“Below Deck Down Under” season 2 producers have been praised online after stepping in and stopping two potential sexual assault incidents happening.
After a drunken night out, bosun Luke Jones climbed into stewardess Margot Sisson’s bunk naked despite her saying she just wanted to go to bed, People reported.
He asked production to leave, but they quickly intervened and got him out of the room. Margot was asleep at the time of the incident.
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Captain Jason Chambers kicked him off the boat that night, before terminating his employment the next day.
🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ I can’t #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/KgjYXGhn1I
— LoveAndyC (@LoveAndyC) August 8, 2023
Chief stew Aesha Scott — who previously opened up about her own sexual assault during a 2019 episode of “Below Deck Mediterranean” — had had Margot’s back after noticing Luke prying on her. However, she had to leave the cabin after the power went out.
Luke, however, appears to be unapologetic about the incident and shared on Instagram: “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective. Not the truth.”
Stewardess Laura Bileskalne was also fired after climbing into bed with deckhand Adam Kodra.
She’d been less than sympathetic when reacting to the incident between Margot and Luke, as well.
Laura then seemingly spoke out about the firing on social media, blaming her age on her behaviour, as seen in the screen grab above.
See some of the reaction to the incidents below.
As awful as last nights episode was of Below Deck Down Under, I think it was important they showed it and didn’t cut it. Aesha Scott Thank You for stepping in ❤️ #aeshascott #BelowDeckDownUnder #BelowDeck #bravotv
— … (@CandySnoww) August 8, 2023
Kudos to Aesha, the Below Deck Down Under Producers and @CaptJChambers. They handled it appropriately and Laura should go too. NO TOLERANCE. Drinking may be good for tv ratings – but they need to get a handle on it. Wow. #BelowDeck
— Marjorie McGee (@major_mcgee) August 8, 2023
Shoutout to below deck: down under for exposing the abhorrent behavior of Luke. Let every woman know who that man is. I’m so fucking triggered watching that but captain Jason and Aesha made me feel so much better. Holy shit.
— Maggie 🐉🌞 (@MaggieHahn10) August 8, 2023
#RHONJ Shout out to the producers Below Deck Down Under in tonight’s episode, they are outstanding human beings!!! If you haven’t watched it , I highly recommend it! Producers thru out HW franchise take note and learn from it!!! Best Bravo episode ever!!!!
— Dawna M Frankenberger (@frankenberger_m) August 8, 2023
Yikes, tonight’s Below Deck Down Under is so uncomfortable. But Aesha and Captain Jason are boss! Good job producers too for looking out.
— Dr Melei (@DrMelei) August 8, 2023
Captain Jason was among those taking to Instagram to respond to the reaction after the episode aired, thanking production for stepping in and “breaking the fourth wall” in a video clip.
He added the caption, “Thank you for all the lovely messages and I have great sympathy for the messages for those that were triggered by these episodes.
“I applaud the production team and crew, and I sincerely hope that all parties involved use this time to reflect and use this opportunity to not only change, but help others.
“Everyone has the chance in life to grow, learn from experiences either good or bad and become the best humans. Respect Boundaries.”
Margot also shared numerous posts on her Instagram Story, thanking those for looking out for her, as well as thanking fans for all their messages.
