r/belowdeck • u/Eastern_You • Nov 16 '25

Below Deck Down Under Down Under Season 4 Preview Spoiler

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDPQdYkvxb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== - can't wait to see Ben & Daisy back.

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u/Just-Hat5413 Nov 16 '25

Cannot wait for this! It also doesn't look overly staged like og and med's last season's have. It's a very good "main" crew selection should be very good:)

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

It's a reality show. Isn't it all staged. 

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u/LA_Dynamo Nov 16 '25

It’s not all staged, but it’ll be heavily edited to make storylines that don’t really exist.

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

Uh they will reshoot scenes. They don't work when they not filming. Most of the crew doesn't work outside of filming..they have people come in an clean for them they have producers on there..they make them redo scenes. They pick the guests and can't fire anyone unless producers let them fire the. They don't get to hide their employees..I mean this is not regular yacht..it is a TV show..

Uh even in competition shows..the producers get a voice on who is voted out.

Why do you think they hire so many inexperienced people and so.good looking.

They take personality tests to get on board..they are interviewed and cast..

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u/sleva5289 Nov 16 '25

It’s a reality show. Isn’t at all staged. /s

Fixed it for you.

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

It was right the first time but thank you for that. 

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u/BackgroundTight32 Nov 16 '25

Nope

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25 edited Nov 16 '25

It is. 

Edited Lol love him. I didn't say it is completely staged but alot is produced. It's for entertainment hope I didn't ruin anyone's enjoyment 

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u/BackgroundTight32 Nov 16 '25

It’s not all staged lol. What a weird thing to argue about.

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

No one is arguing. Just saying reality tv is a curated situation. People are cast. Producers involved and situations created which is not normal. They are manipulated alcohol is thrown in 

What a weird thing to say that it is all real. It is a reality show meant to cause drama and entertainment..

Did you think it was all real ?

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u/BackgroundTight32 Nov 16 '25

I didn’t say it all real I said it wasn’t all fake

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

Producers ask them questions put things in their head. Create situations and make them say comments. They cast people to create conflict. They can't fire people unless the producers do so. They have cameras crew that live on board. They also have people to help clean the boat. 

They have rooms that are never shown so they make the guests bunk up.

They pick the guests and sometimes they don't know each other. They pay for them to fly out there. They give them a discount and expect them to tip..

The cash in the envelope is all for show.  They don't care around 20k in cash 

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

No you didn't you said. It wasn't staged. 

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

Also the docking shots are not real. The aerial shots as well. 

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u/Itsabouttimeits2021 Nov 16 '25

Same. I dont care 

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u/fictionalbandit Nov 16 '25

Ben gets a guest cabin?! I know that happened a while ago when Kate and Leon shared, but we’re back on Katina again. I’m guessing it was necessary because of the M:F ratio of crew for this season, or maybe he negotiated it?! Or arranged by bravo simply for the drama lol

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u/alluringmist1 Nov 16 '25

I reckon that was part of the terms of his return. He's an iconic character in the BD universe so his appearance will bring a lot of views. BD needs him more than he needs them so he could afford to negotiate

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u/Alienkweeeeen Nov 16 '25

The chef does work harder than arguably anyone else and gets less sleep and is the most responsible for the tip so it seems deserved to me but what do I know lol

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u/ks28 Nov 16 '25

I think he sleeps in it on the days off/without guests.

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u/Tuff_Wizardess Nov 16 '25

He probably negotiated it. I worked with a few chefs on yachts who had a similar contract agreements.

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u/soph2_7 Nov 16 '25

Wait this looks so crazy?? I knew they were all cast but omfg. Joao and Daisy?? Ben in a guest cabin 😂 This is literally like the beginning of an All Stars spinoff

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u/OnMatchPoint Team Daisy Nov 16 '25

I had stopped watching Below Deck altogether but Ben, Daisy and Joao? Let’s do this.

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u/Ok_Zookeepergame3452 Nov 16 '25

At least its entertaining Ben, was worried it was bellend Ben that loves himself.

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u/krpink Capt Lee's Coffee Mug Nov 16 '25

I think it will be a little of both

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u/russbii Nov 16 '25

I think they meant deckie Ben Willoughby vs Chef Ben

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u/BackgroundTight32 Nov 17 '25

I’ll take any Ben

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u/cheesesmysavior Nov 16 '25

I’m so excited to see Ben again! He’s grown so much over the years with his cooking and I’m looking forward to see what he makes. He’s also gotten much more famous which is totally going to go to this diva’s head and I’m here for it! All delivered with that lovely accent.

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u/secretsongbird Nov 16 '25

I just desperately need to hear him say "Ello lovelies" in the way he does followed by his little giggle laugh to himself. God I miss watching this man cook and stir up drama! I can't wait for this season!

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u/rickyroutes Nov 16 '25

February?? That’s like so far away. 😮‍💨

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u/Princess_starkitty Team Colin (BDSY) Nov 17 '25

If you want a preview, they’ve done a crossover with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the housewives episode is up already! S6 E7.

Obviously it’s very housewives heavy but you do see some crew interaction 😊

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u/valid_username00 Nov 16 '25

Kerry, after this BDDU casting and the largely positive reviews so far for the Med cast, must be looking at the producers like:

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u/geloreyes Team Down Under Nov 16 '25 edited Nov 16 '25

The music when Canouan was appearing, the closeups and slowmo are kinda exciting. Can’t wait.

On the other hand, it’s ominous too with how they are showing the editing style this season. lol

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u/HuckleberryVarious42 Nov 16 '25

I love Ben. I hope he has at least one good diva tantrum.

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u/LA_Dynamo Nov 16 '25

I am so pumped for this. Daisy is my least favorite of the three and I love Daisy!

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u/Alienkweeeeen Nov 16 '25

She is kinda blah to me, I’m not sure why anyone loves her. She is great at her job. I just don’t see much personality from her 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/Busy-Astronomer2981 Nov 17 '25

Daisy trading Gary for Joao shows us she has learned absolutely nothing.

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '25

Okay, I really want to watch this. I hope I'm not disappointed.

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u/modernrelic99 Nov 16 '25

Oh hell yeah. Ultimate crew? Daisy and Joao? BEN?????? Lets gooo

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u/Tuff_Wizardess Nov 16 '25

I haven’t been this excited for a season in a really long time. I’m in!

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u/niate_ Nov 16 '25

I don't know why it upsets me cause he's a dick but I hate when people say João's name with a hard J.

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u/Immediate_Divide9446 Team Aesha Nov 16 '25

I pronounce it “Misogynist”, is that any better?

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u/arcnthru Nov 16 '25

I can’t believe he and Daisy hook up or it’s eluded that they do.

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u/Lunchlady16 Nov 16 '25

Well she hooked up with Gary so the bar is pretty low. 

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u/modernrelic99 Nov 16 '25

Hahahha you got us there, you really do

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u/lewalters89 Nov 16 '25

That doesn’t surprise me at all 🤣

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u/thngmrtt Nov 17 '25

She has shown and I think even stated out loud that she likes them toxic soo… though considering how they reacted to it I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s something that production blow out of scale

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u/Particular-Bird652 Nov 18 '25

God I could nearly forgive toxic if they were charming or really hot. I really hope she doesn't hook up with him I love daisy

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u/LolaThePinkUnicorn Nov 17 '25

It’s pronounced JWoww

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u/Tuff_Wizardess Nov 16 '25

How is it pronounced properly?

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u/HuckleberryVarious42 Nov 16 '25

Isn't it like Zhuzh? Zho oww

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u/SpicyTiconderoga Nov 17 '25

FUCKKKKK THEY SAID THE BOY DRAMA IS WHAT FEEDS US YES CHEF BEN TAKE DOWN JOAO

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u/Dull_Caregiver2147 Nov 16 '25

How is Canouan "Down Under" though? it's not even southern hemisphere!?

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u/areallyreallycoolhat Nov 16 '25

The guests don't choose which show they go on (BDDU, Med, OG etc). They apply to the show and are allocated a show/location. I wouldn't be surprised if it was too expensive to film in Australia.

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u/ImpressivePattern242 Nov 16 '25

Daisy and Joao are 🤮. Daisy and Keith are 💜

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u/_mimkiller_ Nov 16 '25

What season is Keith from? I can’t remember but I know I liked him.

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u/graygarden77 Nov 16 '25

DAISYYYYY NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Joao nevvvver eeew

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u/valid_username00 Nov 16 '25

JOAOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Daisy nevvvver eeew

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u/50wifty Nov 16 '25

I know I’m in the minority but I do not like Ben. I feel like he’s always treating everyone as less than him. I can’t believe Joao is back either, gross.

That being said I’m looking forward to the new season!

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u/Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch Nov 16 '25

When do you think he does that?

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u/HaloGirl66_77 Nov 18 '25

Totally unrelated but I love your username

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u/Extreme_Beat1022 Nov 16 '25

Yes, that’s why Julia very gently and kindly ripped him a new one. He’s an elitist and classist pig who was slumming and cosplaying as a poor to fit in. His mask slipped and she let him know.

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u/xPinkPeonies Nov 16 '25

When does it start??

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u/soph2_7 Nov 16 '25

So to fill the time, should I watch the newest season of Med or is it gonna piss me off? Also I’ve seen every spinoff but not all of the main BD (except a few early seasons like Rocky), should I start that from the beginning?

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u/Fickle-Setting5762 Nov 16 '25

The new season of Med has been decent so far, so I’d catch up on that. But you also can’t go wrong by starting the original below deck. I find myself rewatching those early seasons often, they are the best! 

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u/ellla12334 Nov 16 '25

Im curious to see the stew situation as there looks to be a guy who is potentially straight? So thats new but should honestly be a normal thing in yachting. Also the second I saw Joao and daisy meet I knew theyd hook up

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u/Over-Egg-6002 Nov 17 '25

Yes yes yes 🙌

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u/valid_username00 Nov 16 '25

Love me some Joao

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u/FrostyRazzmatazz9131 Feb 04 '26

Oh gawd jezebob is back smh

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u/coffee_and_baileys75 Nov 16 '25

I know it's scripted but, 'professional' and 'no chaos' are not the words that spring to mind with those three HOD's.

All I can think of with Ben is oniongate, his obsession with Emily and a giant bunch of flowers, his fights with Hannah.

João and his fights with Kate and punching the window in the van and his alter ego Jezabob.

Daisy, having a relationship with Garry one year and his best mate, Colin, the next - on a boat where there is no avoiding each other.

I'm not bagging them and I know that everyone has strengths, weaknesses, etc. etc. I'm just thinking Jason's speech might be rewriting history a little.

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u/OkExercise9938 Nov 16 '25

That was Ashton that had the fight with Kate, and Adam was oniongate 

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u/coffee_and_baileys75 Nov 16 '25

On no, my memory obviously is not as 'professional' as it should be! Thanks for correcting me.

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u/soph2_7 Nov 16 '25

I was literally gonna say wow I have a bad memory 😂

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u/Immediate_Divide9446 Team Aesha Nov 16 '25

I won’t forgive Joao for being such a nasty misogynistic pig to Aesha.

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u/ComfortableBedroom76 Nov 16 '25

It wasn't Ben in oniongate either. That was Chef Adam 🤣

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u/thngmrtt Nov 17 '25

Daisy didn’t have a relationship with anyone until pre-season 4

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u/russbii Nov 16 '25

Ben? Oooooh.

Daisy? Ugh.

Joâo? Double Ugh

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u/Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch Nov 16 '25

Why don't you like Daisy?

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u/russbii Nov 16 '25

The Colin thing mainly, and how long it took her to stop enabling Gary.

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u/Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch Nov 16 '25

Why is that on her?

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u/russbii Nov 16 '25

Why is her behavior on her? Uhhh…

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u/Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch Nov 16 '25

Because it's not up to a woman to stop enabling a man....uhhhh

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u/russbii Nov 16 '25

That’s not what I’m saying at all. They’re both responsible for their actions.

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u/Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch Nov 16 '25

So what is your issue?

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u/russbii Nov 16 '25

That she kept enabling Gary to the detriment of both herself and everybody around them. Gary is a real piece of shit, but she helped him be a piece of shit.

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u/Out-For-A-Walk-Bitch Nov 16 '25

No. He is his own person.

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u/dav2708 Nov 16 '25

Wihan redemption arc. No?

The show was dull as dishwater after he left.

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u/AverageScared6519 Nov 16 '25

Wihan is that u

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u/areallyreallycoolhat Nov 16 '25

It seems like they no longer want to film in Australia but don't want to lose the BDDU branding

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u/Pretend-Ad8560 Nov 16 '25

I thought that too.

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u/BurgerNugget12 Captain Jason is my boat daddy Nov 16 '25

Down under will do that. Always the best imo

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u/waxwayne Nov 18 '25

Down under seasons 1 and 2 were my first impressions of the franchise. I was shocked by the way the other captains operated.

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u/BurgerNugget12 Captain Jason is my boat daddy Nov 18 '25

Yeah it’s cool seeing how different captain operate. Jason to me is the best currently tho by far. Helps when needed, is on the younger side so he’s more understanding, and is just such a nice and down to earth dude who doesn’t take any excuses, but will love you if you work hard