Below Deck Down Under Season 2, Episode 10 Recap: Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You

Below Deck Down Under is back to the typical sort of petty drama we love from our Bravo shows. With the bad energy swiftly fired from the yacht, hopefully to never be seen again, we can get back to what makes this show so goddamn entertaining. Last week, we left off as Culver enjoyed a round of tonsil tennis with new second stew, Jaimee. Here’s what happened in the aftermath, as well as everything else from Below Deck Down Under Season 2, Episode 10.

Tzarina feels the burn

After watching Culver and Jaimee kiss, Tzarina is feeling sh*tty. It’s no surprise. Culver has been leading her on with cheeky kisses and flirtation. Turns out, he just enjoyed the food Tzarina was serving up. He’s more interested in a fling with the hot new stew.

Sitting outside of the club with João, she says, “I know I’m not beautiful like she is.” Though he’s trying to be helpful, João tells her that this is “the point.” Rather than hyping her up for the beauty and catch that she undoubtedly is, he leans into Tzarina’s dressing down of herself. Still, it seemed to be the talk she needed to cool off, if just for a moment.

Inside the club, Harry asks Margot for a kiss. She just wants to dance. Harry, bless his little cotton socks, isn’t getting the hint.

As everyone hits the vans to go home, Culver and Jaimee are left alone in their own ride. They spend much of the trip exchanging more saliva. Upon arrival, Tzarina gives Culver a light shove when she walks past him, before boarding the yacht.

“I just don’t like to cause any drama,” Culver sulks. You should’ve thought about that before kissing face with Jaimee right in front of the woman who’s clearly been crushing on you since you arrived, Chief Entertainment Officer!

The shower gets more airtime

There’s something about shower sex this season on Below Deck Down Under. This time, it’s Culver and Jaimee bumping uglies. João jokes in confessional that he wishes he’d seen Culver put so much effort into his work on deck, as he and Jaimee enjoy over 30 minutes together. I’m sure they were just lathering up each other’s backs, guys…

Adam gives Margot some brotherly advice. He thinks she needs to tell Harry that there’s nothing serious between them. She’s not feeling the spark. This results in Margot going to Harry’s room. While she does tell him she’s not looking for anything serious, it somehow results in Harry agreeing they can just have fun, before convincing her to snuggle and kiss him on his bunk. That didn’t go as it should have, but can you blame either of them? Dating and friendship is awkward at the best of times. Let alone on board a superyacht.

As for Culver and Jaimee? Once they’re done rinsing off, they attempt to sneak off into Jaimee’s bunk. They spend the night together, but it seems to just be for spooning, rather than repeating their shower activities.

The nicest charter guests in Below Deck history

Alright, so I might be jumping the gun with this claim. But the family charter group that we meet in this episode are SO lovely. The primary guests are fiancées Becky Mattson and Michelle Harrington. Becky’s a stay-at-home mom, while Michelle owns a chain of grocery stores. They’ll be boarding the yacht with their four children – two daughters, and two sons – of varying ages. It’ll only be a one-day charter, and their demands are pretty simple. They just want their main meal during their time on the boat to be holiday-themed. The crew get to pick which holidays they’ll be celebrating! From porn stars to a gorgeous family unit. This show is so diverse.

After the preference sheet meeting, João calls one of his own with the deck crew. He calls out the “bitching” that’s been going on behind his back. Funnily enough, when he gives the space for Harry, Adam, and Culver to air any grievances, they’re stunned into silence. João lets it go, and I laughed seeing Culver with his tail between his legs. Instant karma.

In the galley, Jaimee tries to clear the air with Tzarina. Her hands-on approach doesn’t go down very well. “Don’t touch me please,” Tzarina asks. She tells Jaimee that it’s not her fault she’s feeling so crappy, but that she just needs space. In confessional, Tzarina admits she’s having childhood flashbacks. She’s the weird kid, Culver’s the jock, and Jaimee’s the cheerleader. She’s gotta put her “brace back on and eat crayons in the corner.” I love Tzarina. She’s reality TV gold.