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Below Deck Mediterranean has always been known for its high-seas drama, but the latest season's love triangle between Ellie, Bri, and Joe pushed the tension to a whole new level. Viewers were kept on the edge of their seats as the ninth season is currently streaming, showing a complicated web of feelings, misunderstandings, and shifting loyalties.
In an after-show interview, Chief Stew Aesha Scott discussed the love triangle of Ellie, Bri, and Joe.
"I must say I was actually disappointed in both of them because I think if you, as a professional working adult, continue in your job because you and your coworker are both interested in the same guy, grow up," Aesha Scott said.
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She said this, expressing how upset she was with the crew's behavior. Fans were keen to see how the drama ended because Aesha's honest opinion showed how chaotic things were on the yacht.
Aesha Scott’s disappointment with the crew’s behavior in Below Deck Mediterranean
Aesha Scott had been on the Below Deck Mediterranean crew for a long time, so she knew all about romances that could happen on board and the problems they could cause. However, this season’s love triangle left her less than impressed.
In her post-season reflections on Below Deck Mediterranean, Aesha expressed disappointment that Ellie and Bri let their work lives overshadow their feelings for Joe, calling for more maturity. She emphasized the need for professionalism over personal conflicts, suggesting that the crew's actions might have damaged their professional credibility. Aesha's comments added a critical perspective, reminding viewers that the drama had real-world consequences beyond the show.
Ellie’s reflection on the love triangle: Miscommunication and blame in Below Deck Mediterranean
As the drama played out on the episodes, Ellie started to think about what made her, Bri, and Joe so angry with each other. In a candid interview after the season ended, Ellie said that misunderstandings were a big part of how the love triangle started.
She said,
"There was a bit of miscommunication in the very beginning because Bri was attracted to him—but she never really vocalized that to me.”
Ellie said that she had made it clearer in their conversations that she felt the same way about Joe. It was hard to understand what was being said because of this lack of clarity. However, as Ellie watched the season back, she came to a new conclusion: Joe may have been playing both sides.
"After a while, I realized that it might’ve been Joe who was playing both parties. Because even watching just episode 2 where he was kind of going back and forth, I didn’t really realize the extent to which he was leading her on," she shared.
This revelation put the blame on Joe instead of Bri, making him look like the one who started the tension. The reflections of Ellie gave the story more depth and showed how looking back can change how you see problems between people.
As the season went on, people were left wondering how this love triangle would end. The drama on Below Deck Mediterranean was far from over, as shown by Aesha's honest comments and Ellie's changing views.
The episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean are streaming on Bravo.
