In an exciting development for fans of reality television, Below Deck Down Under will debut a groundbreaking crossover featuring the entire cast of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City as charter guests in its upcoming fourth season. Bravo officially announced this collaboration on April 12, 2025, via social media, much to the delight of their viewers.
“🚨 ALL CREW, ALL CREW… Little Girl! 🚨 Below Deck Down Under Season 4 just started filming with a first-ever Real Housewives crossover charter featuring the full cast of #RHOSLC,”the caption read.
The Housewives gracing the yacht include Britani Bateman, Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks, Brownyn Newport, and Whitney Rose. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first instance of a complete cast from the Real Housewives franchise collaborating within the Below Deck universe.
Although Heather Gay made a brief appearance in Below Deck Adventure, this new cross-show endeavor highlights an exciting expansion of Bravo’s reality programming. Fans immediately expressed their enthusiasm, particularly after a promotional photo featuring Mary Cosby and Angie Katsanevas alongside Below Deck regulars surfaced, confirming their involvement.
Captain Jason Leads an Experienced Crew
Captain Jason Chambers returns as a prominent figure aboard the superyacht, taking the helm once again for a new season of charters. He will be joined by familiar faces, including Daisy Kelliher, who will serve as Chief Stew, and Chef Ben Robinson, who will lead the culinary team.
“Captain Jason has enlisted the help of some familiar faces for the upcoming season…Daisy as Chief Stew and Chef Ben! 🛥️”the caption further read.
Daisy, previously working with Captain Glenn on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, is now arriving at Down Under for her inaugural season on the spin-off. Meanwhile, Chef Ben, beloved from both Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean, brings his vast experience back to the galley, promising to create fresh and exciting dishes.
The reunion of these key cast members is sure to evoke nostalgia for longtime followers of the franchise, as many expressed their excitement in the comment sections of the announcement posts.
“We have waited too long for this,” wrote Andy Cohen on Instagram.
Ex-crew member Kate Chastain added humor, saying, “Hi @bravo @51minds, I’d like to book a charter,” referencing the production company behind the series.
Future Crossovers on the Horizon?
With Bravo’s confirmation of the full RHOSLC cast’s involvement in Below Deck Down Under, speculation arises regarding future crossovers that could entail other cities from the Housewives franchise or other Bravo shows. This is indeed an unprecedented move, setting a possible trend for future seasons.
This initial crossover might be viewed as a test for additional cross-platform collaborations within the Bravo network, allowing fans to enjoy more interactions among their favorite reality stars. Viewers are now eagerly awaiting the premiere date alongside more details regarding the RHOSLC charter episodes scheduled for later in 2025.
Chef Ben’s Return Despite Previous Challenges
Chef Ben Robinson’s comeback to Below Deck Down Under Season 4 is particularly interesting, considering his candid remarks about the pressures of the role in a 2020 interview with Mirror. He described his time on the show as exhausting:
“I got three hours sleep a night. I didn’t get a break, I just worked all the time,” he shared.
Robinson remarked on the taxing nature of the position, referring to his experience as feeling “mentally in jail”and described it as challenging.
For now, fans can binge-watch earlier seasons of Below Deck Down Under streaming on Bravo, while the future of Bravo crossovers looks promising.