Messiest Yachtmance's In The Below Deck Franchise

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Yachtmances are inevitable when castmates work so closely together in the Below Deck franchises, and more often than not, they turn into messy situations. Some of these hookups start before filming, and while the yachties tried to keep things on the down low, their romances eventually became public knowledge. However, most flings develop during the charter season after the Below Deck crew gets to know each other.

Sometimes already established couples work together, which can lead to tension in their relationship. Below Deck Sailing Yacht duo Ciara Duggan and Paget Berry had a strong bond that was tested when stewardess Georgia Grobler developed feelings for the First Officer. Malia White was unexpectedly thrown in with her boyfriend Tom Checketts in Below Deck Mediterranean season 5 after Captain Sandy Yawn fired Chef Kiko Hindrigo. Like most chefs, Tom was temperamental in the galley, and Malia found herself tending to him at the expense of her job.

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Many of the Below Deck crew members can agree that yachtmances are a bad idea. Most of them rarely work, and if they make it beyond the boat, they’re short-lived. However, Below Deck fans can’t fault the crew for trying. Although viewers can spot a messy boat romance a mile away, they can’t deny it makes for good TV.

Eddie Lucas was in a relationship with his girlfriend during Below Deck season 3. However, the two were having issues throughout the season, and Eddie’s eyes turned towards stewardess Rocky Dakota. The two ended up hooking up in the laundry room, but afterward, Eddie gave Rocky the cold shoulder. The scorned stew told the crew what had happened between her and Eddie, but he denied the hookup ever took