Episode 8 Recap: “Rumble In The Jungle”of Below Deck Down Under
The eighth episode of Season 3 of Below Deck Down Under, titled Rumble In The Jungle, aired on March 24, 2025. In this engaging installment, Sous Chef Alesia sought to address her previous criticism of Bosun Wihan. After a period of self-reflection, she decided to reach out to him with an apology, aiming to clear the air and restart their professional relationship on a positive note.
Alesia’s Controversial Comments and Regret
In the prior episode, Alesia had made remarks regarding Wihan’s connection with crew member Adair, questioning:
“Did you ask Adair out? Was she not slightly put off by the fact that you’ve gone through half the crew?”
Reflecting on her words, Alesia expressed remorse for voicing her opinions about Wihan’s personal life. She openly acknowledged the need to take responsibility for her outburst, stating in a confessional that she was prepared to “eat some humble pie”and offer an apology.
The Apology Misunderstood
Later in the episode, Alesia sent Wihan a message that read:
“I feel so bad for being rude earlier. Follow your heart and who’s me to be saying anything?”
However, the outcome was quite unexpected; Wihan misconstrued Alesia’s message as flirtation, leading him to believe that she was attempting to provoke jealousy. This misinterpretation sparked a wave of reactions from fans on social media, with many expressing their confusion.
Fan Reactions: Divided Opinions
The audience’s response to Alesia’s apology was mixed. Some fans sided with Alesia, arguing that she had no reason to apologize, while others criticized Wihan’s misunderstanding of her intent. Comments varied widely:
“Wth did she apologize to Wihan? She told him right the first time,”a fan wrote.
“Wihan really thinks the sous chef is jealous?!”another fan commented.
“Alesia RIGHTFULLY told Wihan to shove it when he tried to have her make food for his date while she was working. She should have NEVER apologized,”a netizen tweeted.
Fans continued to criticize Wihan’s reaction, with many emphasizing that Alesia was justified in her initial comments regarding his behavior.
“Wihan thinking the Sous Chef was flirting all because she apologized for raising her voice to her superior is DELUSIONAL. Harry said it best, this is Below Deck and NOT the Bachelor,”a user reacted.
Harry’s Take on Wihan’s Delusion
Deckhand Harry was particularly struck by Wihan’s eccentric interpretation of Alesia’s apology. During a conversation, Harry contended that a simple apology should not be misconstrued as romantic interest.
In a candid moment, Alesia revealed her intention to make a good impression during the charter season, despite her earlier conflicts with Wihan. She candidly admitted, “Usually I have zero filters, so I’m not surprised by this, but I should not have had that outburst. Like, eat some humble pie and apologize.”
Concluding Thoughts
As the episode concluded, the interactions among crew members continued to unfold in unexpected and often humorous ways. Wihan’s persistent misinterpretation of Alesia’s intentions highlighted the show’s blend of tension and camaraderie.
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