Below Deck Down Under Season 3: The Latest Episode Recap
The latest episode of Below Deck Down Under, titled The Captain’s Lounge, premiered on Bravo on March 10, 2025. This engaging episode featured the charter guests enjoying their final day onboard, followed by the crew’s lively celebration after their departure.
Before heading out, Captain Jason introduced the team to Alesia, the new sous chef who stepped in to fill Anthony’s shoes. During their initial interactions, Johnny, a cast member, expressed interest in Alesia and attempted to kiss her. To his surprise, she politely declined, sharing her thoughts with the cameras, noting that they had just met mere hours ago, but hinted at potentially seeing where things might lead.
Reactions from Fans
The scene sparked a flurry of reactions from viewers on social media, particularly on X, regarding Johnny’s bold move. One fan exclaimed:
“Johnny just got shut down!”
Another viewer noted the sudden escalation in Johnny’s interest:
“Johnny went from 0 to a hundred with the new sous,”
Some fans praised Alesia’s response, emphasizing the importance of consent:
“Not the new sous chef turning the cheek literally to Johnny. To be honest, I’m glad she did because these men have a problem with consent. She has respect for herself. I love that,”
Several fans brought attention to Johnny’s previous statements about not wanting a “boatmance.” One commented:
“Johnny just said two commercial breaks ago he doesn’t do boatmance lmaoooo,”
Another added:
“Johnny got denied….didn’t he say no boatmance?”
The Dynamics of Attraction
As the episode progressed, Alesia and Johnny continued to interact. Fans continued to voice their opinions on the burgeoning dynamic:
“Alesia shut Johnny down lol. Jesus, she hasn’t been there an hour lol,”
While others interpreted Alesia’s response as not a complete rejection:
“Well at least Alesia didn’t put him in the friend zone fully. She just said slow it down,”
Johnny’s Enthusiasm for Alesia
In a memorable moment during dinner in Episode 6, Johnny enthusiastically welcomed Alesia as she shared her love of dance. When Alesia expressed her viewpoint on dancing confidently, Johnny resonated with her sentiments, stating:
“I realize you have to dance. Like, if you dance, it’s fun. But you do it with confidence, you look cool,”
Alesia noted Johnny’s age, remarking that he looked older than his 24 years, which led to more playful interactions on the dance floor as they spent time together.
“This girl is on fire,”Johnny remarked in a confessional, fully enamored with Alesia.
As their chemistry blossomed, other cast members began noticing Johnny’s infatuation. However, when Johnny attempted to kiss Alesia, she firmly reminded him that they had only recently met, stating that his charm would not sway her.
Alesia did acknowledge Johnny’s attractiveness but expressed that it was all happening too quickly; she remains open to possibilities for the future.
Fans have been closely following the unfolding romance and discussed Johnny’s conflicting stance on relationships. Remember to tune in every Monday for the latest episodes of Below Deck Down Under Season 3 on Bravo.