Season 12 of Below Deck might go down in history as the cast with the most amount of people pairing off to hook up.
The hit Bravo series, which premiered in June, reunited deckhand Kyle Stillie, chief steward Fraser Olender, Captain Kerry Titheradge and now alum Chef Anthony Iracane. Joining the crew were new members Chef Lawrence Snowden, bosun Caio Poltronieri, deckhands Jess Theron and Damo Yorg and stews Barbara Kulaif, Rainbeau de Roos and Solène Favreau. (Caio was later replaced by Hugo Ortega while Lawrence left so Anthony could take over in the kitchen.)
Bravo previously released a synopsis that teased the drama still to come.
“Known for their unique blend of French and Dutch influences and pristine white sand beaches, the three Caribbean territories surround each other making for an unforgettable, island-hopping charter season,” read the April press release. “This season Captain Kerry demands respect from his crew as they navigate tense work dynamics and tangled love triangles on the high seas.”
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In the interior, Fraser’s standards “are higher than ever, but his aim for perfection is sabotaged when his stews’ personalities clash.”
“With more than 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Lawrence brings his fine-dining expertise to the galley,” the release continued. “However, when the high-stress environment comes head-to-head with his strong faith, Chef Lawrence contends with his place on the boat.”
The exterior team, meanwhile, is led by Caio, who “struggles to manage his team, and when gossip spreads that deckhand Kyle potentially crossed the ultimate line with a charter guest, Captain Kerry must make a tough decision.”
While the challenges play out on screen, some of Us were more distracted by the onscreen romances than the professional obstacles. More specifically, Solène found herself at the center of several romances after a flirtation with Kyle caused her to shift her attention to Jess — but then there are also future hookups that Solène will explore with other crew members.
“I am young, free and I’m not looking for a relationship,” she shared in a June episode. And while Solène is just looking for a casual connection, her romantic life isn’t the only one piling up with possible bonds. The trailer hinted at a wide variety of cast hookups, which Us is trying to keep track of below:
Damo and Fraser
Despite having a boyfriend off screen, Fraser capitalized on the chance to kiss Damo during a crew night out. This led to Fraser telling his then-partner about the encounter, which made the chief steward realize that he needed to end the relationship.
Hugo and Solène
The new bosun, who is in an open relationship, admitted that he found Solène attractive and wouldn’t rule out pursuing something if there was a strong connection.
Kyle and Solène
Solène was also courted by Kyle, who developed a long lasting interest in her despite her ongoing bond with Jess.
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Jess and Solène
Speaking of Jess, a drunken makeout session quickly turned into Jess and Solène spending their nights together and flirting so much that it was starting to affect their individual positions on St. David.
Solène and Damo
According to the midseason trailer, Solène and Damo have not one — but at least two — public makeout sessions while their fellow crew members — even tourists get a glimpse at the hot and heavy moments.
Barbara and Jess
After expressing interest in Jess, the midseason sneak peek confirmed that the stew will get a chance to explore her feelings.
“I don’t think I want to be the one again waiting for someone’s time,” Barbara noted in a July episode. “Sometimes you just feel tired to be with someone that is not sure about you. It is nice that Jess is gay. We have a lot in common and I really like her.”
