The unthinkable has happened. I’ve ended the second season of Below Deck Down Under feeling sorry for Keith Stone Culver. Sure, he might be better at stripping off and lap dancing for guests than actually getting any deck work done, and he may resemble the lovechild of Popeye and Barney Rubble, but when it comes
Aesha Scott
The Below Deck franchise first took to the seas in 2013. Onboard Superyacht Honor, camera crews followed the lives of the hired cast members for Season 1. Once this season aired, it was clear that certain aspects worked, while others needed tweaking. With each season, changes have thus been made, giving viewers a deeper glimpse
There have been many different styles of leadership featured in the Below Deck franchise. From the captains, to the Bosuns, to the Chief Stews, several cast members have been in charge of leading a team. But for every successful leader, there’s another who lets their teams down from time to time. These are the Below
Below Deck Down Under ended with some dramatic scenes last week. Season 2 shows no sign of slowing down when it comes to chaos aboard the Northern Sun. A lot of that seems to stem from the deck team, who are now being led by João. With another huge mistake, will Captain Jason be forced
Below Deck Mediterranean is the first spin-off to hail from the highly viewed Below Deck series. Premiering on Bravo on May 3, 2016, seven seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean have since aired. In addition, Season 8’s release date is expected for later this year. Unfortunately, Below Deck Mediterranean has had its fair share of polarizing
Bravo fans everywhere are preparing their survival kits for BravoCon 2023. With the event in Las Vegas, reality TV lovers will need to make sure they pack enough liquid IVs to keep up with the daily schedules, cute outfits to impress the pickiest of Real Housewives, and premade questions for their favorite Bravo celebs. BravoCon
Below Deck Down Under is back to the typical sort of petty drama we love from our Bravo shows. With the bad energy swiftly fired from the yacht, hopefully to never be seen again, we can get back to what makes this show so goddamn entertaining. Last week, we left off as Culver enjoyed a
Project Runway continues, as the wonderful Rami was saved by Christian Siriano. He’s thrilled, and so are his fellow competitors. It stands as a true sentiment to his personality that those competing against him are so happy to see him being kept around. But, will he sink or swim? There’s never been a more perfect
Below Deck Down Under Chief Stew Aesha Scott was definitely glowing in her most recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Maybe it’s got something to do with her steady relationship with boyfriend Scott Dobson? She, alongside Captain Jason Chambers, were guests on a recent episode. Although they weren’t physically present, the
Things were very intense where we left off on the Below Deck Down Under Season 2 premiere. Captain Jason had warned the guests that if they continued on with their bad behavior, they’d be kicked off the yacht. As the episode came to a close, it seemed as if they had pushed their luck one
When someone charters a yacht, they’re about to spend a boatload of money. Hahaha, see what I did there? Anyway, part of the allure of chartering a big white boat is the all-inclusive amenities a luxury vacation affords the client. You’re in an exotic location, seeing exotic things. Of course, your menu should reflect a
It’s Christmas on Below Deck Down Under! And Benny Crawley is on the naughty list. Well, not Santa’s naughty list. Or even Captain Jason Chambers‘. But Jamie Sayed‘s? For sure. In fact, if the bosun were in charge of Christmas, Benny would be kicked out of the North Pole and get nothing but coal in
No more Mr. Nice Captain. All season long, Captain Jason Chambers has tried to be more cool older brother than demanding boss. But he’s finally reached his (still rather sedate) boiling point with Chef Ryan McKeown. In truth, it’s surprising that a confrontation has taken this long. What with Ryan’s poor attitude about doing literally
This week’s episode of Below Deck Down Under begins and ends with one thing: Jamie Sayed‘s leadership. Or lack thereof, depending on who you ask. The ex-cop/lifeguard/soldier made it clear when he arrived on the boat that he was a first-time bosun. And now at least one faction of viewers is probably wondering if there
Congratulations are in order for, literally, the most photogenic couple on social media these days. Former Below Deck Mediterranean third stew Anastasia Surmava and her British boyfriend Will Higginson are officially engaged. The gorgeous couple made the announcement on Instagram earlier this week after Will popped the question during a holiday getaway in Vermont with
I have to say, if the first four episodes are any indication, Below Deck Down Under is off to a great start. The show truly hit the ground running — Thalassa being stuck at the dock with no engine thrusters notwithstanding — and this week’s episode only continued that solid trajectory. Surprise! Benny Crawley doesn’t
G’Day Mates! The new spinoff of Bravo’s Below Deck is almost here, and I for one couldn’t be more excited. Entitled Below Deck Down Under, it’s set in the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands- both off Australia’s coastline. Which, if you think about it, totally makes sense. Afterall, how many stews and deckhands have
There are two things that can be said about the average yachtie. They get it. And they have each other’s backs. Someone like Satan Lexi Wilson would not be included in this generalization, but take a quick reminder that statistics follow a bell curve and Lexi would be an outlier for sure. The average yachtie
Captain Sandy Yawn has been the branded as the most intense of all micromanagers. The Below Deck Mediterranean captain has a habit of inserting herself into any crew drama, and therefore into more camera time as well. Maybe Sandy does this because she thinks it makes her a good leader. Certainly it’s a management style,
Anyone need a Valium? Truly, I don’t know how you could’ve gotten through Part 2 of the Below Deck Mediterranean reunion without anxiety. Or at the very least a substantial headache. Because as much as Hannah Ferrier‘s firing (rightfully) angered fans, I never want to hear the words “maritime law” again. Except, sorry, you’ll probably
This is it, yachties. Congratulations. We’ve done it. We’ve reached the end of this seemingly never-ending charter season on Below Deck Mediterranean. Is it just me, or has it been the longest season in Below Deck history? (It has. I just checked.) And with a two-part virtual reunion to go, we’re not technically done yet,
Welcome back to Below Deck Mediterranean. You know, home of spoiled British brats throwing tantrums over cucumbers. Last I spent the majority of my recap railing about Tom Checketts‘ ego-centric histrionics and vile treatment of Aesha Scott. And if you think that won’t continue into this recap…well, you don’t know Tom. This week’s episode picks up
It seems that former Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier was not the only Below Deck Mediterranean cast member ready to leave yachting. While Hannah made it clear on many occasions that she, “hates this f–king job,” Aesha Scott excelled in yachting and exhibited a unique ability to serve and mingle with the guests in just the
Below Deck Mediterranean has had one hell of a season. Never before have we seen the crew try so hard to keep their jobs. First came the exit of second stew, Lara Flumiani. Then deckhand Pete Hunziker was (rightfully) let go after the season was done due to racist behavior. While it didn’t happen on
Jack Stirrup from Below Deck Mediterranean came across as as an impish guy. With floppy hair that annoyed Captain Sandy Yawn to no end. A problem with authority. And a sweet blossoming relationship with fellow co-star Aesha Scott. They were two weirdos who found each other in the middle of the open sea. The show has since ended. And reality
Below Deck Mediterranean might be gone for now, but it isn’t forgotten. The crew made it through some difficult charters, considering they began with a chef on loan from Taco Bell. Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier managed to do her best, despite losing one of her staff to the galley for the majority of charter season.
Aside from their job titles and reality TV experience, Below Deck Chief Stews Kate Chastain and Hannah Ferrier have something else in common: they’re difficult to get along with. And they both make great TV, of course. Sure, Captain Sandy Yawn and Ben Robinson gave Hannah flack for putting her friendship with the stews as a priority
Tonight we say goodbye to Below Deck Mediterranean. Since there is no reunion for season 4 this is likely the last time we’ll ever see this crew on our TV! I have my predictions about who will be returning next season (a Mila/June redemption tour, anyone?!) and whose ship has sailed off into the sunset
It’s the final charter of the charter season which means we’re almost at the end of the rope for Below Deck Mediterranean. The last charter is a bunch of financial guys from New Jersey or Cali or someplace that breeds tools like it does venereal disease and inflation. The primary is actually named Randy Madrid.
On tonight’s Below Deck Mediterranean the final charter guests board the Sirocco for a lovely adventure of fun, sun, and relaxation. Well, that’s what’s supposed to happen anyway… The last charter means that we’re almost at the end of this momentous season of Below Deck Med. And since there won’t be a reunion (WHY? Did Bravo