Things are heating up on Below Deck Down Under Season 3. Soon, firings might need to happen, as certain crew members are starting to grow far too comfortable in their positions onboard. While comfort is good, if growth, accountability, and an eagerness to lend a hand wherever help is needed are lacking, problems will quickly form. This cause-and-effect relationship is what we are now witnessing in BDDU Season 3.
The trailer for this season teases that a firing might soon take place. In one scene, the three department heads sit, awaiting their fates. That said, we will mark Tzarina Mace-Ralph as safe (for now). But the other two leaders in that wheelhouse still carry unknown futures in this series.
In addition to these two yachties, three other crew members are making me pause. One acted aggressively in the trailer with his boss. The other two are starting to stand up to their superiors as Season 3 airs. While their frustrations are valid, hierarchy is king in this industry, as is the ability to maintain a level head.
But, out of these five yachties, who is the most likely to get fired?
Wihan du Toit is the most likely crew member to get fired on Below Deck Down Under Season 3
Wihan du Toit has an important gig as the bosun on BDDU Season 3. But if you ask us, he is the most likely crew member to go home early. His resume is solid. However, his leadership skills are lacking.
During Episode 5, members of his deck team warned Wihan about a waterlogged jet ski. Wihan waved this issue off, sending this ski into deep waters with a guest who could not swim on top. After her ski capsized, Captain Jason Chambers called Wihan to his wheelhouse. Here, Wihan dodged accountability, which the captain called out.
Wihan has also faced some boatmance drama this season. When he fell for someone else, Wihan placed his needs above the yacht, taking time off the boat to pine and compose a love letter as his deck team worked without him. But most recently, Wihan refused to help the interior department, telling his team to act busy in the presence of Lara Rigby, the chief stew. Now, Lara feels tired, as Wihan is doing his best to throw her under the bus with their boss, who is thankfully not buying his statements.
If you ask me, Wihan has the highest chance of receiving an early plane ticket home from BDDU Season 3.
Marina Marcondes de Barros could also be fired from Below Deck Down Under after Captain Jason controversy
Marina Marcondes de Barros is over it. Housekeeping is boring. Yet, housekeeping is where Marina keeps finding herself as Season 3 of BDDU airs. She has asked Lara to place her on service more. In response, Lara has reminded Marina that she gets to serve breakfast, but this is not enough for Marina, who also desires to come out of the hull at night.
Marina works hard. Therefore, her feelings are justified. However, due to her frustrations, Marina is growing short with Lara. Respect is everything in this industry, so Lara is now less than thrilled with her stew.
Additionally, Marina has also grown short and sassy with Captain Jason. When her superior tried to help her move suitcases, Marina noted that her system was different. The captain overrode her response.
Later, Marina joked about his crankiness. Unfortunately, her wisecrack landed poorly. Captain Jason and Lara are raising their eyebrows at Marina now, which might signal her firing on BDDU Season 3.
Adair Werley might be fired from Below Deck Down Under if Lara Rigby has her way
Adair Werley is finding herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her responsibilities are ever-changing, as she works in a deck/stew position on BDDU Season 3. That said, her bosun Wihan (literally) loves her, while her chief stew, Lara, loves her slightly less.
In the galley, Adair stood up for Marina. She watched Marina ask for further service opportunities, then grew annoyed as her requests got denied. Adair then questioned Lara, who promptly shut Adair down.
Then, Adair took a coffee break while on duty, which Captain Jason called her out on. As a response, Adair grew defensive with her main boss. Her defenses were also up when Marina questioned her over her unwillingness to clean bathrooms on the yacht. While Adair is not likely to get fired, if she and Lara continue butting heads over her performances, or lack thereof, in the interior department, her firing might arrive.
Johnny Arvanitis is a wildcard for firing after the Below Deck Down Under Season 3 trailer
Johnny Arvanitis is nailing his job as a deckhand. He also treats Wihan respectfully, even though Wihan continually shifts responsibility onto his team when speaking with Captain Jason. Likewise, Johnny encourages Tzarina, whose anxiety sometimes gets the best of her. Johnny also respects boundaries with his crush on board, so why is this man a candidate for an early jaunt home on BDDU Season 3?
In the trailer for BDDU Season 3, Johnny aggressively punches an overhead cabinet in the cabin he shares with Wihan. He then yells and curses at Wihan, telling him to stop talking. Wihan looked shocked, and so were we, as Wihan and Johnny had yet to share any issues on board.
The storylines next week should clarify this storyline. But, as tempers and cursing at your boss are typically frowned upon behaviors on superyachts, we have to now label Johnny as our firing wildcard for BDDU Season 3.
Lara Rigby’s Below Deck Down Under firing is unlikely for the crew
Lara Rigby is doing an excellent job as the newest chief stew on BDDU. In her inaugural season on Bravo, however, Lara stepped into the grandest interior ever on this franchise. But, since she only received two and a half stews, her workload is falling behind. Her thinly stretched frustrations have since led to MANY frustrating conversations with Wihan.
Lara needs help. Wihan needs breaks. He also needs his deck team to be left alone, so he is instructing his deckhands to stay busy to disallow assistance to Lara. Thankfully, most of his team has failed to honor his selfish request.
Sadly, Captain Jason has since entered this narrative. So far, he appears far more frustrated with Wihan. Even still, as the trailer for BDDU Season 3 teased, either Wihan, Lara, or Tzarina will next get the boot. Therefore, we cannot mark Lara as safe just yet, but if you ask us, her chances are slim to none of a firing.
Below Deck Down Under is streaming on Peacock.
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