Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 episode 3: Fourth wall break, explained

Below Deck Mediterranean has previously surprised viewers when the camera crew had to intervene, which is quite rare in reality television. In season 9 episode 2, cast members Gael Cameron and Nathan Gallagher wanted to spend some time away from the cameras. The former suggested that they "lose these cameras" by meeting at the starboard bow locker. This planning continued in episode 3 until the production team had to break the fourth wall to stop Gael from meeting Nathan without a mic on.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 episode 3, titled Drifting Standards, was released exclusively on Bravo TV on Monday, July 17, 2024. The synopsis for the episode reads:

Captain Sandy welcomes back a charter guest with high expectations; a deckhand and a guest drift too far away at sea, leaving Capt. Sandy questioning her bosun; the primary charter guest complains the food has not met their expectations."

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Why did the camera crew appear on Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 episode 3?

As the camera crew spotted the Below Deck Mediterranean star trying to find a hiding spot, the show producer asked her if she needed a mic. Gael insisted that she wouldn't speak to anyone and return after drinking water. On her way back, Gael texted Nathan that she was caught, hence their plan to meet somewhere without the cameras wouldn't work.

She decided to "call it a night" and went to bed. Previously, there have been rumors about a boatmance between the contestants, but the two have not clarified anything yet. During her confessional, Gael mentioned that she was already in a relationship.

"I'm still in a relationship, and I feel like I'm definitely having stronger feelings than I need to have in this moment. I need to go to sleep," she said.

The Below Deck Mediterranean cast member opened up about her feelings regarding her boyfriend to Aesha Scott. She mentioned that they were together for five months, but they have been unclear about their relationship status.

Gael stated she had issues with her boyfriend's "flirtatious behavior" around his co-workers. The Real Housewives fan shared she was struggling with trusting him and felt that a long-term relationship was a "long shot" for her. The Australian native explained:

"At the moment, our relationship is a little bit of a long shot. We're still trying to figure out the total trust factor. Like, I know he's a bit of a flirtatious person, and what happens when he's on a boat full-time with some really attractive girls?"

When her Below Deck Mediterranean co-star Aesha Scott heard about Gael's concerns, she thought that being in a relationship with someone you don't trust is "not right." Giving an example of her own relationship with Scott Dobson, the chief stew explained that she has never had doubts about her connection.

"Scott [Dobson] and I have been together for three-and-a-half years. There's not been one time I've ever been paranoid. So I just think if you're worried about each other, then surely it's not right," she said.

The upcoming episodes will reveal whether or not Gael and Nathan will officially start dating. Stream the Below Deck Mediterranean season 9 episode 3 on Bravo TV and the next day on Peacock. Fans can also watch the new episodes every Monday at 9 pm ET.