Below Deck Mediterranean returns with Season 10 — the below deck new season fans have been waiting for — premiering on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with episodes streaming on Peacock the following day. The charter season is set in Barcelona, Spain, aboard the motor yacht Bravado. Captain Sandy Yawn returns alongside Chief Stew Aesha Scott, with Nathan Gallagher promoted to bosun and Max Salvador back on deck. New crew members include Chef Josh Bingham, stews Kizzi Kitchener and Victoria SanJuan, and deckhands Christian Trimino and Tessa Budd. Viewers without cable can use a five‑day free trial from DIRECTV to stream live.
Aesha Scott addressed the season’s look and her advice to newcomers. “I was having an absolute hair nightmare,” she said, adding that when she watches, “all I can see is my hair.” She also shared guidance for green stews: “I really, really encourage them to just be as authentic as possible because the viewers aren’t stupid.”
Franchise ripple effects continue as Daisy Kelliher made a rare comment about her ex, Colin MacRae. “I don’t think we need to rehash that,” she said when asked about working together again, adding, “Who I wouldn’t like to work with… I think the obvious: [stewardesses] Danni [Warren] and Diana [Cruz].”
This season also teases a matchmaking charter twist: a bachelor brings six potential partners aboard with a matchmaker to help him choose, adding romance to the usual high‑pressure service and crew dynamics.
Release & Where to Watch
- Premiere: Monday, September 29, 2025 (8 p.m. ET)
- Where to watch: Bravo (live); Peacock (next day)
- Yacht & Setting: M/Y Bravado, Barcelona, Spain
- Returning: Captain Sandy Yawn; Chief Stew Aesha Scott; Bosun Nathan Gallagher; Deckhand Max Salvador
- New: Chef Josh Bingham; Stews Kizzi Kitchener & Victoria SanJuan; Deckhands Christian Trimino & Tessa Budd
- Cord‑cutters: DIRECTV five‑day free trial for live streaming
Filming for Season 10 wrapped on September 20, 2024, and the show returns aboard a brand-new motor yacht, Bravado, measuring approximately 147.4 ft (44.91 m). Captain Sandy Yawn and Chief Stew Aesha Scott return, guiding a refreshed crew ensemble.
Season 10 Cast & Crew Breakdown
The official Bravo cast bio page, Meet the Below Deck Med Season 10 Cast, lays out the returning and new faces in detail:
- Captain Sandy Yawn – from Bradenton, Florida; born February 23; Pisces; 37 years of yachting experience.
- Aesha Scott (Chief Stew) – from Tauranga, New Zealand; born November 27; Sagittarius; 9 years in yachting.
- Nathan Gallagher (Bosun) – from Burtonport, Ireland; born June 19; Gemini; 3 years of experience (promoted from deckhand).
- Max Salvador (Deckhand) – from Cannes, France; born August 5; Leo; 6 years’ experience (returning cast).
- Josh Bingham (Chef) – from Bath, England; born July 2; Cancer; 3 years’ experience.
- Kizzi Kitchener (Stew) – from Ipswich, England; born May 8; Taurus; 3 years’ experience; likes “spicy margarita nights.”
- Victoria SanJuan (Stew) – from Hollywood, Florida; born September 5; Virgo; 4 years of experience; likes “painting, twerking, scuba diving, and making divine guacamole.”
- Christian Trimino (Deckhand) – from Villavicencio, Colombia; born May 22; Gemini; 2 years’ experience; loves traveling and working out.
- Tessa Budd (Deckhand) – from South Coast, Australia; born March 8; Pisces; 4 years’ experience; learning to fly a plane in her off time.
This mix of seasoned and fresh crew members sets the stage for tension, growth, and especially interpersonal drama aboard Bravado.
Backstage Insights & Cast Perspectives
In a recent interview with Vulture, Aesha Scott admitted, “I was having an absolute hair nightmare,” acknowledging that her appearance didn’t escape scrutiny this season. Vulture also teased her advice to newcomers, though the hair comment provided a more grounded window into what she endured behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, Parade secured an exclusive chat with Captain Sandy, who reflected on a decade of Below Deck Med and previewed what’s at stake this season: “It’s been incredible … The journey is so rewarding. I get to meet people …” The captain describes herself as “back in the city she once called home,” referring to filming in Barcelona, Spain as the charter backdrop.
Parade’s broader Season 10 guide confirms a few more plot beats: a bachelor will come aboard the yacht to vet six potential partners using a matchmaker, promising romantic tension atop the usual charter stress.
Episode One & Early Drama
Critics were busy dissecting the premiere. Vulture’s “Below Deck Mediterranean Premiere Recap: A Hectic Start” captures the opening chaos. Vulture recap notes that the charter guests push the crew hard from the get-go. One striking moment involves bosun Nathan Gallagher calling a team misstep a “disgrace,” according to a Yahoo headline summarizing early guest backlash.
On Reddit, fans confirmed the scheduling logistics: “Med is here and will air at 8pm ET with streaming next day.” The thread also warned of escalating toxicity in comment sections, a recurring issue in Below Deck Med fandoms.
Off-Screen Drama & Franchise Crossover Echoes
Although not part of Below Deck Mediterranean directly, long-time Below Deck Sailing Yacht drama continues to ripple through the franchise community. Daisy Kelliher and her ex, Colin MacRae, remain touchpoints for reality-TV discussion. A Bravo Daily Dish retrospective revisits their falling-out. Bravo Daily Dish notes Colin said, “We were kind of bouncing around together … then it kind of turned a little toxic … and I ended things around December [of] last year.” (He added, “We explored something together.”)
On the reunion, Daisy leveled criticism: “Because we triggered each other. … I become very defensive,” referring to the relational tension that plagued their dynamic.
Earlier coverage also documents that Colin claimed he and Daisy had “hooked up before this season,” catching fans off guard. Bravo Daily Dish echoes a Vulture piece and bravo re-reporting of the reunion breakdown. Vulture’s interview doesn’t address this arc directly, but the specter of past franchise turmoil always informs audience expectations.
What to Watch for This Season
With new faces, a fresh yacht, and romantic intrigue built into the charter storyline, tension is baked into every scene. The mix of returning favorites (Sandy, Aesha, Nathan, Max) with newbies complicates room dynamics. Aesha’s candid remarks on her own struggles hint at what’s behind-the-scenes. Captain Sandy’s reflection on “the journey” signals she’s personalizing her leadership style this year.
Meanwhile, early critiques—such as guests criticizing the crew and Nathan calling an error a “disgrace”—suggest the high standards of Below Deck Mediterranean have not softened. Critics and fans will likely scrutinize those early missteps closely.
The crossover undercurrent from Below Deck Sailing Yacht drama involving Daisy and Colin may not directly impact Med’s plot, but passionate fandoms will draw parallels and watch for connective threads.
Whether the season lives up to the hype remains to be seen, but Below Deck’s 10th Med voyage seems full of promise, pressure, and possibly heartbreak. Stay tuned to BuddyTV for recaps, cast insights, and breakdowns of every twist along the way.
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