Below Deck Down Underseason 3 has been highly-anticipated, but after some comments from Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph,it appears the show could sink without Chief Stew Aesha Scott returning. ThroughoutBelow Deck Down Under’srun, Aesha has been the only Chief Stew working with the crew. WhileCaptain Jason Chambers and Aesha’s working relationshiphas been praised byBelow Deckviewers to an extent that has made them somewhat uncomfortable, the pair do have a great rapport and work well together in a professional sense. With Aesha leavingBelow Deck Down Underbehind, things are changing for the crew.
Although Aesha is only one piece of the puzzle for the crew ofBelow Deck Down Under,her presence was a calming one for the team as they moved through their first charters. Aesha’s shorthand with Captain Jason was great, butit’s possible that there were some other growing pains of a new charter crewthat viewers didn’t see on screen. WithChef Tzarina coming back to the seriesfor her second charter season along with deckhand Harry Van Vliet, there are returning cast members who could easily help shape the crew from the inside out, even without Aesha’s overall ability.

Chief Stew Aesha Scott Left Below Deck Down Under for Below Deck Mediterranean
She Chose To Move Back To Her Original Series
As a Chief Stew, Aesha got her start onBelow Deck Down Under,but earlier in her career she appeared on anotherBelow Deckfranchise show. Having gotten her start as a stew onBelow Deck Mediterranean,Aesha knew that she would take any opportunity that the franchise threw at her, and whenBelow Deck Down Underseason 2wrapped, she chose to go back to her roots. While it was likely clear to Aesha that there would have to be a choice made betweenDown UnderandMed,she was likely happy to be able to spread her wings.
Chef Tzarina & Chief Stew Aesha Were Close During Below Deck Down Under Season 2
The Pair Built A Bond Last Season
Although Chef Tzarina was new to the franchise during the hecticBelow Deck Down Underseason 2, she wound up becoming one of the closest people to Aesha. As two strong women aboard the superyacht,Aesha and Tzarina built a great rapport and were able to communicate professionally, which led to a strong personal bond, as well. The pair were able to do a great job with the rest of the crew, keeping things organized as they moved through a very difficult charter season. Tzarina was hopeful they’d be able to keep working together, but Aesha chose to move on.
Could Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Sink Without Aesha Scott?
Chef Tzarina Revealed Things Weren’t Easy
Below Deck Down Underseason 3is going to move forward without Aesha much to Tzarina’s chagrin, and there are signs that the season won’t be easy as it forges ahead. With a fairly new crew, there aren’t many people coming into the charter season with a breadth of experience. Instead, there are a lot of newer yachties which could cause issues for those with more experience. The new Chief Stew, Lara Rigby, has over a decade’s worth of experience, butshe’s more the exception than the rule for the new crew.
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Without Aesha, there could be some major disconnects between the crew and Captain Jason.Aesha appeared to be glue to hold them togetherin the last two seasons, and while someone else deserves the chance at doing so,Chef Tzarina’s comments make it seemlike it could be quite a feat. Moving into a new era ofBelow Deck Down Under,it appears the crew will have their work cut out for them this charter season.

Below Deck Down Underpremieres Monday, February 3 at 8 p.m. EST on Bravo.
Below Deck Down Under
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Below Deck Down Under is a reality television series that follows the crew of a luxury yacht navigating the waters of Australia. Set against the backdrop of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, the show highlights the challenges and dramas of managing high-end, on-the-water hospitality while balancing personal dynamics among the crew members.
