Chef Ben Robinson is “BACK BABY.” Fans never really know what Ben might say next. But Captain Jason Chambers, his new boss on Below Deck Down Under, can confirm one of Ben’s latest statements. It was cheeky, yes, but as Captain Jason recently explained, Ben’s claim was also true.

Chef Ben really did take Captain Jason out for food before BDDU Season 4

In Episode 1, Ben hysterically reintroduced himself to the cameras. “It’s been about six years since I’ve worked on a yacht. But you know what? The stars have aligned, my little darlings, and I am here, and I am back,” he said.

After touching on his failed engagement, Ben explained that he crossed paths with Captain Jason. To celebrate their encounter, Ben took Captain Jason out to “lunch at the Outback Steakhouse, because he’s Australian. It’s the only Australian place I know,” Ben joked. During their lunch, Ben learned that Captain Jason’s chef had just backed out of filming, so Ben came out of retirement, eager to help.

The outcome of this story is real, but what about the other details? Well, according to Captain Jason, who recently spoke with Decider, Ben wasn’t lying. “He definitely took me to the Outback Steakhouse for lunch,” Captain Jason stressed. He further admitted that he “had a good steak,” and he “might [even] go back there someday,” and “Maybe,” just maybe, “that’ll be my and Ben’s anniversary thing,” he laughed.

But on a serious note, “[Ben] had just gone through a breakup. So this also was a chance for him to get away,” Captain Jason noted. After all, “Ben’s a total professional and a business owner, so he really doesn’t need to do a charter season anymore.” So, “It was a blessing for him to pack up his bags and get to Canouan as quickly as he did.”

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

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Aesha Scott is going to get married in March 2026 to Scott Dobson. The duo met in high school and lost contact. After reconnecting on social media, the two lovebird decided to tie the knot. Scotty asked Aesha to marry him in May 2024. The couple plan to wed in New Zealand, where they have a house.

It wouldn’t be a long flight for Captain Jason Chambers to attend. He is Australia-based for Below Deck Down Under, and good friends with the chief stew. The two Bravolebrities worked for two seasons together. But Jason was not invited to Aesha’s wedding. And he shared his true feelings on the matter during a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live.

Captain Jason and Aesha Scott are close, but not “wedding-invite level”

During the November 10 episode of WWHL, Jason explained to host Andy Cohen that while he and Aesha are close, there are so many other invitees that take precedence.

“We work with a lot of people — I’ve been doing it for three decades — and we’re very close, and we had what, two seasons together? And they were great seasons,” Captain Jason said. “But that doesn’t mean we’re wedding-invite level. We don’t hang out after the show, but we actually respect each other.”

The reality TV star was previously married. So he understands that difficult decisions have to be made sometimes in regards to the guest list. Especially for a destination wedding.

Jason shared, “I was married before. I couldn’t fit people on.”

For her part, Aesha confirmed on a separate WWHL episode that she called Captain Jason to explain why she couldn’t include him. The chief stew shared, “We can only bring 130 people … It’s been tough.”

Captain Sandy Yawn of Below Deck Mediterranean did get an invitation. But the Drop coconut water founder had worked with her longer. Of inviting one captain over the other, Aesha said, “We can’t bring everyone we know. And Sandy’s been in my life for a lot longer. So Sandy trumped.”

Catch Below Deck Down Under now streaming on Peacock.

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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City charter seemed chaotic at best. Certainly, Captain Jason Chambers is no shrinking violet to the demands and drama of high-maintentance charter guests. And the RHOSLC ladies didn’t disappoint on making good reality TV.

It got really messy, in addition to chaotic. Water was thrown at the table. There was a zombie themed dinner, complete with fake blood. Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher saw it all behind the scenes on Below Deck Down Under. And she joined Captain Jason on Watch What Happens Live to dish on it all.

Whitney Rose’s fake blood got everywhere on the Below Deck Down Under yacht

“You two have dealt with every kind of charter guests. Were the Housewives more or less than other people you’ve had?” Host Andy Cohen asked the Below Deck cast members.

“That was a collective more,” Jason responded.

Daisy explained, “they were just very very busy. There was a lot going on with Angie’s [Katsanevas] illnesses, her hair. Being seasick. Dietary requirements. It was a lot. The fighting.”

There was talk of Heather Gay’s spray tan getting “all over the crew uniforms.” At least that’s what Whitney Rose “told The Daily Dish.” Andy asked Daisy if that was true, but she didn’t “remember that.”

Apparently, things got soiled, but not from tanning products. The Irish native recalled “blood being everywhere.” Andy thought she was referring to Angie’s accident with the door. But rather Daisy was referring to the “fake blood from Whitney.” It was all for their zombie themed dinner attire.

Andy noted “there were so many liquids happening” on that charter. Not to mention all the bile coming up from Angie as she battled sea sickness. Yes this charter was one for the books. Perhaps Bravo will consider more crossover events after the massive success with the RHOSLC ladies.

Catch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo.

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The crossover magic that happened when the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast chartered Captain Jason Chamber’s yacht on Below Deck Down Under is nothing short of historical. It was fantastic reality TV viewing.

What was caught on camera was entertaining enough. Bronwyn Newport brought some costumes, Britani Bateman packed a disturbing keepsake from Jared Osmond, and there was the case of the mystery cucumber. Of course, the drama was peak performance.

Britani Bateman “moved on” to other crew after flirting with Captain Jason

Captain Jason appeared on Watch What Happens Live alongside his chief stew, Daisy Kelliher, to unpack the recent RHOSLC episode. In a game called, Spill the Salt Lake Ci-Tea, the Below Deck duo were asked to answer questions about the ladies.

“Who flirted with Jason the most?” host Andy Cohen asked. Both Daisy and Jason picked Britani. He then added, “oh yeah definitely. And then moved on to other crew.” Of course, she was on a break from Jared at the time.

Andy wanted to know “who packed the cucumber?” Daisy confirmed that it was Whitney Rose. The Wild Rose founder unfortunately had the “dirtiest room” out of all the ladies. Jason chalked that up to “the blood” situation. Which prompted Daisy to ask, “How do you know all of this?”

Bronwyn won as the housewife with the best “yachting ward-robe,” though Daisy admitted that “they all looked fabulous.”

A very seasick Angie Katsanevas “asked the most of the stews,” but Daisy acknowledged that was “because she was very sick.”

Mary Cosby got a lot praise for her treatment of the staff. She was the “pickiest eater” with the “most lavish preference sheet,” but she was also the most kind according to Daisy.

The Irish native “loved” Mary and said she “bonded” with her the most. While Jason picked Angie because he “was looking after her from time to time.”

Andy commented that Daisy “went on quite a journey with Mary.” She started off being “really scared of her coming on board.” But then Daisy found her to be “so sweet the whole way through.”

Jason also picked Mary as the RHOSLC star that he was “most scared of ” initially. However, after spending time with “Mary and Angie in the same room” while caring for the latter RHOSLC favorite, Jason admitted to establishing a friendly rapport with the church leader.

Catch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo. The show streams on Hayu in Canada, the UK and Ireland.

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As per what was shown on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Captain Jason Chambers avoided the ladies at all costs. The RHOSLC cast fought viciously over not one, but two dinners. Jason exited the situation on both occasions.

The other interactions shown included cringe-worthy flirting by Britani Bateman. She may not have known that Jason actually runs the boat, but Lisa Barlow sure did. And she admires the Australian native for his work ethic on Below Deck Down Under.

Below Deck Down Under enjoyed a crossover with the RHOSLC cast

Bravo crossover magic happened when the RHOSLC cast chartered Jason’s yacht. Apparently, there were polite conversations happening between the two casts. Though, most of that was glossed over in favor of airing all the fighting.

For her part, the Vida Tequila founder told Andy Cohen that she was very impressed with Jason. Andy asked Lisa what she thought of “Captain Jason as captain of the boat,” during her October 28 appearance on Watch What Happens Live.

“He works really hard. I didn’t expect him to work so hard. He was busy, breaking a sweat. He does a really good job,” Lisa replied.

WWHL was running a segment called “Does! Lisa! Love It?” And the RHOSLC veteran star had to reveal if she did “love” or not love varying items, trends, and people presented. One of the subjects was Captain Jason.

“Does Lisa love Captain Jason?” Andy asked.

Lisa gushed, “I loved Captain Jason.” She then clarified, “I was not in love with Captain Jason.” As a follow up, Andy asked if the reality TV star had a “favorite” fellow Bravolebrity on the Down Under crew.

“I had multiple. Multiple. And they were so fun,” Lisa stated.

The RHOSLC star “loved” the crossover event, however, she is “nervous” to see the footage from the Down Under perspective.

Certainly, Lisa may have some things to answer for from that cast trip. It really made for reality TV gold.

Catch The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Tuesdays at 8/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock.

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Now that Captain Jason Chambers has officially ushered in Bravo’s crossover era with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Below Deck Mediterranean star Captain Sandy Yawn is ready for her turn at the helm.

We’re not entirely sure if Captain Sandy has the patience to wrangle the RHOSLC cast, but she said in a recent interview that she is ready to charter a boat full of Housewives. Recently, she revealed which franchise she’d like to welcome aboard next season, and honestly? Bravo needs to make it happen.

Captain Sandy wants a Below Deck Med crossover with the Real Housewives of New York

In a new interview with Decider, Captain Sandy admitted that she felt “a little jealous” that Captain Jason got to lead the way on Bravo’s first-ever Below Deck/Real Housewives crossover. However, she knows they were in good hands.

“He’s a great captain, so his priority is the safety of the crew and the guests,” she said.

When asked which Housewives franchise she’d want on a charter, Sandy didn’t hesitate. She quickly called out The Real Housewives of New York because of a personal connection she has with the cast.

Sandys said, “I have to say, my first BravoCon, there were a lot of New York Housewives near me, and I just think that would be amazing.”

Although she didn’t specify which version of RHONY she meant, it definitely sounds like she’s talking about the original cast rather than the reboot that’s currently on pause after two seasons. Plus, after that Cartagena boat ride from hell, the OG RHONY women deserve another chance at sea.

You can catch Captain Sandy on Below Deck Mediterranean every Monday at 8/7c on Bravo. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City airs the next day, same time, same place.

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There’s an exclusive guest list for Aesha Scott’s wedding, and unfortunately, Captain Jason Chambers didn’t make the cut. The Below Deck Mediterranean star recently revealed that her former on-screen boss won’t be in attendance when she exchanges vows with Scott Dodson next year, but plenty of other Below Deck alums will be there. According to Aesha, it was a tough call.

Captain Sandy scored an invite to Aesha Scott’s wedding, but Captain Jason didn’t

Aesha appeared on Watch What Happens Live earlier this week, right after the Season 10 premiere of Below Deck Med. She answered a round of questions from Andy Cohen about her upcoming wedding to Scott, all rocking her giant engagement ring, and she explained why Captain Jason won’t be there

“Jason’s not coming. We can only bring 130 people,” Aesha explained. “It’s been tough.”

With that said, she made it clear that there’s going to be plenty of Below Deck representation at the March 2026 ceremony. Aesha noted that Captain Sandy Yawn, who is a newlywed herself, made the guest list for the ceremony. According to Aesha, she made the list over Jason because they’ve known each other longer. This is her fourth season with Sandy. She and Jason only had two.

“Sandy’s been in my life for a lot longer, so Sandy trumped,” Aesha added.

In addition to Captain Sandy, Aesha revealed that Hannah Ferrier made the guest list. Fortunately, she and Captain Sandy have recently squashed their years-long feud, so there shouldn’t be any other drama there. Fingers crossed.

Other Below Deck Med stars set to attend Aesha’s wedding include Anastasia Surmava, Nathan Gallagher, and Gael Cameron. Captain Jason and the rest of the crew from Below Deck Down Under will just have to see the pictures on Instagram.

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

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Real Housewives of Salt Lake City returns! Season 6 will premiere on Wednesday, September 16 on Bravo. The network released the first trailer for the upcoming season on August 14, and it appears we are in for another season of complete chaos. Thank you Bravo Gods and Lisa Barlow for your service! All the usual suspects are featured in the trailer. Lisa, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Angie Katsanevas, Mary Cosby, and Bronwyn Newport are renewing their snowflake status. Season 5 “Friend Of” Britani Bateman will also return, but hopefully we’ve seen the last of Jared Osmond.

The trailer is jam-packed with drama, secrets, and easter eggs about what is to come in Season 6. I’ve rewatched it four times … don’t judge! While we wait for the premiere, let’s unpack the trailer together.

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6 trailer

Fractured friendships, cheating rumors, a trip to Angie’s beloved Greece, and a Below Deck crossover. The Season 6 trailer promises a whole lot of fun and drama. One thing is for certain, the women of RHOSLC know how to put on a good show. I thought Season 5 was juicy, but the Season 6 trailer has me feverishly texting my Bravo group chat with theories about Lisa’s financial woes and Mary and Angie’s friendship fallout. Let’s dive into all the drama. Here are the highlights.

Captain Jason makes his RHOSLC debut

I did not expect to see Below Deck Down Under star Captain Jason in the RHOSLC trailer, but I welcome him with open arms. The ladies are greeted by the Bravo hunk during their trip to Greece as they plan to board a yacht. In the trailer, Jason tells the women he plans to “get them nice and wet.” …..He is, of course, referring to the water, but we know Bravo loves a sexual innuendo. I’m putting money on one of the single RHOSLC ladies hitting on Captain Jason.

Lisa and John face marital struggles

Lisa and John Barlow always seem like the perfect couple, but it appears there may be trouble in paradise. In the trailer, Lisa tells John, “I feel like we are on different pages.” The video then cuts to Lisa receiving a Tarot card reading. The Tarot Reader asks Lisa why she feels she is “rebuilding trust” with her husband. The comment brings her to tears. She doesn’t offer much of an explanation. She simply says she doesn’t know why she feels that way.

Mary shares update on Robert Jr.

In Season 5, Mary opened up about her son’s issues with addiction. She revealed to Angie that Robert Jr. admitted to trying drugs, including acid, Molly, cocaine, Oxycontin, and heroin. After his confession, he entered a 30-day rehab program. Mary gave an update on his recovery in the Season 6 trailer.

“He’s doing as well as he can,” she told Whitney. “Some days he’s good, some days he’s not.”

Angie teases co-star’s financial woes

Leave it to Angie to spread a rumor. She’s basically Salt Lake City’s Town Crier and I love that about her. She’s always damaging someone’s reputation with some unproven claim. This year, her target appears to be Lisa. In one scene, Angie tells Meredith, “There’s things out there about bankruptcy and shoplifting.” She doesn’t mention a name, but we suspect it’s Lisa because the trailer then cuts to Lisa screaming at Angie.

“YOU QUESTION EVERY SINGLE F*CKING THING I HAVE,” she shouts while wearing Kyle Richards cosplay (not really, but she is wearing a hat that resembles Kyle’s beloved Kemo Sabe western accessory). Close enough.

There is another comment later in the trailer that further leads me to believe Lisa is the subject of Angie’s bankruptcy claim. Lisa and Bronwyn are fighting at a party. The argument turns nasty when Bronwyn says to Lisa, “You should go to work and pay off those f*cking lawsuits.” Yikes. Now, Lisa responds to this comment in a way I could’ve never predicted. She fires back at Bronwyn by calling her a “gout d*cksucker,” a dig at B’s age-gap marriage. LISA!!!! Something tells me the Mormon community will not be pleased. Honor code what!

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is available to stream on Peacock and Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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Captain Jason Chambers and Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph have an off-screen friendship. But while on board, they have to maintain a certain level of professionalism. However, the English-born chef is feeling confused about how her friendship with Jason changed from Season 2 of Below Deck Down Under to Season 3.

Viewers will recall how earlier in the season, Jason chastised Tzarina after he overheard her complaining about his decision to opt out of a larger crew meal. Perhaps it’s noticeable that the captain is sticking more to his quarters this season. And so Tzarina is left wondering how to approach the friendship now.

Tzarina Mace-Ralph saw Captain Jason’s “boundaries” on Below Deck Down Under

Tzarina told Bravo’s The Daily Dish how she feels the relationship changed in between filming. All the more confusing, the friends “hung out a lot of times off-screen.”

“Yeah, I personally thought it was a little bit different,” she answered.

The chef continued, “You know, we had a really good friendship, so I think in my head, I thought that I would always be … the person that he goes to and stuff,” Tzarina said in her interview. “But then he very much had his Captain hat on, you know, so it was like understanding those boundaries, where I’m like, ‘Bro, we’ve laid on the beach having piña coladas; Bro, what you doing?’”

Alongside that issue, Tzarina felt tremendous stress to live up to Captain Jason’s high expectations. At least for Season 3, she had the help of a sous-chef. The first one quit the job, but Alesia Harris has thrived in the galley.

“I think, also, I look up to Captain Jason so much, and his opinion means so much to me,” Tzarina explained. “It’s almost like I care more what he thinks than what the guests think a lot of the time.”

She added of her managerial challenges in the galley, “I want to show him that I can do it.”

Catch Below Deck Down Under Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo and on Hayu in the UK and Ireland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Captain Jason has his eye on a few Bravolebs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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