Below Deck has produced many memorable cast members over the years, and here are eight we think should return in 2025. After years of the original, Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deckand Below Deck Adventureand Sailing yacht below deck also introduced numerous new team members to the hit Bravo franchise. Sailing yacht below deck Season 5 is currently airing, with plenty of drama unfolding week after week.
Bad boy Gary King remains tangentially interested in Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher, who is still recovering from her ill-fated boat with former chief engineer Colin Macrae. However, deckhand Chase Lemacks proved to be quite the catch aboard Parsifal III, with stews Diana Cruz and Danni Warren ready to join hands for his affection. They're not the only memorable cast members we hope to see on our screens in 2025.
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sunny marquis
Below Deck
Sunny Marquis would be a great face to see again Below Deck Season 12 in 2025. There is hope that she will appear in the next season, as there was a preview that surfaced this year featuring a sailor who wore a hat similar to Sunny's. Plus, she's still with bosun Ben Willoughby, which means Sunny is still firmly planted in the franchise.
Sunny has had a bumpy ride Below Deck season 11. She was a competent and positive presence on the deck crew, but Ben's treatment of her cast a shadow over Sunny's season. He cheated on her and seemed to only use her when he wanted to hook up, even FaceTiming his ex-girlfriend, Camille Lamb, and posting her on his Instagram during the season. However, everything worked out in the end, with Ben and Sunny's love lasting beyond the charter season.
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Elena Dubaich
Below Deck Mediterranean
Elena "Ellie" Dubaich has definitely positioned herself more as a villain Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10, but we'd still love to see her back next season. Chief Stew Aesha Scott is a fan favorite in Captain Sandy Yawn's crew, but Ellie gave her a run for her money last season. Aesha reached her last bit of patience when Ellie began to question her leadership and avoid classification. Carrie O'Neill threatened her position on the boat and Ellie didn't let Aesha forget it.
Ellie's penchant for drama and conflict with Aesha makes her the perfect cast member for next year.
Ellie's storyline with Bri Muller and lead sailor Joe Bradley was boring, but whether she'll have more drama with Aesha, we're ready to see. She's definitely a fun villain and will hopefully be back to challenge Aesha and Captain Sandy. Viewers just have to hope that Joe is gone for good.
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Barbie Pascual
Below Deck
Bravolebrity Barbie Pascual's blatant privilege is the gift that keeps on giving, making her a perfect cast member to return in 2025. She has appeared in Below Deck Season 11 as a clueless, spoiled rich girl trying to fulfill her father's wishes and get his trust fund. However, she was so out of touch that it was hard to believe she was a real person, making her ideal comic relief on the show.
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30 |
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Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Barbie and Kyle Stillie had a rather cute boat, so it would be interesting to see how that developed in 2025. Kyle had a puppy crush on Barbiebut after they hooked up, Barbie was embarrassed and worried about what her father would say. After leaving the charter season angered by poor treatment, a return would be delightfully awkward.
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Kyle Stillie
Below Deck
Most of Kyle's story in Below Deck Season 11 revolved around his boating with Barbie, but regardless of their relationship status, it would still be great to see him back next season. He seemed to work very well with Ben and Joe, with little concern for their dramatic power struggle throughout the season. He was mostly an idiot, ready to don his kilt for any drunken occasion.
He and Barbie did not leave the yacht on good terms and it appears that whatever romance they had fizzled out. We think It would be great to have more of Kyle's fun personality Below Deck season 12and perhaps a new romance for the sailor. It would even be fun and weird to get him and Barbie back together for another rental. Luckily, we haven't seen the last of his funny jokes in season 11.
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Bri Müller
Below Deck Mediterranean
Bri had a difficult life Below Deck Mediterraneanbut that doesn't mean we wouldn't love to see her back next season. The Third Stew had almost no experience and appeared aboard the Mustique. However, Captain Sandy made it her mission to increase the female presence in yachting, so she gave Bri plenty of chances to improve. Unfortunately, whenever she received criticism from Aesha, Captain Sandy, or Ellie, she would start crying.
Bri's inability to do her laundry was disconcerting, but eventually a color system helped her sort things out. Her romance with Joe was embarrassing and her power struggles with Ellie were baffling. However, she had good intentions and seemed to legitimately want to improve. We'd like to see her make a triumphant return and put Ellie in her place in subsequent seasons.
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Fraser Olender
Below Deck
Fraser was accused of being a terrible Stew Chef in Below Deckbut we look forward to your return in the coming seasons. Chief Stew was seen in a bootleg recording of Below Deck crew docked a ship a few months ago. Also seen on board were Captain Kerry and what appeared to be Sunny steering the yacht safely to shore. While Fraser wasn't always the most effective stew chefPreferring to gossip with Xandi Olivier than manage Barbie, he was always fun.
Fraser doesn't have the same fan-favorite status that Chief Stews like Aesha or Kate Chastain do, but he's still a welcome face on the hit series. He and Captain Kerry appear to have a make-or-break relationship, but Captain Kerry still trusts Fraser's opinions and decision-making on board. If he and Barbie are forced to work together again, it could be a different story.
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Natalia Scudder
Below Deck Mediterranean
Natalya Scudder appeared as Second Stew in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7, but his time was overshadowed by conflicts with Kyle Viljoen and Chief Stew Natasha Webb. She deserves another chance to prove herself in the role of Second Stew or Chief Stew, without Kyle or Natasha drama getting in the way. Natalya had a tumultuous relationship with Natasha, but bringing her back could explore her growth in a new role. If she fought again, we would know that it was her attitude that caused problems in Season 7.
Natasha could bring balance to a high-drama cast with his no-nonsense attitude and voice of reason. She would be a great replacement for Daisy if she decided to leave her role Sailing yacht below deck. She could even replace Aesha in Below Decksince she moved to Below Deck Mediterranean.
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Aesha Scott
Below Deck Mediterranean
Aesha is one of the best Below Deck cast members of all time, so, of course, we'd love to see her return to the Below Deck franchise in 2025. She recently took over as Chief Stew in Below Deck Mediterranean after a season Below Deck and a solid camaraderie with Captain Jason Chambers. However, it is unlikely that she will be able to fulfill the duties of Chief Stew in both Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck.
Aesha had a hard time with stews Bri and Ellie on Below Deck Mediterranean because of her obsession with hierarchy and lack of skills compared to Carrie, who came aboard late in the charter season to save the day. However, Aesha still managed to overcome the fight with her humor and leadership skills. Hopefully she will be back in the Below Deck franchise in 2025.
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