You know how it goes. On any of the Below Deck franchises, crew members are crammed into close quarters with each other for weeks. They work together, they party together, they sleep together. And as it is with attractive young people, sometimes they fall in love.

But it usually doesn’t last, as after just a few weeks, couples go their separate ways. They go home, they go to other jobs on other boats. In the end, they move on to other boats and other relationships, as this couple from Below Deck Down Under did.

Brianna Duffield has definitely moved on from Harry Van Vliet

When BDDU alums Harry Van Vliet and Brianna Duffield first met in Season 3, she wasn’t so sure she wanted to tie herself down to one guy. But Harry was persistent, so they gave it a try.

But like so many other yachting couples, their relationship didn’t last much past the end of the charter season, and they’ve both moved on to other people. In Brianna’s case, she’s engaged! After she reconnected with previous boyfriend Davino, he proposed in Aruba, which is where they first met.

On January 2, Brianna posted a photo carousel announcing their engagement. “From where we began, to where we are now — a true full circle moment, a forever kind of love, and the greatest ‘yes’ of my life,” she wrote in the caption of the post.

But don’t worry about Harry. He’s also happy in a new relationship with his girlfriend Kristen Cornlenson. They went Instagram official in August, and on New Year’s Eve, he posted a photo of them on a boat in the British Virgin Islands.

“Very grateful to have spent the majority of the year with my darling Kristen,” he wrote in the caption. “[We have] some amazing memories together to reflect on … Life can only get better, so here is to 2026 and more amazing memories to share.”

Below Deck Down Under airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock the following day.

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There’s a major update in the legal battle between Bravo, a former Below Deck camera operator, and Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast member Gary King.

Reality Tea reported on the case back in 2023, when a makeup artist named Samantha Suarez, along with camera operator Grey Duddleston, accused Gary of various instances of sexual misconduct while filming Below Deck Sailing Yacht in 2022.

Gary denied any wrongdoing, while Samantha and Grey claimed they were fired after reporting him. Bravo’s lawyers tried to force Grey into arbitration. However, a judge just ruled that things can move forward in court.

Gary King is accused of sexual misconduct

According to court documents reviewed by Deadline, NBCUniversal Media LLC, Bravo Media LLC, and Mountain View Productions LLC filed a motion to try to keep Grey bound to a mandatory arbitration agreement he signed at the time of his employment.

A Los Angeles judge just ruled against this. They cited the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. If someone is potentially a victim of sexual assault or harassment, this law allows them to circumvent arbitration agreements and pursue their claims in court.

The claims in the lawsuit revolve around several incidents that occurred when filming BDSY Season 4 in Sardinia. Allegedly, Gary tried to hold Samantha hostage in a hotel room, and she feared he would sexually assault her.

Grey, who was Samantha’s boyfriend at the time, later claimed to have witnessed further misconduct from Gary. He said he watched Gary undo the bikini tops of two Below Deck cast members without their consent. He also claimed to have seen Gary grab two camera operators’ genitals and make inappropriate comments to a female audio technician.

In the lawsuit, Grey and Samantha accused Gary of being a “known drunkard and serial harasser.” Their lawsuit accuses him of sexual battery. They’re blaming the show’s production team for creating a hostile work environment, retaliation, and failure to prevent discrimination.

There’s another hearing scheduled for April 28, where defense attorneys will try to get Samantha’s claims tossed out of court. They intend to argue that Samantha, a Georgia resident, can’t sue in a California court over something that happened in Sardinia. Stay tuned as this continues to drag out in court.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is streaming on Peacock.

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Below Deck Down Under Season 4 premieres tonight on Bravo. Fans are looking forward to getting acquainted with the new crew, as well seeing as some old friends.

But if you thought there was sexual chemistry in the last season of Below Deck, wait until the girls see the new deck/stew. He obviously spends a lot of time in the gym keeping fit and has the muscles to show for it.

And this is not his first time on TV. He’s so fit he wasn’t shy about taking off his clothes for a UK dating show. The new kid previously competed in the UK version of Dating Naked.

Mike Durrant joins the cast of Below Deck Down Under Season 4

He may look like just an ordinary guy, but under his Katina uniform Mike Durrant is hiding several tattoos and a ripped torso. According to the Daily Mail, the Aussie hunk was previously an event planner. He’s also a former male stripper, which may come in handy for entertaining the guests. Additionally, he has five years’ experience in the yachting industry, so chief stew Daisy Kelliher shouldn’t have to do much training.

While he’s apparently guarded about his personal life, his bio for Dating Naked described Mike as being a “party playboy,” as well as “a serial dater.” On his Instagram page, he shares pics of his gym workouts, in between adventures around the world. He also reportedly has a blue belt in jiu jitsu.

Though he told producers on Dating Naked that he was ready to “settle down and find love,” he still appears to be single. I have a feeling Mike is going to be very sought after by the female crew on BDDU.

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 premieres February 2 at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock the following day.

TELL US – ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO BDDU AND THE NEW CAST? DO YOU THINK MIKE WILL HOOK UP WITH ANYONE? 

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Congratulations are in order for Malia White! The former Below Deck Mediterranean star just made a subtle announcement on Instagram that she and her partner are expecting their first baby. How sweet!?

Malia White of Below Deck Med fame is pregnant

Taking to Instagram on February 1 to share a few holiday and end-of-year photos, Malia from Below Deck Med (which just wrapped Season 10) revealed that she’s pregnant.

“Finally posting Sweden & a few end of 2025 bits,” she wrote in the caption of the carousel. It included photos of her and her partner, as well as holiday snaps and photos with friends.

Subtly included in the carousel was Malia’s pregnancy reveal. In slide three, Malia cradles a baby pump and poses in front of a neon sign, which says: “She is future you.”

The post quickly racked up thousands of likes, along with congratulatory comments from friends and fans. “Omg subtle pregnancy announcement, LOVE,” commented one person. “Oh my gosh, I had no clue!! Congratulations!!” someone else said.

Malia’s partner isn’t tagged in the photo, but Bravo TV reported last year that her boyfriend’s name is Robert. That report followed months of Instagram hard launches. She first posted a photo of Robert while they holidayed in Antigua in April 2024. Malia has continued to post photos of herself and Robert, including one post captioned: “I’d be his plus one any day!”

Malia first appeared on Below Deck Med as a deckhand in Season 2 in 2017. She returned as the bosun for a very dramatic Season 5 in 2020 and then again for Season 6 in 2021, but didn’t come back for a fourth season. Instead, Malia took a job as a chief officer on another vessel. According to her Instagram, she’s still working as a chief officer, alongside work as a charter and sales broker.

Stream Below Deck Mediterranean on Peacock.

TELL US – WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF MALIA’S PREGNANCY JOURNEY?

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As chef Ben Robinson returns to Below Deck Down Under Season 4, he’s bringing a little extra personal baggage. In a sneak peek of the Season 4 premiere, Ben shares details about his broken engagement with ex-fiancé Kiara Cabral.

Ben has been enjoying his freedom at his successful catering company, though his “personal life has not been quite as successful.” A return to the BDDU galley may be just what the doctor ordered.

“This might come as a shock to everyone, but I am actually single,” he admits in a confessional interview. “Fairly recently, I broke up with my fiancée — having spent $50,000 on a wedding I didn’t attend.”

Chef Ben Robinson returns to Bravo in Below Deck Down Under Season 4

In September 2024, Ben told Bravo’s Daily Dish, “It’s odd when your future’s been solidified, for it all to vanish into thin air. [But] yachting was a big part of my formative life. It’s actually nice to come back to it.”

Meanwhile, as the rest of the Katina crew arrives, Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher is giving her new team a tour of the boat. After she introduces her new stews Jenna Woudberg and Joe Caron to the chef and Bosun João Franco, Ben tells João, “Calm down mate.”

After assuring the bosun that he’s “just kidding,” Ben goes on. “They do say that to get over someone, you gotta find someone else,” he laughs. “I think Katina can be my new girl.”

Ben’s better off having a relationship with the boat, since rumor has it, there was tension between him and Daisy. In another sneak peek released in early January, Daisy called the chef “a hothead in the galley.”

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 premieres February 2 at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock the following day.

TELL US – WILL BEN AND DAISY BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER? ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO SEASON 4?  

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Below Deck Down Under Season 4 is mere weeks away from its debut on Bravo. As one of our favorite series in this franchise, this fact finds us well. But nothing can top what else we’ve just learned, which is that Kate Chastain is finally making her return to this longstanding franchise. So, get out your font lists and penis towels, our queen is coming home … sorta.

The BDDU Season 4 After Show pairs Chef Ben Robinson with Kate Chastain

Bravo is stepping up its game these days. Almost every series on this network has an After Show, where the cast further narrates their storylines. Season 4 of BDDU is receiving this same treatment. And one of the hosts for Season 4 is none other than Kate, one of the wittiest chief stews ever seen in this franchise.

Making this announcement all the sweeter, Bravo has just announced her filming partner. It’s Chef Ben Robinson. As fans know, Kate and Ben went together like spicy peas and carrots on the original Below Deck series. So, color us all excited to see this pairing once again on our screens.

When Season 4 arrives, Ben is returning to filming as the chef. Like Kate, it’s been ages since we’ve seen this man in the galley on Bravo. But his chief stew this season isn’t Kate. Instead, it’s Daisy Kelliher, another fan favorite leader in this franchise.

As the trailer teases, Daisy and Ben will butt heads this season. So, when Ben appears beside Kate on the After Show, we can expect to hear even more about their likely heated interactions during filming. But will Kate put Ben in his place? Or, will she side with Daisy?

Only time will tell. But the one thing we do know is that Ben is STILL NOT the father of Kate’s son, despite online doubters thinking otherwise.

Below Deck Down Under Season 4 premieres February 2 at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock the following day.

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Dare we say that Joe Bradley may be projecting? As if the Below Deck Mediterranean star should share his opinions about fidelity. Or lack thereof. The deck hand alluded to a potential situation during a conversation with Nathan Gallagher about his love, Gael Cameron.

Gael made an quick appearance on Season 10. She filled in for deck hand Victoria SanJuan. And as a bonus, got to spend time with her then on-again off-again partner Nathan. For whatever reason, Joe started questioning Gael’s integrity when she decided to go surfing with some male friends.

Joe Bradley spoke of former Below Deck Med co-star Gael Cameron potentially being “unfaithful”

“She asked me, ‘Would it be an issue?’ And I said, ‘No,’” Nathan told Joe during Episode 17 of Below Deck Mediterranean.

“If she can’t behave, know what I mean? This could be a little test,” he said. When Nathan replied, “It’s not a test,” Joe doubled-down. He added, “If she’s unfaithful, mate, well then.”

“I’m not worried about cheating. We’re not even together,” Nathan said in a confessional interview. “I just want to get Gael back on this yacht, because I need to know where the hell we stand.”

“I think I’ve grown this season as a person. Having Gael around, like in my life—even just a little bit—I’m wanting to be a better version of myself,” Nathan explained. “I hope Joe, for the sake of our friendship, doesn’t keep making these dumb*ss decisions, because I don’t want to be associated with that. The man needs to wise up and grow up.”

The bosun continued, “I’ve grown since last season. I can see the distance it’s created, to see him do the same sh*t time and time again. Shows me that he has no consideration for anyone apart from himself. I just—it might be time to move on from that kind of friendship.”

Nathan’s comments speak to his maturity. It’s good to know that he and Gael gave love another shot. They welcomed son Kayden Cameron Gallather in June 2025.

Catch Below Deck Mediterranean Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock.

TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF JOE’S COMMENTS?

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Family style enthusiast Chef Josh Bingham has been holding it down in the galley this season on Below Deck Mediterranean. He’s got the talent and he gets along with the rest of the cast. But now that filming is over, does Chef Josh feel any differently? And now that he has a chance to speak freely, is he saying anything notable about the people he works with?

Chef Josh has spoken to Below Deck Med co-star Cathy Skinner the least

Andy Cohen asked the British native to answer a series of questions about the ladies on superyacht Bravado. The Watch What Happens Live host called it “peppering” the chef with querries about the team.

Unsurprisingly, chief stew Aesha Scott made chef “feel most confident in the galley.” The longtime Bravolebrity has a talent for motivating her co-stars. Later, Josh also chose Aesha as the one cast member he would want to work with again. However, even Aesha couldn’t save him from the jamon slicing experience in a recent episode.

Victoria SanJuan was chosen as the one “whose work ethic was the biggest turn on.” No surprise there, seeing how much the deck hand has hustled all season.

Kizzi Kitchener, by contrast, gave a “lack of work ethic” vibe. As a result, Josh chose her as the co-star he would “least want to work with again.” However, the fellow English natives have “kept the most contact” “since the charter season ended.”

Cathy Skinner came up as the stew that Josh “talked to the least” since leaving the Mediterranean. And Josh found Victoria “to be the most attractive of” of the bunch. Most importantly, the chef was asked “who would you trust the most with a secret.” And for that, he chose Aesha for the win.

Catch Below Deck Mediterranean Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock.

TELL US – ARE YOU SURPRISED BY ANY OF JOSH’S ANSWERS?

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Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 has been punctuated by crazy antics, love triangle snafus, and emotional confrontations. It’s par for the course for a Below Deck season, and Chef Josh Bingham is calling out the biggest “clown” of the season. He’s not wrong in his assessment, either.

Below Deck Mediterranean deckhand Joe Bradley was called out on Watch What Happens Live

Chef Josh is normally focused mainly on his delicious food and pleasing guests. But that doesn’t mean he misses the antics of the other crew members. That’s why when he went on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, he wasn’t shy about sharing his opinion.

An audience member asked him. “Josh, given that you’ve studied the art of clowning, who do you dub the biggest clown of this season?”

The chef/musician/clown aficionado didn’t even need a second to think. He laughed and looked straight at the camera as he shared his answer. “I love you, Joe (Bradley),” he said. “But, it’s got to be you, man.”

Notably no one contradicted him because he hit the nail on the head. Deckhand Joe Bradley joined Below Deck Med mid-season and Captain Sandy Yawn was glad to have his experience back on the boat.

However, Joe’s off-the-clock antics quickly spun out of control. His pretty face and thick accent quickly attracted the attention of two ladies of the crew, and a love triangle quickly formed once again (he was also caught between two girls in Season 9).

Now, Joe is going back and forth between Kizzi Kitchener and Victoria SanJuan. Fans were upset with Joe after he told V he had deep feelings for her, only to then turn around and cheat on her with Kizzi. Fans weren’t happy about this. And then he had the nerve to call out Gael Cameron for cheating? (Pot meet kettle!)

Below Deck Mediterranean airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It can be streamed on Peacock the next day.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK JOE IS THE BIGGEST CLOWN OF THIS SEASON?

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Celebrities, they’re just like us! At least George Clooney is. The mega star talked about watching four hours of Below Deck on television while he was in Poland. According to him, it’s because it was the only show that was in English. But if that were true, he didn’t need to watch hours of it. Did he enjoy it just a bit? We think so!

George Clooney was stuck in Poland waiting to do a speaking engagement

The actor recently spoke to W Magazine and opened up about whether he ever watched reality shows. When asked, he smirked a bit and answered immediately.

“I went to do a speaking gig in Poland a couple of weeks ago,” he started. “And the only thing in English on television was a series called Below Deck. And I watched that one.”

He further explained that it was “on a 24-hour loop” and that he watched several episodes while waiting for his speaking engagement. “I watched like, about four hours of Below Deck,” he admitted with a laugh. He didn’t mention which season or if it was a spin-off, but let’s face it, they’re all pretty addictive!

George was pretty impressed by the crew. “I was mostly impressed by how they kept their act together when all these sort of awful people came on,” the A-List actor revealed. “They wanted their toenails buffed and things like that.”

He’s not wrong. Below Deck has seen its fair share of rude guests, some of whom have left terrible tips for the crew or attempted to avoid leaving any tips at all. It is pretty amazing seeing the staff pull it all together, although we all know the shenanigans that go on behind the scenes as well.

Fans in the comment section were elated by George’s confession. “Below Deck is a gateway drug to reality TV,” one fan commented. Another added, “All roads lead to Bravo!”

They aren’t wrong. Many celebrities love a good reality TV show. George’s good friend and superstar, Julia Roberts, is a Bravo superfan! Perhaps she can give George some good reality TV recommendations.

Below Deck Mediterranean continues Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock.

TELL US – DO YOU BELIEVE BELOW DECK GOT GEORGE CLOONEY HOOKED?

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