickly when it came to Margot and Luke.
- 10/1/2023
- TV Insider
Tumi Mhlongo Made a ‘Big Move Up’ to ‘Below Deck Med’ Chief Stew, Captain Jason Explains [Exclusive]
Captain Jason Chambers from Below Deck Down Under is eager to see how Tumi Mhlongo embraces her new role of chief stew on Below Deck Mediterranean.
Mhlongo was a second stew on Below Deck Down Under Season 1 and quickly became chief stew Aesha Scott’s right-hand person. Despite being relatively new to yachting at the time, Mhlongo was a natural leader and created gorgeous tablescapes.
Tumi Mhlongo | Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Even though Mhlongo was a valued crew member, Chambers said transitioning from second to chief stew is not always an easy process.
“The season starts now, doesn’t it? I’ll have to catch up and see how she goes,” Chambers told Showbiz Cheat Sheet during an interview about Invisalign.
“I’m interested to see,” he added. “It’s a big move up to be a chief stewardess and have that responsibility. And especially on a TV show,...
Mhlongo was a second stew on Below Deck Down Under Season 1 and quickly became chief stew Aesha Scott’s right-hand person. Despite being relatively new to yachting at the time, Mhlongo was a natural leader and created gorgeous tablescapes.
Tumi Mhlongo | Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images
Even though Mhlongo was a valued crew member, Chambers said transitioning from second to chief stew is not always an easy process.
“The season starts now, doesn’t it? I’ll have to catch up and see how she goes,” Chambers told Showbiz Cheat Sheet during an interview about Invisalign.
“I’m interested to see,” he added. “It’s a big move up to be a chief stewardess and have that responsibility. And especially on a TV show,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Winter is coming early with Bravo bringing together stars from Summer House, Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, Summer House: Marthas Vineyard and Family Karma under one roof for Winter House Season 3.
The ultimate all-star cast head to Steamboat Springs, Co, for a two-week vacation that was documented by Bravo and audiences will be able to watch when it premieres on Tuesday, October 24 at 9 p.m. Et. New episodes of the reality series will be made available the next day on Peacock.
Housemates include Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke and Danielle Olivera of Summer House; Katie Flood, Alex Propson and Malia White of the Below Deck franchise; Tom Schwartz of Vanderpump Rules; Jordan Emanuel of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard; Brian Benni of Family Karma; and Casey Craig making her Bravo debut.
Also joining the cast in special appearances throughout the season are Jason Cameron of Winter House, Sam Feher of Summer House and Rhylee Gerber,...
The ultimate all-star cast head to Steamboat Springs, Co, for a two-week vacation that was documented by Bravo and audiences will be able to watch when it premieres on Tuesday, October 24 at 9 p.m. Et. New episodes of the reality series will be made available the next day on Peacock.
Housemates include Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke and Danielle Olivera of Summer House; Katie Flood, Alex Propson and Malia White of the Below Deck franchise; Tom Schwartz of Vanderpump Rules; Jordan Emanuel of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard; Brian Benni of Family Karma; and Casey Craig making her Bravo debut.
Also joining the cast in special appearances throughout the season are Jason Cameron of Winter House, Sam Feher of Summer House and Rhylee Gerber,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Bosun João Franco and chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph may be having a playful fling on Below Deck Down Under, but all the signs point to the yachties not still being together.
After endless flirting, Franco and Mace-Ralph finally hooked up. Of course, all this went down even after Mace-Ralph said Franco hurt one of her friends so she was a little spicy toward him when he came on board. But the ice melted pretty quickly for Mace-Ralph, especially when deckhand Culver Bradbury suddenly became interested in new stew Jaimee Neale.
With only a few Below Deck Down Under episodes left, why didn’t João Franco and Tzarina Mace-Ralph stay together?
Does João’s hook-up with Margot Sisson destroy any future with Chef Tzarina?
Production “snuck in” a clip of what appears to be Franco and stew Margot Sisson in a liplock. The clip was so fast it was hard to confirm...
After endless flirting, Franco and Mace-Ralph finally hooked up. Of course, all this went down even after Mace-Ralph said Franco hurt one of her friends so she was a little spicy toward him when he came on board. But the ice melted pretty quickly for Mace-Ralph, especially when deckhand Culver Bradbury suddenly became interested in new stew Jaimee Neale.
With only a few Below Deck Down Under episodes left, why didn’t João Franco and Tzarina Mace-Ralph stay together?
Does João’s hook-up with Margot Sisson destroy any future with Chef Tzarina?
Production “snuck in” a clip of what appears to be Franco and stew Margot Sisson in a liplock. The clip was so fast it was hard to confirm...
- 9/11/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bravoholics get ready: BravoCon 2023 has revealed its talent list this for year’s event, which includes over 150 Bravoleberties, from Housewives to Million-Dollar Listers to Southern Charmers — and everyone inBravotween.
Andy Cohen is set to attend the 2023 convention while filming five tapings of “Watch What Happens Live” from the Paris Theater at Paris Las Vegas. BravoCon made the cross-country move to Sin City following its two-year run in New York.
“Vanderpump Rules” stars Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Lisa Vanderpump — but not #Scandoval participant Raquel/Rachel Leviss, who’s quit the show — are on the list, alongside “Real Housewives” stars Kandi Burruss, Sheree Whitfield, Garcelle Beauvais, Kyle Richards, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Gizelle Bryant, Tamra Judge and Lisa Barlow.
With such a stacked list, it seems like ex-“Real Housewives of New York City” star Bethenny Frankel’s recent call to action for her fellow reality stars...
Andy Cohen is set to attend the 2023 convention while filming five tapings of “Watch What Happens Live” from the Paris Theater at Paris Las Vegas. BravoCon made the cross-country move to Sin City following its two-year run in New York.
“Vanderpump Rules” stars Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval and Lisa Vanderpump — but not #Scandoval participant Raquel/Rachel Leviss, who’s quit the show — are on the list, alongside “Real Housewives” stars Kandi Burruss, Sheree Whitfield, Garcelle Beauvais, Kyle Richards, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Gizelle Bryant, Tamra Judge and Lisa Barlow.
With such a stacked list, it seems like ex-“Real Housewives of New York City” star Bethenny Frankel’s recent call to action for her fellow reality stars...
- 8/18/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
“Vanderpump Rules” star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss is not part of the BravoCon 2023 lineup that was revealed Friday morning. The former pageant queen and Scandoval participant has not been filming the Bravo reality show — currently in production for eleventh season — and appeared this week on Bethenny Frankel’s podcast to speak out against the network.
Among her claims, Leviss says she has not “seen a penny” after the highly-rated tenth season that focused on her secret relationship with costar Tom Sandoval, who was in a long-term relationship with Ariana Madix. On Friday, Leviss announced she has no plans to return to reality TV and has a “no contact” policy with her former castmates.
Frankel is also not part of the BravoCon lineup, which moves from New York to Las Vegas this year.
Also notably absent from the confirmed list is “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby, who rejoins...
Among her claims, Leviss says she has not “seen a penny” after the highly-rated tenth season that focused on her secret relationship with costar Tom Sandoval, who was in a long-term relationship with Ariana Madix. On Friday, Leviss announced she has no plans to return to reality TV and has a “no contact” policy with her former castmates.
Frankel is also not part of the BravoCon lineup, which moves from New York to Las Vegas this year.
Also notably absent from the confirmed list is “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby, who rejoins...
- 8/18/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Members of the Below Deck Down Under production team and cast say that the decision to intervene and then fire two castmates after they were caught on camera engaging in non-consensual, sexually inappropriate behavior was about maintaining a safe working environment and “not anything to be congratulated.”
In a Los Angeles Times interview, an executive producer on the Bravo reality show, as well as members of its production team and the Northern Sun yacht crew, discussed how the series handled multiple instances of inappropriate misconduct during two recent episodes of the Australian spinoff. Episodes six and seven of the show’s second season, which aired back-to-back earlier this month, chronicled multiple instances of sexual misconduct on the Northern Sun luxury super yacht by former castmembers.
The separate but connected incidents, which took place during a power outage on the boat, involved bosun Luke Jones and second steward Laura Bileskalne, who...
In a Los Angeles Times interview, an executive producer on the Bravo reality show, as well as members of its production team and the Northern Sun yacht crew, discussed how the series handled multiple instances of inappropriate misconduct during two recent episodes of the Australian spinoff. Episodes six and seven of the show’s second season, which aired back-to-back earlier this month, chronicled multiple instances of sexual misconduct on the Northern Sun luxury super yacht by former castmembers.
The separate but connected incidents, which took place during a power outage on the boat, involved bosun Luke Jones and second steward Laura Bileskalne, who...
- 8/15/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Below Deck Down Under second officer João Franco has an alter ego, Jezabob, and Jezabob can cause chaos. During his first Below Deck appearance, Franco would get drunk and make extremely spicy comments to the crew.
He alienated some of the crew members, especially chief stew Hannah Ferrier and Jezabob mainly emerged during drunken nights with the crew. When he returned as bosun in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4, he muted Jezabob but still managed to offend some crew members, especially Aesha Scott. She blocked him on social media after he said her outfit resembled something a prostitute would wear.
Franco is back on Below Deck Down Under as the second officer and claimed that Jezabob won’t return. But how bad was he and what steps did he take to kick his alter ego to the curb?
João Franco claims he didn’t realize he turned into Jezabob until ‘Below Deck Med...
He alienated some of the crew members, especially chief stew Hannah Ferrier and Jezabob mainly emerged during drunken nights with the crew. When he returned as bosun in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4, he muted Jezabob but still managed to offend some crew members, especially Aesha Scott. She blocked him on social media after he said her outfit resembled something a prostitute would wear.
Franco is back on Below Deck Down Under as the second officer and claimed that Jezabob won’t return. But how bad was he and what steps did he take to kick his alter ego to the curb?
João Franco claims he didn’t realize he turned into Jezabob until ‘Below Deck Med...
- 8/15/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The latest episode of Bravo’s Below Deck Down Under Season 2 saw two crew members get fired due to their non-consensual sexual advances to co-workers.
Bosun Luke Jones and second steward Laura Bileskalne were kicked off the yacht for misconduct after producers had to step in following a chilling and scary moment.
The crew had a night of drinking and third steward Margot Sisson went to bed to rest up. Jones later appeared on camera and tried to get into Sisson’s bed as he was naked. The fourth wall was broken as producers intervened to tell Jones to get out of the bed, where Sisson was unconscious.
Jones ignored repeated requests by producers to step off the top bunk bed, even shutting and locking the door on them. Producers finally were able to get Jones out of Sisson’s room and had him go to his own quarters.
Chief...
Bosun Luke Jones and second steward Laura Bileskalne were kicked off the yacht for misconduct after producers had to step in following a chilling and scary moment.
The crew had a night of drinking and third steward Margot Sisson went to bed to rest up. Jones later appeared on camera and tried to get into Sisson’s bed as he was naked. The fourth wall was broken as producers intervened to tell Jones to get out of the bed, where Sisson was unconscious.
Jones ignored repeated requests by producers to step off the top bunk bed, even shutting and locking the door on them. Producers finally were able to get Jones out of Sisson’s room and had him go to his own quarters.
Chief...
- 8/13/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Captain Lee Rosbach is speaking out on the sexual misconduct incidents that took place on this week’s episode of “Below Deck Down Under”.
During Monday’s episode, Luke Jones and Laura Bileskalne were both fired as a result of their “despicable” behaviour, as Rosbach described while chatting with Us Weekly.
“I’m sure they’ll be paying the price for it for a long time to come. As they should,” the “Below Deck” captain told the outlet.
When the “Down Under” crew returned to the superyacht after a night spent drinking alcohol off the boat, Jones climbed into third stew Margot Sisson’s bed naked and “without consent” while she was asleep, despite the fact that she’d made it clear she didn’t want him in her cabin.
Read More: ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Stars Margot Sisson, Captain Jason Speak Out After Producers Step In And Stop 2 Potential...
During Monday’s episode, Luke Jones and Laura Bileskalne were both fired as a result of their “despicable” behaviour, as Rosbach described while chatting with Us Weekly.
“I’m sure they’ll be paying the price for it for a long time to come. As they should,” the “Below Deck” captain told the outlet.
When the “Down Under” crew returned to the superyacht after a night spent drinking alcohol off the boat, Jones climbed into third stew Margot Sisson’s bed naked and “without consent” while she was asleep, despite the fact that she’d made it clear she didn’t want him in her cabin.
Read More: ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Stars Margot Sisson, Captain Jason Speak Out After Producers Step In And Stop 2 Potential...
- 8/12/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Below Deck Down Under’s Margot Sisson has spoken out following the series of sexual misconduct incidents during the August 7 episode, one of which saw crewmate Luke Jones climb into her bed naked without consent. Two cast members of the Bravo series were fired during the shocking episode. Bosun Jones was fired after climbing into Sisson’s bed naked without her consent while she was passed out drunk. Second stew Laura Bileskalne was later fired for her inappropriate behavior toward deckhand Adam Kodra the same night and her insensitive reaction to Jones and Sisson’s incident. The show’s producers and Captain Jason Chambers acted swiftly following both allegations of sexual misconduct. The day after the episode aired, Sisson thanked fellow crewmate Aesha Scott, who intervened while she was passed out drunk. “The way she recognized the vulnerability of the situation I was in and her courageous intervention on my...
- 8/9/2023
- TV Insider
Below Deck Down Under’s Margot Sisson is speaking up after a series of incidents in this Monday’s episode, including one that found crewmate Luke Jones naked in her bunk while she was passed out.
During the seventh episode of the Bravo series’ Season 2, the crew had returned from a night of drinking, and 3rd stewardess Sisson told chief steward Aesha Scott that she wanted to go to bed. “All I want is water and bed — no Luke,” she noted.
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During the seventh episode of the Bravo series’ Season 2, the crew had returned from a night of drinking, and 3rd stewardess Sisson told chief steward Aesha Scott that she wanted to go to bed. “All I want is water and bed — no Luke,” she noted.
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- 8/9/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
“Below Deck Down Under” season 2 producers have been praised online after stepping in and stopping two potential sexual assault incidents happening.
After a drunken night out, bosun Luke Jones climbed into stewardess Margot Sisson’s bunk naked despite her saying she just wanted to go to bed, People reported.
He asked production to leave, but they quickly intervened and got him out of the room. Margot was asleep at the time of the incident.
Read More: ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Two-Part Reunion Teaser Hints At Revelations ‘Nobody Knows’
Captain Jason Chambers kicked him off the boat that night, before terminating his employment the next day.
I can’t #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/KgjYXGhn1I
— LoveAndyC (@LoveAndyC) August 8, 2023
Chief stew Aesha Scott — who previously opened up about her own sexual assault during a 2019 episode of “Below Deck Mediterranean” — had had Margot’s back after noticing Luke prying on her. However, she...
After a drunken night out, bosun Luke Jones climbed into stewardess Margot Sisson’s bunk naked despite her saying she just wanted to go to bed, People reported.
He asked production to leave, but they quickly intervened and got him out of the room. Margot was asleep at the time of the incident.
Read More: ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Two-Part Reunion Teaser Hints At Revelations ‘Nobody Knows’
Captain Jason Chambers kicked him off the boat that night, before terminating his employment the next day.
I can’t #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/KgjYXGhn1I
— LoveAndyC (@LoveAndyC) August 8, 2023
Chief stew Aesha Scott — who previously opened up about her own sexual assault during a 2019 episode of “Below Deck Mediterranean” — had had Margot’s back after noticing Luke prying on her. However, she...
- 8/9/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
In the opening scenes of the latest episode of Below Deck Down Under, we saw something that pretty much never happens on the Bravo yachting franchise: a producer appeared. For the “fourth wall” to be broken, it was clear something deadly serious was about to happen.
A naked Luke Jones — bosun/leader of the deck crew on the charter season — had just climbed into junior stewardess Margot Sisson’s bunk bed. The crew had returned from a night out in Australia where they had been drinking heavily. Margot was passed out in bed and immobile.
A naked Luke Jones — bosun/leader of the deck crew on the charter season — had just climbed into junior stewardess Margot Sisson’s bunk bed. The crew had returned from a night out in Australia where they had been drinking heavily. Margot was passed out in bed and immobile.
- 8/9/2023
- by Louis Staples
- Rollingstone.com
Two cast members of Bravo‘s Below Deck Down Under were fired during a shocking episode aired Monday, August 7. The show’s producers and Captain Jason Chambers acted swiftly following an allegation of sexual misconduct. Bosun Luke Jones was fired after climbing into Margot Sisson‘s bed naked without her consent while she was passed out drunk. Second stew Laura Bileskalne was later fired for her inappropriate behavior toward deckhand Adam Kodra the same night and her insensitive reaction to Luke and Margot’s incident. The initial incident began after many shots of alcohol were consumed while the crew was out in Cairns, Australia. Margot let it be known how drunk she was at dinner, and as they all made their way back to the boat via taxis, chief stew Aesha Scott told deckhand Culver Bradbury she’d “watch” Margot. “You should come and cuddle with me,” Luke told Margot.
- 8/8/2023
- TV Insider
Below Deck Down Under bosun João Franco may be new to the series, but not the franchise. Franco made his first appearance on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 3 as a deckhand. He returned for Below Deck Med Season 4 as bosun and has been working on racking up certifications while off the show.
Franco has been a controversial figure on Below Deck. He majorly clashed with chief stew Hannah Ferrier and bosun Conrad Empson during his first season of the series. Franco also dated one stew while flirting with another stew and got extremely messy when he would get drunk.
And while Below Deck Med Season 3 was tough and he received backlash, he returned for Below Deck Med Season 4 as bosun and as a redemption season. He patched up any conflicts he had with Ferrier and curbed his drinking. And while he definitely bickered less with the crew, he still ended up making waves.
Franco has been a controversial figure on Below Deck. He majorly clashed with chief stew Hannah Ferrier and bosun Conrad Empson during his first season of the series. Franco also dated one stew while flirting with another stew and got extremely messy when he would get drunk.
And while Below Deck Med Season 3 was tough and he received backlash, he returned for Below Deck Med Season 4 as bosun and as a redemption season. He patched up any conflicts he had with Ferrier and curbed his drinking. And while he definitely bickered less with the crew, he still ended up making waves.
- 8/8/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
New Below Deck Down Under bosun João Franco got a less than thrilling welcome from chief stew Aesha Scott because they majorly clashed the last time they worked together.
Franco will replace fired bosun Luke Jones and while he and Scott don’t totally hate each other, she blocked him on social media after they worked together on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4, especially after Franco referred to Scott as looking like a “Russian prostitute” during the season.
Aesha Scott said João Franco used to flirt with her ‘all the time’
Scott wanted to confront Franco at the Below Deck Med Season 4 reunion, but they didn’t film a reunion that season. At one point Franco made a derogatory comment about Scott’s outfit when the crew was out on the town.
Aesha Scott and João Franco | Mark Rogers/Bravo via Getty Images/ Greg Endries/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty...
Franco will replace fired bosun Luke Jones and while he and Scott don’t totally hate each other, she blocked him on social media after they worked together on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4, especially after Franco referred to Scott as looking like a “Russian prostitute” during the season.
Aesha Scott said João Franco used to flirt with her ‘all the time’
Scott wanted to confront Franco at the Below Deck Med Season 4 reunion, but they didn’t film a reunion that season. At one point Franco made a derogatory comment about Scott’s outfit when the crew was out on the town.
Aesha Scott and João Franco | Mark Rogers/Bravo via Getty Images/ Greg Endries/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty...
- 8/8/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Below Deck Down Under producers intervened when a naked male crew member tried to forcibly lay in an unconscious female crew member’s bunk. They also had to demand that a female crew member leave the bunk of a male crew member – this was after he asked her to leave several times.
Chief stew Aesha Scott ultimately ended up staying with the female crew member to ensure her safety. Captain Jason Chambers fired both offending crew members the next day.
Several fans praised Scott and Chambers for insisting upon a safe workspace. Plus, in light of the current chatter about reality star protections and possible legal action, producers were also commended for stepping in.
But this isn’t the first time Below Deck producers have stepped in when a situation escalated or became dangerous. Below Deck Mediterranean executive producer Nadine Rajabi, who is also the EP of Down Under has...
Chief stew Aesha Scott ultimately ended up staying with the female crew member to ensure her safety. Captain Jason Chambers fired both offending crew members the next day.
Several fans praised Scott and Chambers for insisting upon a safe workspace. Plus, in light of the current chatter about reality star protections and possible legal action, producers were also commended for stepping in.
But this isn’t the first time Below Deck producers have stepped in when a situation escalated or became dangerous. Below Deck Mediterranean executive producer Nadine Rajabi, who is also the EP of Down Under has...
- 8/8/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Below Deck’s Aesha Scott Joins Leah Shafer and Top Doc for Real Talk About Breast Cancer [Exclusive]
Facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis is scary, but catching it early can be lifesaving. For Captain Sandy Yawn‘s girlfriend, Leah Shafer, early detection made all the difference.
Shafer has Lcis (atypical lobular carcinoma in situ), which is “a condition where abnormal cells are found in the lobules of the breast. It is considered a non-invasive form of breast cancer, but it does increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in the future,” Shafer shared on Instagram.
She gets checked every six months and recently had a biopsy and her second lumpectomy. Shafer turned to breast surgical oncologist, Dr. Kayla Griffith for her surgery – who happens to be a close friend of Below Deck Down Under‘s chief stew Aesha Scott.
Captain Sandy Yawn, Leah Shafer and Dr. Kayla Griffith | Photo Leah Shafer
“When I first moved to Breckenridge, because as a lot of people know, my partner,...
Shafer has Lcis (atypical lobular carcinoma in situ), which is “a condition where abnormal cells are found in the lobules of the breast. It is considered a non-invasive form of breast cancer, but it does increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in the future,” Shafer shared on Instagram.
She gets checked every six months and recently had a biopsy and her second lumpectomy. Shafer turned to breast surgical oncologist, Dr. Kayla Griffith for her surgery – who happens to be a close friend of Below Deck Down Under‘s chief stew Aesha Scott.
Captain Sandy Yawn, Leah Shafer and Dr. Kayla Griffith | Photo Leah Shafer
“When I first moved to Breckenridge, because as a lot of people know, my partner,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Below Deck Down Under chief stew Aesha Scott really is going to be a “tougher b****” on season 2. As chief stew, Scott said she was more assertive and learned to be proactive when it came to crew issues – something she regrets not doing more of last season.
Last season Scott felt the need to prove herself to Captain Jason Chambers. So she tried to resolve issues with chef Ryan McKeown and stew Magda Ziomek on her own. From that experience, Scott realized that she should have brought problems to Chambers’ attention earlier so they could have been resolved faster.
Aesha Scott communicated more with Captain Jason on ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2
“It was my first time being chief stew. And I didn’t wanna nark. Or I didn’t want to bring things to Jason unless it was this massive issue,” she said on Hannah Ferrier’s Dear Reality,...
Last season Scott felt the need to prove herself to Captain Jason Chambers. So she tried to resolve issues with chef Ryan McKeown and stew Magda Ziomek on her own. From that experience, Scott realized that she should have brought problems to Chambers’ attention earlier so they could have been resolved faster.
Aesha Scott communicated more with Captain Jason on ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2
“It was my first time being chief stew. And I didn’t wanna nark. Or I didn’t want to bring things to Jason unless it was this massive issue,” she said on Hannah Ferrier’s Dear Reality,...
- 7/18/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
[Editor's Note: This post contains spoilers for the Below Deck Down Under Season 2 premiere, "Yes, We Cairns!"]
Below Deck Down Under's second charter season has just begun, but the crew members have already encountered rough seas. In Season 2, returning stars Captain Jason Chambers and chief stewardess Aesha Scott face unprecedented challenges as they attempt to deliver five-star service aboard the oldest vessel the franchise has ever seen, Northern Sun, a converted fishing boat that first set sail in 1977. Making matters even worse, Jason and Aesha begin their first charter two crew down, and everyone must step up to keep their drunk, entitled guests happy. By the end of the premiere, "Yes, We Cairns!" the guests take things one step too far, and they find themselves on the receiving end of Jason's wrath when he discovers them swimming in shark-infested waters in the middle of the night.
Below Deck Down Under's second charter season has just begun, but the crew members have already encountered rough seas. In Season 2, returning stars Captain Jason Chambers and chief stewardess Aesha Scott face unprecedented challenges as they attempt to deliver five-star service aboard the oldest vessel the franchise has ever seen, Northern Sun, a converted fishing boat that first set sail in 1977. Making matters even worse, Jason and Aesha begin their first charter two crew down, and everyone must step up to keep their drunk, entitled guests happy. By the end of the premiere, "Yes, We Cairns!" the guests take things one step too far, and they find themselves on the receiving end of Jason's wrath when he discovers them swimming in shark-infested waters in the middle of the night.
- 7/18/2023
- by Claire Spellberg Lustig
- Primetimer
We can always trust Captain Jason Chambers and Chief Stewardess Aesha Scott to deliver great TV.
The pair were the sole holdovers from Below Deck Down Under Season 1 on Below Deck Down Under Season 2 Episode 1, which focused on everyone trying to get the charter season off without a hitch.
It's a shame Tumi Mhlongo wasn't also kept because she was a breath of fresh air during the stellar freshman season.
It wouldn't be Below Deck without some form of drama, and truthfully, things got wild quicker than most other seasons in franchise history.
That's to be expected when you're down two staff members.
We've witnessed the staff of these superyachts worked to the bone with minimal rest, but that has to be elevated somewhat when you're down that many staff members.
If anything, the insanity that played out should have been a reason to pause the charter season until the appropriate staff had been found.
The pair were the sole holdovers from Below Deck Down Under Season 1 on Below Deck Down Under Season 2 Episode 1, which focused on everyone trying to get the charter season off without a hitch.
It's a shame Tumi Mhlongo wasn't also kept because she was a breath of fresh air during the stellar freshman season.
It wouldn't be Below Deck without some form of drama, and truthfully, things got wild quicker than most other seasons in franchise history.
That's to be expected when you're down two staff members.
We've witnessed the staff of these superyachts worked to the bone with minimal rest, but that has to be elevated somewhat when you're down that many staff members.
If anything, the insanity that played out should have been a reason to pause the charter season until the appropriate staff had been found.
- 7/18/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Escape to the tropical paradise of Cairns, Australia, for season 2 of Below Deck Down Under. Captain Jason Chambers is back with Chief Stew Aesha Scott as they work with a new crew, including Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, Bosun Luke Jones, Deckhands Adam Kodra and Harry Van Vliet, and Stews Laura Bileskalne and Margot Sisson. They’ll bring first-class charter service to an eclectic mix of guests aboard the 167 ft. Northern Sun, which launched on the waters in 1976 and got a facelift a few years ago. Much like you’ve come to expect from the popular Bravo franchise, this charter season also promises hook-ups, break-ups…and the rare love pentagon. And who better to break it all down than Scott? What was your big takeaway from the first charter season of Below Deck Down Under? Aesha Scott: I think the biggest difference this season was it was a more fun, casual vibe.
- 7/15/2023
- TV Insider
Captain Jason Chambers returns to Below Deck Down Under for his sophomore season and said it’s no more Mr. Nice Guy when it comes to crew expectations.
Chambers dealt with a defiant chef and a distracted stew last season of Below Deck Down Under. This season he is coming in with a more assertive approach.
“I really wanted to be a little bit more assertive on the food quality and I wanted a big change in the galley,” he told Showbiz Cheat Sheet. “And I asked Aesha [Scott], after the first week I was with her that we knew we both wanted a big change in service. We had hurdles in front of us that we still couldn’t get to where we wanted to get to. But we got through them and we grew their departments both in the galley and the service did go through some rocky patches.
Chambers dealt with a defiant chef and a distracted stew last season of Below Deck Down Under. This season he is coming in with a more assertive approach.
“I really wanted to be a little bit more assertive on the food quality and I wanted a big change in the galley,” he told Showbiz Cheat Sheet. “And I asked Aesha [Scott], after the first week I was with her that we knew we both wanted a big change in service. We had hurdles in front of us that we still couldn’t get to where we wanted to get to. But we got through them and we grew their departments both in the galley and the service did go through some rocky patches.
- 7/8/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Forgot what happened on Below Deck Down Under Season 1? Or missed the season entirely? With Below Deck Down Under Season 2 on the way, this is what happened last season.
‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 1 recap
Captain Jason Chambers was at the helm of superyacht Thalassa along with chief stew Aesha Scott from Below Deck Mediterranean. Scott’s team included stews Tumi Mhlongo and Magda Ziomek and chef Ryan McKeown was in the galley.
Captain Jason Chambers | Mark Rogers/Bravo via Getty Images
Bosun Jamie Sayed wasn’t new to the industry but was new to the position. His deck team included Culver Bradbury, Brittini Burton, and Ben Crawley.
The season kicked off with drama when the boat need repairs as guests arrived. But Chambers managed to get the boat off the dock at night. The deck team seemingly got along well, but the anchor locker posed a problem, especially for Crawley.
‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 1 recap
Captain Jason Chambers was at the helm of superyacht Thalassa along with chief stew Aesha Scott from Below Deck Mediterranean. Scott’s team included stews Tumi Mhlongo and Magda Ziomek and chef Ryan McKeown was in the galley.
Captain Jason Chambers | Mark Rogers/Bravo via Getty Images
Bosun Jamie Sayed wasn’t new to the industry but was new to the position. His deck team included Culver Bradbury, Brittini Burton, and Ben Crawley.
The season kicked off with drama when the boat need repairs as guests arrived. But Chambers managed to get the boat off the dock at night. The deck team seemingly got along well, but the anchor locker posed a problem, especially for Crawley.
- 7/4/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bravo’s Andy Cohen recently had to swear on his children’s lives that he and Grateful Dead rocker John Mayer are not in a romantic relationship.
Seems ridiculous he would have to reiterate and double down like that, but here we are.
Mayer and Cohen have a strong and sometimes cheeky, playful friendship, even joking about being into one another. But they truly are just friends and Cohen told Showbiz Cheat Sheet it’s a little strange how a question of whether or not he and Mayer are a couple is news.
“I think it’s weird that it’s news that two men can have strong emotions for each other that aren’t rooted in sexuality,” he said. “I think the basis of any great friendship is love and caring. And so I don’t understand why that would be news.”
John Mayer and Andy Cohen leaned into...
Seems ridiculous he would have to reiterate and double down like that, but here we are.
Mayer and Cohen have a strong and sometimes cheeky, playful friendship, even joking about being into one another. But they truly are just friends and Cohen told Showbiz Cheat Sheet it’s a little strange how a question of whether or not he and Mayer are a couple is news.
“I think it’s weird that it’s news that two men can have strong emotions for each other that aren’t rooted in sexuality,” he said. “I think the basis of any great friendship is love and caring. And so I don’t understand why that would be news.”
John Mayer and Andy Cohen leaned into...
- 6/22/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Below Deck franchise may have topped itself in the drama department when the Below Deck Down Under Season 2 trailer shows production breaking one of the biggest rules in reality television.
Although producers typically remain hands-off during filming, the trailer teases that production has to get involved during a crew member firing – even having to force open a door Captain Jason Chambers tries to keep closed.
What kind of a rollercoaster ride are Below Deck Down Under viewers in store for this season? Buckle up.
‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2 trailer teases dramatic crew firing
Chambers fired two crew members last season and while those dismissals were noteworthy, whoever gets fired on Below Deck Down Under Season 2 needs a crew escort.
Aesha Scott, Captain Jason Chambers |Mark Rogers/Bravo
At one point in the season, a crew member becomes problematic. Chief stew Aesha Scott is heard saying off camera, “I know everyone is wasted.
Although producers typically remain hands-off during filming, the trailer teases that production has to get involved during a crew member firing – even having to force open a door Captain Jason Chambers tries to keep closed.
What kind of a rollercoaster ride are Below Deck Down Under viewers in store for this season? Buckle up.
‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2 trailer teases dramatic crew firing
Chambers fired two crew members last season and while those dismissals were noteworthy, whoever gets fired on Below Deck Down Under Season 2 needs a crew escort.
Aesha Scott, Captain Jason Chambers |Mark Rogers/Bravo
At one point in the season, a crew member becomes problematic. Chief stew Aesha Scott is heard saying off camera, “I know everyone is wasted.
- 6/9/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stew June Foster went viral on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 when chief stew Hannah Ferrier continuously called “June, June, Hannah” on the radio. In fact, to this day, she still has strangers relay the line to her, which makes her laugh.
But she wasn’t laughing after her departure from the show. Foster was hired when stew Anastasia Surmava took over as chef when the original chef was fired. Surmava’s time as the chef was short-lived and the stress caused her to return back to being a stew. Foster was let go and she seemed rattled and pretty upset at the time.
Foster recently told Showbiz Cheat Sheet that she privately struggled off the show due to backlash and online bullying.
June Foster was upset to be let go on ‘Below Deck Med’ but online bullying was worse
Foster said she totally understood why Captain Sandy Yawn had to let her go.
But she wasn’t laughing after her departure from the show. Foster was hired when stew Anastasia Surmava took over as chef when the original chef was fired. Surmava’s time as the chef was short-lived and the stress caused her to return back to being a stew. Foster was let go and she seemed rattled and pretty upset at the time.
Foster recently told Showbiz Cheat Sheet that she privately struggled off the show due to backlash and online bullying.
June Foster was upset to be let go on ‘Below Deck Med’ but online bullying was worse
Foster said she totally understood why Captain Sandy Yawn had to let her go.
- 4/8/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Despite his charming nature, chef Ben Robinson from Below Deck has popped off at a stew or two in the galley. He recently discussed how many great chefs can be an “a**hole” in the kitchen when it comes to their food.
Robinson also told Showbiz Cheat Sheet that being a little grumpy in the kitchen is the norm for most good chefs. “I think every serious or good chef does have that moment because the food can’t be compromised,” he said.
“And if we see it being compromised by the staff or whatever, then that’s a problem,” he said. “Food is all about timing and if it’s not going out, it’s getting cold or it’s getting soggy, or whatever it is. [So] I do think good chefs should throw their toys occasionally. I think if you’re a pushover as a chef, then your food is going to be compromised.
Robinson also told Showbiz Cheat Sheet that being a little grumpy in the kitchen is the norm for most good chefs. “I think every serious or good chef does have that moment because the food can’t be compromised,” he said.
“And if we see it being compromised by the staff or whatever, then that’s a problem,” he said. “Food is all about timing and if it’s not going out, it’s getting cold or it’s getting soggy, or whatever it is. [So] I do think good chefs should throw their toys occasionally. I think if you’re a pushover as a chef, then your food is going to be compromised.
- 3/22/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Below Deck Down Under chief stew Aesha Scott, who worked for Captain Sandy Yawn in the past, thinks having her take over for Captain Lee Rosbach on Below Deck probably embarrassed him.
Scott, who was second stew on Below Deck Mediterranean before becoming chief stew on Below Deck Down Under, recently said that Rosbach shouldn’t have embarked upon the season knowing he was injured. But the fact that he did and Yawn had to step in had to be crushing.
Captain Sandy replacing Captain Lee on ‘Below Deck’ was an ‘epic twist’
Scott said having Yawn step in for Rosbach was an “epic twist.” And she felt for Rosbach when he had to temporarily depart during the season. “Because I was like, this will kill him,” she said on the Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef podcast. “Like I think he’s such an old-school salty sea dog kind of thing.
Scott, who was second stew on Below Deck Mediterranean before becoming chief stew on Below Deck Down Under, recently said that Rosbach shouldn’t have embarked upon the season knowing he was injured. But the fact that he did and Yawn had to step in had to be crushing.
Captain Sandy replacing Captain Lee on ‘Below Deck’ was an ‘epic twist’
Scott said having Yawn step in for Rosbach was an “epic twist.” And she felt for Rosbach when he had to temporarily depart during the season. “Because I was like, this will kill him,” she said on the Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef podcast. “Like I think he’s such an old-school salty sea dog kind of thing.
- 2/22/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Captain Jason Chambers said Below Deck Down Under Season 2 will be a kicked-up version of the Australian iteration of the series and he shared a few lessons he learned from filming season 1.
Bravo announced that Below Deck Down Under would get another season with Chambers at the helm. Chief stew Aesha Scott will return and fans will have to wait to see if any other crew members from Below Deck Down Under Season 1 return.
Captain Jason was on board for ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2 because Aesha returned
Chambers couldn’t share much about Below Deck Down Under Season 2 but said he and his crew faced even more challenges this time around. “Knowing that Aesha was coming back … Season 2, we wanted to up the game a little bit,” he said on Hannah Ferrier’s Dear Reality, You’re Effed podcast.
Captain Jason Chambers | Peacock
“I think we learned a lot out of season 1,” he continued.
Bravo announced that Below Deck Down Under would get another season with Chambers at the helm. Chief stew Aesha Scott will return and fans will have to wait to see if any other crew members from Below Deck Down Under Season 1 return.
Captain Jason was on board for ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2 because Aesha returned
Chambers couldn’t share much about Below Deck Down Under Season 2 but said he and his crew faced even more challenges this time around. “Knowing that Aesha was coming back … Season 2, we wanted to up the game a little bit,” he said on Hannah Ferrier’s Dear Reality, You’re Effed podcast.
Captain Jason Chambers | Peacock
“I think we learned a lot out of season 1,” he continued.
- 1/25/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
BravoCon is back, and it’s sure to be “Gone With the Wind” fabulous! The highly anticipated convention celebrating all things Bravo returns to the Javits Center in New York City on Oct. 14-16, bringing fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite reality stars.
Over 140 “Bravolebrities” will participate in more than 60 live events during the convention. In addition to the programming scheduled across three stages, attendees can also channel their inner Real Housewives by shopping until they drop at the Bravo Bazaar, which boasts over 65 vendors, including businesses run by Bravo personalities.
Numerous “Bravopaloozas,” available for an additional cost, will give fans the chance to “indulge in bites, booze and hot gossip” as they raise a glass alongside surprise guests from the Bravosphere.
The fan-generated Facebook group for the convention boasts nearly 7,000 members, and a space for attendees to share their scheduling spreadsheets, give advice...
Over 140 “Bravolebrities” will participate in more than 60 live events during the convention. In addition to the programming scheduled across three stages, attendees can also channel their inner Real Housewives by shopping until they drop at the Bravo Bazaar, which boasts over 65 vendors, including businesses run by Bravo personalities.
Numerous “Bravopaloozas,” available for an additional cost, will give fans the chance to “indulge in bites, booze and hot gossip” as they raise a glass alongside surprise guests from the Bravosphere.
The fan-generated Facebook group for the convention boasts nearly 7,000 members, and a space for attendees to share their scheduling spreadsheets, give advice...
- 10/13/2022
- by Ellise Shafer and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Aesha looks fabulous as she gears up to say good-bye to summer. Pic credit: @aesha_jean/Instagram
Below Deck Down Under beauty Aesha Scott isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer as she soaks up some sun in a tiny bikini before the cold weather sets in.
Aesha has been having the time of her life this summer traveling around the United States.
The brunette beauty even caught up with some of her good pals from the Below Deck family.
First, she reunited with her Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 pal, Anastasia Surmava in New York City.
Most recently, Aesha had a mini Below Deck Down Under reunion with one of her favorite Season 1 co-stars.
Throughout all her travels and reunions, Aesha has brought her fashion A-game since she doesn’t have to sport her yachtie uniform.
This week was no exception, as she used social media to give...
Below Deck Down Under beauty Aesha Scott isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer as she soaks up some sun in a tiny bikini before the cold weather sets in.
Aesha has been having the time of her life this summer traveling around the United States.
The brunette beauty even caught up with some of her good pals from the Below Deck family.
First, she reunited with her Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 pal, Anastasia Surmava in New York City.
Most recently, Aesha had a mini Below Deck Down Under reunion with one of her favorite Season 1 co-stars.
Throughout all her travels and reunions, Aesha has brought her fashion A-game since she doesn’t have to sport her yachtie uniform.
This week was no exception, as she used social media to give...
- 9/24/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
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