'Below Deck Down Under' Cast Members Fired For Inappropriate Conduct

Two cast members of "Below Deck Down Under" were fired in this week's episodes amid instances of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior. Captain Jason Chambers terminated the employment of bosun Luke Jones and second stewardess Laura Bileskalne on Monday night’s episodes of the reality series for their conduct toward their fellow crew members. Access Hollywood has reached out to Jones for comment. Bileskalne addressed the situation on Instagram on Tuesday, writing in part, "My sincere apologies to Adam, I did not realize I made him feel uncomfortable and no one should be put in that position. And to Margot to not [have] been able to empathize."
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'Below Deck Down Under' Cast Members Fired For Inappropriate Conduct
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[@mattier.9095]

Laura was continually predatory. Adam was trying to be a decent dude and not get her in trouble but he CLEARLY told her NO… and she didn’t give a damn.

[@ElizabethT45]

It's important to show that men can be harassed by women predators and deserve protection from that. Captain Jason has a zero tolerance policy that's equal and fair.

[@scott331]

Facts Elizabeth! I 💯 agree with you on this one ☝️

[@jandawald9395]

I now have mad respect for Captain Jason for taking care of the situation immediately. Laura didn’t understand how serious and inappropriate behavior coming from Luke because she herself is a predator.

[@CS-pi5oc]

She fully understood and didn’t care bc she has no worth without a man in a sexual situation. Her excuse later was I was a mere 29 yrs old! 😵‍💫

[@lilydavis1481]

Agreed. I would have been so angry if she didn't go too because she was crossing the lines big time. Cap is all business! Lol

[@sandraboucher6512]

Laura should have been called out for flagrant sexual harassment. She was a bad as Luke.

[@hunterpope9028]

I swear u guys act like they committed a crime or something…

[@sandraboucher6512]

@@hunterpope9028 they did. It's called sexual assault. The fact that Luke didn't rape Margot was because the production crew was watching and stopped it.

[@DavidRodriguez-ih3es]

Laura in other interviews claims ignorance because she was 29 at the time. Consent is a very clear concept and 29 isn't the same as 19. Moreover as a former Chief Stew she would have had to understand management responsibilities which include sexual harrasment.

[@2011blueman]

Her Linkedin showed she had zero yachting experience. I think she completely lied on her CV.

[@forallthestupidshit3550]

19 is not an excuse for not understanding consent. 13 is probably the limit for that kind of ignorance.

[@maurreese]

Incredible job to the crew and to the camera crew because they stopped two predators. This shows both men and women are victims and to see both addressed is textbook.

[@Arien451]

I'm so glad the camera crew intervened.

[@marcimarz]

Aesha was super alert, kudos to her. Also Captain Jason and the production crew. It's good to know they're to do their job, be responsible, and have fun. Happy it turned out well. Best wishes to all.

[@scott331]

I’m so Proud of her actions and Empathy for Margot! She was so emotional and caring. I got nothing but mad respect for her

[@katemae1076]

Both of these creeps responses on social media were disgusting

[@madnessintomagic]

Wow… her response was so much worse than his. She really didn’t get it.

[@woutkoopman]

That instagram message proves she hasn't learned anything. Anyone that says "I reached a certain age so now I'm old and wise" is delusional.

[@jaymanilla289]

growing up, I went to a summer camp here in nz. I came out from the boys changing room and a girl had just wandered out naked, I was surprised then I looked away and walked towards the pool. I could have told the camp leaders and try to get her expelled from camp, but I didn't.

[@Honeymoon1988]

What a creep

[@jayclnwillis3384]

I can't stand Laura, she was always expecting all of them to wait on her, so annoying

[@JL-zj9wj]

Criminal behavior.

[@EJ-iz2co]

This is when Aesha became the best chief stew ever.

[@johndoe-lm7ji]

Thank god the production team was there.

[@lutomson3496]

Laura wouldnt leave Adam alone, physically touching him molesting him, and nothing was done until she said something about Luke, while Luke never molested her when she slept..Unlike Laura who had to get thrown out of Adams bunk and even the next day at the tip meeting leaning against Adam and he pushed her away...there is a double standard here with women and men, making this about Luke when Laura was even more complicit is pathetic, and Margot's history of being flirty drunk Margot, which she said...and Margot drinking on the job even more pathetic...so this series loves the drama, encourages it, and then when things get out of hand..this drama and click bait

[@boohop9566]

Margot said NO, she did NOT CONSENT! Stop trying to victim shame her by saying she had been “flirty” before- SHE DID NOT CONSENT! Learn what that means.

[@deejuhnsuhn6637]

@@boohop9566nope! We actually watched the episode & are not letting goofy girls get away with “retroactive regret”. YOU need to learn what consent means, kiddo😂

[@justlooking4771]

I’ve always thought Luke was super creepy since the first episode! Women’s intuition. 🙌

[@clairedawson]

What a absolute legend cap Jason is.❤x

[@snicole042]

Anyone who takes reality shows at face value needs their head examined. All of it is HEAVILY edited for drama.

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

What was they thinking?

[@lesleyallinson8738]

I hope they are both blacklisted from the boating world, the captain did the right thing. This shows it's not just men who are sexually predictors. He only said he was disappointed in himself never asked if she was alright never asked if Margo was

[@carriea.7716]

Laura was as bad or worse than Luke, Alesha should have been just as upset!!!!

[@jerryhamer]

Wow. He was gonna.... Oh I can't say that word on KZbin

[@jhamps4806]

Well done to the producers for acting so promptly,

[@TheMoneypresident]

Umm they were on camera and followed the script.

[@rebelcheat7958]

How stupid do have to be to even attempt is so wrong on every level anyways but to even try to attempt this on a boat that has so many cameras around. Which tells me he has tried this before with less and got away with it thinking he could do it again.

[@purplerosequilts1810]

The production crew needs a metal! They did something that a lot of others would look the other way. Thank goodness for production saving margo

[@centigradz2centigradz289]

I know ppl hate the metoo movement but I'm so glad that everyone in the crew recognised that this was bad. I've finally seen ppl understand that consent is important after the metoo movement. Even for men. It was never like this even back in 2000. So many college girls were encouraged to dismiss r*pe and so many men were belittled for reporting been uncomfortable with inappropriate touching. Now a lot has changed. I've seen the change first hand.

[@kellymccabe2449]

Aussies don't fuck with SA.

[@billman2112]

Good luck getting a job.

[@Michael-hq1iq]

jack in the box is hiring !

[@kellifranklin9872]

Aesha and Captain Jason and production were absolute heroes in this situation. Luke and Laura are sexual predators and they are complete scumbags.

[@lutomson3496]

yes but they gave Laura a pass until she said something, she was worse then Luke was but women get a pass, vs men

[@mattier.9095]

I won’t say heroes - they are good decent ppl doing their job well… which we need more of in today’s world.

[@kellifranklin9872]

@@mattier.9095 I classify a hero as someone stepping in to prevent any kind of sexual assault or probable rape or any type of violation without consent. That’s how I define heroism.

[@who__cares__]

​@@mattier.9095no they are heros, unless you've been assaulted you wouldn't know how much someone stepping in means

[@SighDown]

Weren’t Luke and Laura on “General Hospital’??😀

[@CMenzy]

Massive respect for the production team for stepping in and the captain for taking appropriate action

[@the_glitter_is]

I wonder how they react differently if it weren't a show & cameras weren't involved.

[@1991Meka]

She could've sued Bravo had he sexually assaulted her. Everything is not worth the content

[@JulieThompson-ih9yi]

🎉 The production team are heroes for preventing sexual assault; capturing indisputable evidence against the predators on camera; and airing this footage so that the public knows how horrible Luke and Lauren are. Margot is a hero for allowing her thoughts and feelings - when she was at her most vulnerable - to go public. This is a situation that while unfortunate for the victims - Margot and Adam - shows how reality TV can make a difference in a good way.

[@wvrjl]

In both those cases, you know they were protecting THEMSELVES, right? Against lawsuits, criminal charges... The captain is also required to keep everyone on the boat safe. I'm sure they didn't want to witness a rape. But believe me, front & center was their own risk!

[@wvrjl]

​@@1991Meka- There could also be criminal charges to the show and the captain. Oh yeah, it was about protecting themselves.

[@Geoskan]

Luke pretending not to remember what happened was just as infuriating as helping himself into her bed.

[@gayleholmes9081]

imagine had this been on a random boat, with no camera's, not production crew and nobody there to step in? that guy would have forced himself on her and I hope he's unable to get on any body's boat vessle, this guy is sexual predators as is Laura.

[@Seilah789]

@@gayleholmes9081I’ve been wondering about this since seeing the episode. All the poor victims that didn’t have sober & awake producers or any proof of an attempt or even fully happening

[@gayleholmes9081]

Maybe its just me, I've been stinky drunk a many a time and when I mess, that's the first thing I remember the next day,,,,,dude was full of it

[@gayleholmes9081]

@@Seilah789 Somany women out here, we all have a story....I know I do, most of us do and its creeps like Luke that won't ever let us forget!!

[@pseudopuppy160]

“I don’t remember” is the #1 excuse of every predator… it’s repulsive & gutless.

[@Lori-nv4fu]

Hearing Luke ask Captain Jason; "Was I naked?" proves to me he remembered what happened, otherwise WHY would he ask?

[@CheyGrace_]

The only reason why I disagree is he could woken up naked so then asked if he was at the time not remembering when taking his clothes off. But I can definitely see how that could be extremely possible since he was the one that brought it up

[@barbarachambers7974]

This was one of the most disturbing and important episode I have ever seen. I hope everyone understands what happened and understands the lessons from it. Great respect for Captain Jason and Aesha.

[@kristie979]

What's the lesson

[@scott331]

@@kristie979Lesson??? Don’t be slimy and a rapist is the lesson hopefully they learnt

[@kristie979]

@@scott331 who's they?? Cause I know barb ain't talking to me lol

[@barbarachambers7974]

@kristie979 there are creeps everywhere and sometimes someone needs to step in

[@barbarachambers7974]

@scott331 there are creeps everywhere and people should follow their instincts and step in... like Aesha

[@foshoy7548]

Luke and Laura behaved inappropriately from the first episode. I have nothing but praise and admiration for Aesha. Her radar was on full alert, like she just knew what Luke's despicable intentions were. Let's not forget Adam, who politely told Laura NO, on more than one occasion. I don't think her tiny little brain could compute that she was being turned down. Captain Jason did the right and only thing he could by taking swift action and giving both predators their marching orders. Zero tolerance. Also, kudos to the Bravo film crew for their intervention when Aesha's back was turned. Individuals like Luke and Laura make my skin crawl.

[@orange222...]

Some people don't understand NO especially when you don't really know what to do and have to work with or see the person. You feel like you can pretend you thought it was funny because you know you have to see their face and sometimes you didn't realize the other persons intent so other people will say why were you even talking to them after the first time. It's very confusing in reality. I wish I knew a better way to handle this situation.

[@foshoy7548]

@@orange222... Hey, if you're in a situation at work, tell the person who is acting inappropriately towards you that you DO NOT like the behaviour they are displaying towards you. Keep a record of incidents, dates, times, what happened etc and go to your line manager with your issues. Tell your manager you've tried telling the person you do not like their behaviour. If your manager does not act on your grievance or if it's your manager who is behaving inappropriately towards you, approach their manager, or talk to HR or if you're in a union, talk to your rep. Confide in a close trusted friend if you can or tell your parents if you have a close relationship with them. You sound as if you're a younger person, (no offense intended), but confiding in someone you trust will hopefully give you the confidence to report what's happening towards you. Good luck.

[@catm2454]

Ye first night out luke told Margot to close her eyes then he kissed her without consent

[@catm2454]

When I saw someone was getting kicked off show I guessed it was him coz little things like the drunk suprise kiss

[@vanessastegall]

Captain Jason is a stand up guy.

[@the_glitter_is]

People swooning over a man doing the bare minimum right thing while being filmed is a new low.

[@vanessastegall]

@@the_glitter_is he did the right thing by firing the two people that made Margot and Adam uncomfortable and talking to the crew about inappropriate workplace behaviors. Yachts don’t have human resource departments.

[@rainydays9967]

WTF, acting like being 29 is like being a teenager and not knowing any different. Are you kidding me?

[@Tee256]

She's disgusting and clearly hasn't learned anything

[@MrsDaedalus_]

That was what I was thinking. Your brain is fully developed at 26, so that was a sorry ass excuse. Something is wrong with you if you say things like this at this age. She is just lucky that she only got fired and not arrested.

[@kimtaylor7940]

But then she turned 30 and became a grown up!! 😅

[@akbasg]

That was the most hilarious comment

[@jennifer_mertens]

Didn't she realize that what she said to Margot WAS RECORDED?!? I'm so glad the Captain followed through(firing her) after having multiple talks with the crew. Also, from interviews with the previous Captains, the Captains don't see the taped footage. Like the Captain said, if the crew doesn't bring it up, he doesn't know about it. Also, good for the cameramen and producers for IMMEDIATELY stepping in when the naked crew member entered Margot's room.

[@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN]

This Is A Bad Season, Just Fire Everybody Already BC Your Not Gonna Have Anyone Left, I'm Over It Then Captain Can't Expect To Have A Replacement Every Time He Fires People

[@wvrjl]

Yes, although they were protecting themselves.

[@wvrjl]

​@@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN- Well you can't let attempted rape and a female sexual harrasser get away with it. And what she said to Margo was NOT OKAY.

[@moirasul]

Laura was so bizarre. She definitely overestimates her sex appeal and time she wasted on getting “pretty.” It did nothing. She made everyone uncomfortable and was rude.

[@shawnharris5682]

You are correct about the “sex appeal”. She doesn’t have any. My response to her trying to play kissy face with me would be “Ewwwww.” In a dignified manner of course.

[@gayleholmes9081]

Think about every single Russian girl that has been on BD, all were aggressive, all thought they it didn't stink and all GOT FIRED!! Although she was cute, but to think she's every man desire....is a bit much

[@ebillie1181]

Krazee ash!

[@Enu2046]

She’s deluded if she thinks she’s that great 🙄🤮 she needs a lesson in dignity and consent cuz she obviously doesn’t know what either is. She’s an idiot.

[@underratedunity1528]

Overestimates by 100% she is so unattractive inside and out

[@dbgreene9020]

As someone who's been harassed and assaulted sexually I am so pleased to see how BOTH of these situations were handled. Not only with Captain Jason but also Aiesha who really took care of Margot. AND thank you to the producers who stopped a potential assault. Also Laura is sick. She herself is a predator and I'm glad she was also handled

[@PrincessKarrah]

I completely agree I also like how Captain Jason made it clear that regardless of gender sexual harassment is not acceptable.

[@gloriasteiner1520]

Yay! So happy to see that whatever she is go.

[@marshhen]

To call her a predator is so ridiculously exagerrating, do you not comprehend that by doing that, you make that word meaningless? Ridiculous.

[@DFthepolarbear]

@@marshhensorry but she very much is predatory did you not watch the show. The guy told her no who was trying to be alone in his bunk and she followed and wouldn't listen to his request several times. He told her to leave them he went to lay down and she squirted lotion on his back climbed up into his bunk and started massaging him. What part of NO didn't she understand and you don't think that's predatory? Thankfully the producers filming were there to help him get her out like they did Luke. Maybe you're like Luke and Laura that's why you are on their side.

[@djohnsonbeautifuliesports7189]

@@PrincessKarrahhe did NOT make it clear regardless of gender. All her “predatory behavior” earned her a discussion with him later on sometime. What she said that hurt Margot’s feelings was what got her immediately terminated. Stop the 🤡💩. Ayesha didn’t even take it seriously until she HAD TO after kicking dude off. Foh😅

[@ericaschneider3088]

The way captain Jason handled that was amazing I am just so glad there were people there to stop it I am glad Margot and Adam are ok it was not ok what happened

[@scottyee707]

No due process… He did everything based off of Aesha drunk stories. How the hell is that fair?

[@Chibbykins]

​@scottyee707 are you actually insane. It's literally on camera, you creep

[@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559]

The alcohol just brought out Luke's true nature, and it's vile. His anger at the crew preventing him from doing what he wanted with a comatose colleague shows how nasty and predatory he was. Laura also gives complete psycho vibes, and given her behaviour and attitude toward Luke's conduct, no one should have to work with her.

[@OtakuGal-ig5ds]

The scene when they push the door open again and Luke stares at them for a second his eyes give me chills, something is very wrong with him and it makes it unnerving that hes walking around in public i mean if thats how he acts while cameras and people are around he's probably a walking nightmare when there isn't a crew to stop him. And Laura is just as vile she's probably the type to blame the victim of SA really disturbing.

[@scottyee707]

No, Adam was confused because Margaret was responding just fine to him and throwing herself at him all night just 30min before that, she never told Adam she was going to bed. She told Ayesha that… How would Adam know that he was not wanted in there when he was just as drunk.

[@Chibbykins]

​@@OtakuGal-ig5ds she straight up blamed Margot, implying she welcomed what he did because they had a flirtationship before. Laura is just as dangerous, especially with how she treated Adam

[@Chibbykins]

​@@scottyee707 Bullshit. He had a history of pushing her boundaries from the first night they went out. Tricking her into a kiss, pushing her to get into a situationship even when she expressed she was feeling pressured and rushed. Constantly and aggressively grabbing her, like when he tried to shove her face in the cake then tried to kiss her when she got upset. He was predatory from the beginning and he knew she was too drunk when he climbed into her bed

[@scottyee707]

@@Chibbykins she wasn't tricked, she even admitted she didn't want the nerd anymore because she wanted the guy with attitude... she flip flopped between guys and was all over him that night

[@lightlantern]

They Both Deserved Being Fired!!

[@the_glitter_is]

They deserve to be in jail.

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

Laura should have been kicked off with Luke. What would have happened had the producers not stopped her too? Consent is consent, no matter the gender. They both should be held accountable.

[@scott331]

You forgot, they both should have been arrested for sexual harassment charges

[@lightlantern]

@@scott331 💯💯💯💯

[@ljfacil]

I work on a yacht and I can say this captain deserves mad respect. I have been on some occasions where the captain would even downplay a sexual misconduct between crew.

[@maggieroman9370]

Sooo sorry that was the case! Nobody should ever feel unsafe!!!

[@letz-b-reel810]

I am truly sorry that you have had to go through that It’s absolutely disgusting that anyone especially someone in a higher position behaves that way I hope for nothing but your safety & happiness for the future

[@lornamarie5544]

It’s so weird how ocean life is different from us land folk. My boss can’t get drunk make passes at me and shag all my colleagues but at sea it just seems the norm.

[@wvrjl]

That captain wasn't on tape. On an international show. That is a HUGE difference. I don't want to bust any bubbles, but he was absolutely protecting himself. So were the producers. They could be civilly and criminally liable.

[@MsJubjubbird]

There was one incident on the Carribean one where a stewardess was touched inappropriately and repeatedly harassed by the guests. Kate just told her no not encourage them and also left her alone with them. She should have gone straight to the Captain and the Captain should have kicked the guests off the boat

[@maryvicente3692]

Love love love Aesha’s bravery and love for her friends and the Captain for taking the correct action for both offenders. Kudos

[@retrobanana6]

That’s a real leader

[@scorpioqueen6878]

Good for Captain Jason. Glad Margot is safe.

[@Tatiana-oz2fn]

Geez I didn’t expect this to trigger me but I’m so glad to see the camera crew and producers step in. There’s been too many reality shows where the camera crew backs off so they can get good footage to use and it’s disgusting. I think they should’ve used more force to get that guy out he never should’ve even been able to get past the door tbh, but I’m glad it was stopped.

[@lisamarie8265]

Luke knew exactly what he had done, I don't believe he didn't remember; he never put up a fight, or denied it, guilty af. I have a feeling that this wasn't the first time he has done this. Say goodbye to his yachting career. Absolutely disgusting person. Here's hoping Gary is the next one to be fired. IMO

[@Michael-hq1iq]

gary is a despicable character but at least after last season he can put "red wings " on his C.V. what a slimeball !

[@ajay1589]

What did Gary do? I tried to google it but it just brought up him being taken advantage of - not the other way around.

[@DJoy221]

Captain Jason is such a gem! He did what a lot of people would not do. Laura and Luke are disgusting.

[@melissabaltazarf]

Aesha and Captain Jason are real heroes!!! What an example of leadership! 👏👏👏

[@mandiib123]

I feel like it’s being completely overlooked that Luke went to Margot’s room seemingly immediately after the power went out as well. Like it’s already predatory, but you could almost see the sick smile on his face when the power went out and then he immediately went to Margot’s room. So sick.

[@MasteroftheUnicorns]

Yes. He was going the other way, following someone, and then when the lights when out and everyone us running around trying to fix it, Luke just turn around. He really is a sicko and Margot got super lucky that the camera crew stayed back to help her. She was sleeping! She couldn't defend herself.

[@Stopthisrightnow560]

What really chilled me was the fact the cameras caught him climbing on top of her. He was literally about to rape her. Sick fuck.

[@Musiknird]

And how he instantly became super aggressive with them. Also when he goes back into his cabin and goes to the bathroom he drops his towel and you can see his dick is semi-hard. So yes, he was just about to rape her, but probably thought he was cock-blocked and that shows what a predator he is.

[@catm2454]

100%

[@andrewhoffman63]

Yea I also noticed the smile on his face, made me feel super uneasy

[@isaiahbaggett5014]

Why wasn't Laura fired just as soon as Luke? What would have happened had the producers not been there? Women deserve the same accountability as men in this instance. Consent is consent - no matter the gender of the person. She should have been kicked off the boat along with Luke.

[@andsoflapjacks]

Typical, women being given that extra mile when it comes to SA. I was saying it the entire time I watched the episode, she was being equally aggressive.

[@FunkyNaomii]

Exactly! So frustrating. The only reason she got fired was because she said those things to Margot. But they should've fired her immediately just like they did with Luke. I just can't stand the double standard

[@marquingroves5416]

Lying on Camera Laura! Some things will never change!

[@rhondagrimes4731]

Disgusting behavior. Period. Kudos to my 2 favorite reality stars, Jason and Aesha. Sincerely

[@scott331]

They both are a Great 👍 Team together

[@ABARWELL1]

From the “stollen kiss “ and his attitude when they got back the first night … it was red flag all the way … check the first night out ! It’s all there 😢

[@kathleenweinberg5991]

They should be ashamed of themselves

[@jessiecuster3191]

Damn that, they should both be arrested.

[@ktmmatt7243]

@@jessiecuster3191 agreed.

[@scott331]

@@jessiecuster3191 I 💯 agree with you

[@angelinamarie8606]

Ew when hes crouching over her in the dark he looks demonic, he was already on top of her...cant stand when a woman defends a male abuser. Ewwwwwww

[@retrobanana6]

And the fact he was completely naked …: what was he thinking he’s pure evil

[@angelinamarie8606]

@@retrobanana6 disgusting. Was not the first time he had done that...

[@retrobanana6]

@@angelinamarie8606 terrifying

[@marquingroves5416]

Such a liar Laura!!!!

[@cmccabe5433]

I think Captain Jason should be applauded for his stand on SEXUAL INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR & should be applauded for firing Luke & then the inappropriate behaviour from Laura(She was sexually harassing Adam) 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Captain Jason💯💯💯💯👏👏👍👏👍

[@lastpme]

The crazy thing the young lady probably would not got fired if the other guy didn’t do something so stupid on TV. Giving a guy a massage in his cabin when he didn’t want it was crossing the lines. If the roles were reversed and it was a guy doing it to a woman and she was feeling uncomfortable that guy would have fired immediately. But for guy going into that woman’s cabin in the nude while she was a sleep, what was he thinking? Any employer who does a Google search 👀 will not want hire him because he is a liability risk working with other women.

[@msjulsfl]

Awful Statement

[@annygoldberg6792]

But a guy WAS doing that same thing and he literally got fired….. your comment doesn’t make sense…..

[@samanthawhitter7669]

I love to see how the crew all came to support and love her plus make her feel safe.

[@SURFERGRL72RAKM]

So glad he was terminated, that was cringe to watch. Especially as a survivor of sexual assault myself. Thank God for Aeisha and specially the camera crew for stepping in to stop him. Laura absolutely had no respect for Margot or Adam, so cringe. She clearly doesn't understand what boundaries are! So glad I don't have to endure another episode of Luke and Laura. 🤮 Love and respect for the remaining crew including Captain Jason. ❤ 💙

[@vanessastegall]

So sorry you had to experience something so awful. How are you?

[@SURFERGRL72RAKM]

@@vanessastegall Time heals a little but you never forget. I was raped by a guy I knew. I was also passed out in my bed and he was drunk. Climbed into my bed but unfortunately nobody was there to stop him. Watching this episode brought me back to that day and I was in tears for Margot. I appreciate you asking, hugs. 💛

[@vanessastegall]

@@SURFERGRL72RAKM you’re welcome! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@leorocs5139]

Sorry you went through this horrible experience. As a victim myself, I completely understand. This violation never leaves you, its a hidden pain scar. It made me aware at a very young age to trust my gut feeling . This episode is bringing awareness to an issue that help survivors feel empowered to bring a change in society by shining a light on the problem and help other victims feel safe, united and make them realise they are not at fault and the perpetrators who are to blame and punished. Stay strong and keep safe ,Especially the children.

[@vanessastegall]

@@leorocs5139 so sorry you had to go through something so awful too. Sending you a ton of good vibes and hope

[@rebeccaswift7588]

I actually jumped up and did a fist pump when Cap Jason fired Laura.. Laura and Luke are both vile predators that deserve each other. Laura was victim shaming Margo which enraged me!..im so proud of Aesha for going to Cap Jason immediately and protecting Margo.. I felt bad for Adam for the sexual harrassment she directed at him. Disgusting behavior!.. I praise Cap Jason for his immediate action on firing both Luke and Laura.. I believe if production hadnt got drunken naked Luke off of Margo and out of her room, he would have SA her, for sure. Why else would he go into her room naked?.Laura is a big time narcissist. Self centered and always praised herself while putting down Aesha. Nothing is ever her fault. Making everyone wait for her to get ready so they could all go out. She was even late for her shifts due to her personal grooming. The funny thing is, she never looked any better after taking hours to groom herself. Laura is a stage 5 clinger. I knew from the 1st episode Laura and Luke were going to be trouble. I knew it!..

[@lucyk.5163]

I'm seeing double standards there though? The guy entered her room, naked, barely touched her, was promptly fired. She entered her room, still dressed, but climbed on top of him while he was unconscious, fully touched, massaged and kissed him, kept doing it while the crew told her to stop with a creepy lustful grin on her face; was only fired after he hesitantly came forward and said he was uncomfortable with her non-stop advances. What the hell?!

[@TacoBelle100]

Damn straight. Assault is assault, regardless of the gender, and women being held accountable for their actions seriously needs to be normalized. It's ridiculous...

[@lupinashton8913]

Just so I understand are you seeing the double standard in the timing of the their actions and when they promptly got.fired ?

[@MZ-ov4oy]

Laura actually makes my skin crawl

[@scott331]

She was always crazy acting with huge sexual consistency from the very beginning. Like “Eeeeeew” right? You took the words from my mouth 😂

[@wshazbot62]

The cancers of the boat are gone, age is a number. It has nothing to do with being a mature responsible human, she’s a cold hearted female. Luke is a predator , there a good couple. Major kudos to Capt Jason and Aesha ❤️❤️❤️

[@mscarrotcakesdfghj]

Lol "I was just 29 and I'm 31 realizing my mistakes"...

[@urizerqelezski2692]

Luke needs to be charged, people like him are disgusting. How dare he do that to a very drunk woman. Not only sack him but have him charged. Good on you Aesha for trying to protect her as well as the producer. I pray that Luke never gets employment again in that environment, he's a leach and a slime.

[@lisaricci5482]

In more than one case Laura was worse than Luke.

[@skurinski]

Agreed

[@rachelwatsky683]

As much as we may have hated on past "villans" (Chef Ryan, for example), this season had 2 truly dangerous, evil cast members. Very relieved that production, Aesha, and Jason all handled this in the way they did.

[@Jabbyl]

Laura and Luke are made for each others. Predators like to stick together kind of thing. Also, Laura is coming off desperate and a creep with Adam. Definitely give credit to the producers for stopping the inappropriate activities.

[@kimberlylehman125]

Thank God for the production team, Aesha and Captain! Luke was mad that his inappropriate advances on a totally passed out person was interrupted! Thank God the crew stopped this!

[@reneesmith4597]

Wait & see how many previous victim'z come forward. 😮 As they should!

[@KA-eu9sy]

Inappropriate conduct. That's putting it mildly.

[@ebillie1181]

The trash is off the boat.

[@zedsdead6969]

Laura should have been fired solely for assaulting Adam. Such a double standard.

[@autumnjohnson7305]

He's a good captain for dealing with it so well and fast. Also what a great crew for stepping in firmly.

[@NatalieSharp-kg6od]

“Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth”?? Errrm we see you Luke, we see you take advantage of someone and that’s the truth!!

[@heidikins022]

Luke gives me serious predatorial, serial killer vibes. Obviously his behavior is part of that, but his eyes... They just SCREAM creep!

[@kjwest2047]

"Take ownership" my gosh he's disgusting! Thank god the crew and production were around, scary to think whay he would have done otherwise.

[@lisamarie8265]

Sadly, Luke and Laura, haven't learned, grown, or taken ownership for their behaviour. Happy that the trash has been taken out.

[@lighthousekeeper4905]

Very well handled. Very, very pleased to see people doing the right thing. I can completely relate to all of this. I had a manager once who was constantly trying to grope me. I was fending off groping attempts numerous times per day every day and the company refused to do a thing about it. According to HR, he "probably doesn't mean anything by it" or "He's probably just being friendly", "Its just his way" etc. I've been non consensually groped by women too (im male) on various occasions in my life. On all occasions they thought I was being unreasonable for telling them to eff off and thought that their being female meant that it wasn't a sex crime. In all of these events, I've faced victim blaming, minimalisation and mockery. Including from my own mother, people I've tried to report the offending to, and some (now former) friends. Sexual harassment and assault are intolerable and must always be taken seriously. Good on the captain and Aesha for doing the right thing. So refreshing to see.

[@lateetahhabibah6297]

I absolutely love Capt. JASON!!! He was perfection this week as always. The only show on that network I watch. And he is fine as all get out. Pun Intended.

[@michelleadams474]

Love captain Jason, he's a real man!

[@juanitaleak6482]

Oooh I love Captain Jason I would do anything he said!! He is one of the good ones. I am a very proud Aussie for the way he handled everything. ❤

[@peggym6268]

Luke so, so disgusting!! And Laura was just as bad. I feel that because she is a woman almost everyone gave her more room than Luke. Her behaviour was horrible. I found her hard to listen to ALL the time. Constant put downs to Aesha who is a sweetheart, Laura thinking she is "all this", to everyone, clearly she wasn't. Adam was very clear with her, her big ego was not listening. And always having to wait for her, she should have been fired for lateness, Captain Jason did great, and Aesha did great as well for knocking on his door and then for reporting Laura's comments to him. I don't think Luke should ever be allowed to work on a yacht again, nor Laura. Well done Captain Jason and Aesha.

[@bubbajolee]

The thing that upsets me is that Laura didn't get fired for her. Harassment. She got fired for a comment that she made regarding Luke.

[@Marissa-ys4qp]

Sure you should be safe when you're blackout drunk, but it's a funny thing to say because getting blackout drunk is completely irresponsible and you shouldn't seek it out. And you can get blackout drunk, walk down the street, and get hit by a car, but I guess you would be in your "safe space" from weird dudes? Whatever, this generation is screwed. Also, these people should stop drinking in general because it's aging them like no one's business

[@falloutfan-cm2ts]

Those two deserve each other.

[@peacelife]

Captain Jason 👏👏. I knew there had to be something happened this season for them to air this S2 so late. He interviewed a while back with all the Captain that S2 already air. Luke is one thing but Laura is ridiculous. They are each other version. Adam was so respectful and nice toward her. Aesha is the best chief 👏

[@caroldoocy4130]

Laura, Laura, Laura---so desperate for a man's attention. I guess it's comforting to live in a fantasy world where one thinks one is irresistible to the opposite sex. I truly hope she finds her man soon so she will leave others ALONE!!!!

[@glaznflip1501]

I wonder what the guests thought after seeing this aired

[@travelgal8887]

Shout out to the production crew that intervened both times! Wow! 👍🏽

[@aspoonfullofkiwi]

This is absolutely disgusting. The fact this was able to happen is horrible. That guy needs to be in jail.

[@NATHANIELJELKS-PLANEJANE-FAN]

I Really Don't Think Nobody Should Get Fired If They Haven't Done Anything To Extreme, He Literally Left The Cabin & Went To His Room, Their Are Other Situation Where Other People Have Done Things & Kept Their Jobs, Hitting Someone & They Kept Their Jobs, Racial Slurs Or Someone Has Said The N Word & They Kept Their Jobs, People Act Like Luke Sexual Assaulted This Woman, I Like Below Deck But They Chooses On Who To Fire & Not Who To Fire, Like The Crew Goin Out Getting Drunk & Them Coming Back Something Bound Is Gonna Happen, Now They Tryna Make Luke Out To Be This Bad Person, That Type Of Situation Shouldn't Of Happened, I Hate When People Go Straight To The Captain, They Literally Could've Handled That Situation Amongst Themselves, Especially If This Was Luke's First Insident & Never Had A Problem Before, They Definitely Blew This Way Out Of Proportion, This Season Is Basically About Getting Others Fired

[@ladee3942]

What a lier!! She’s disgusting 🤢 good job Captain!

[@gayleholmes9081]

OMG, I am still shocked on what I saw this last episode.....imagine had their been no camera's, no one stopping this guy. That woman would have been raped. I cringe at what this man could have done....and the Russian girl, Laura??? Just a little foot note: EVERY RUSSIAN FEMALE THAT COMES TO THESE BELOW DECK SHOW, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM HAS BEEN FIRED!!! FACT.....lololol. I worked around Russian females, they are very aggressive in tone and don't take no mess from any body. LOL. I'm still baffled by the fact, Laura got her own self thrown off the boat, since Ashea and production failed to call her out, that was wrong. Anyways, there is a reason BD is number ONE with Bravo, these BD characters are interesting to say the least, I have never been BORED!!

[@lauraeditor]

Very impressed with the camera crew putting an immediate stop to the whole situation (both times), instead of just filming.