8 Below Deck Alums We Hope Return To The Franchise In 2025 (Even Some Villains Should Make A Comeback)

Below Deck has produced many memorable cast members over the years, and here are eight that we think should come back in 2025. After years of the original, Below Deck Mediterranean, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Adventure, and Below Deck Sailing Yacht have also introduced countless new crew members to the fold of the hit Bravo franchise. Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is currently airing, with plenty of drama unfolding week to week.

Bad boy Gary King remains tangentially interested in Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher, who is still reeling from her ill-fated boatmance with former Chief Engineer Colin Macrae. However, Deckhand Chase Lemacks has proven to be the catch onboard the Parsifal III, with stews Diana Cruz and Danni Warren ready to throw hands for his affections. They're not the only memorable cast members we're hoping to see on our screens in 2025.

8 Sunny Marquis

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Sunny Marquis would be a great face to see again on Below Deck season 12 in 2025. There's hope that she'll be appearing in the upcoming season, since there was a sneak peek that surfaced this year featuring a deckhand that wore a hat similar to Sunny's. Additionally, she's actually still with Bosun Ben Willoughby, meaning Sunny is still firmly planted in the franchise.

Sunny had a bumpy ride in Below Deck season 11. She was a competent and positive presence in the deck crew, but Ben's treatment of her cast a shadow over Sunny's season. He led her on and appeared to only use her when he wanted to hook up, even FaceTiming former fling Camille Lamb and posting her on his Instagram during the season. However, it all worked out in the end, with Ben and Sunny's love lasting past the charter season.

7 Elena Dubaich

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Elena "Ellie" Dubaich definitely positioned herself as more of a villain on Below Deck Mediterranean season 10, but we'd still love to see her back for next season. Chief Stew Aesha Scott is a fan-favorite in Captain Sandy Yawn's crew, but Ellie gave her a run for her money last season. Aesha reached her last shred of patience when Ellie started to question her leadership and eschew rank. Carrie O'Neill threatened her position on the boat, and Ellie wouldn't let Aesha forget it.

Ellie's storyline with Bri Muller and Lead Deckhand Joe Bradley was boring, but if she's going to have more drama with Aesha, we're ready to see it. She's definitely an entertaining villain, and hopefully, she'll be back to challenge Aesha and Captain Sandy. Viewers just need to hope Joe is gone for good.

6 Barbie Pascual

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Bravolebrity Barbie Pascual's blatant privilege is the gift that just keeps on giving, making her a perfect cast member to return in 2025. She appeared on Below Deck season 11 as a clueless, spoiled rich girl trying to fulfill her daddy's wishes and get her trust fund. However, she was so out of touch that it was hard to believe she was even a real person, making her ideal comedic relief in the show.

Barbie and Kyle Stillie had a somewhat cute boatmance, so it would be interesting to see how that developed in 2025. Kyle had a bit of a puppy dog crush on Barbie, but after they hooked up, Barbie felt ashamed and worried about what her father would say. After leaving the charter season in a huff over her poor treatment, a return would be deliciously awkward.

5 Kyle Stillie

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Most of Kyle's storyline in Below Deck season 11 revolved around his boatmance with Barbie, but regardless of their relationship status, it would still be great to see him back for the next season. He seemed to work pretty well with Ben and Joe, with little concern about their dramatic power struggle throughout the season. He was mostly a goofball, ready to don his kilt on any drunken occasion.

He and Barbie didn't leave the yacht on good terms, and it appears that whatever romance they had fizzled. We think it would be great to get more of Kyle's entertaining personality on Below Deck season 12, and perhaps a new romance for the deckhand. It would even be fun and awkward to bring he and Barbie back together for another charter. Hopefully, we didn't see the last of his quippy jokes in season 11.

4 Bri Muller

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Bri had a rough go of things on Below Deck Mediterranean, but that doesn't mean we wouldn't want to see her back for the next season. The Third Stew had almost no experience, and it showed aboard the Mustique. However, Captain Sandy has made it her mission to increase the female presence in yachting, so she gave Bri many chances to improve. Unfortunately, whenever she received criticsm from Aesha, Captain Sandy, or Ellie, she started to cry.

Bri's inability to do the laundry was baffling, but finally, a color system helped her sort things out. Her romance with Joe was embarrassing, and her power struggles with Ellie were baffling. However, she meant well and seemed to want to legitimately improve. We'd like to see her make a triumphant comeback and put Ellie in her place in subsequent seasons.

3 Fraser Olender

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Fraser's been accused of being a terrible Chief Stew on Below Deck, but we're looking forward to his return in future seasons. The Chief Stew was spotted on a bootleg recording of the Below Deck crew docking a ship a few months ago. Also seen aboard were Captain Kerry and what appeared to be Sunny getting the yacht safely to shore. While Fraser wasn't always the most effective Chief Stew, preferring to gossip with Xandi Olivier over actually managing Barbie, he was always entertaining.

Fraser doesn't have the same fan-favorite status that Chief Stews like Aesha or Kate Chastain possess, but he's still a welcome face in the hit series. He and Captain Kerry seem to have a hit or miss relationship, but Captain Kerry still trusts Fraser's opinions and decision-making onboard. If he and Barbie are forced to work together again, that could be a different story.

2 Natalya Scudder

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Natalya Scudder appeared as Second Stew on Below Deck Mediterranean season 7, but her time was overshadowed by the conflicts with Kyle Viljoen and Chief Stew Natasha Webb. She deserves another chance to prove herself in either the Second Stew or Chief Stew role without drama from Kyle or Natasha getting in her way. Natalya had a tumultuous relationship with Natasha, but bringing her back could explore her growth in a new role. If she struggled again, we'd know it was her attitude that caused problems in season 7.

Natasha could bring balance to a high-drama cast with her no-nonsense attitude and voice of reason. She'd make a great replacement for Daisy if she chose to leave her role on Below Deck Sailing Yacht. She could even replace Aesha on Below Deck Down Under, since she's moved to Below Deck Mediterranean.

1 Aesha Scott

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Aesha is one of the best Below Deck cast members ever, so, of course, we'd love to see her return to the Below Deck franchise in 2025. She recently took over as Chief Stew on Below Deck Mediterranean after a stint on Below Deck Down Under and a solid camaraderie with Captain Jason Chambers. However, it's unlikely she'll be able to fulfill Chief Stew duties on both Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Down Under.

Aesha had a difficult time with stews Bri and Ellie on Below Deck Mediterranean because of their obsession with hierarchy and lack of skills in comparison to Carrie, who came onboard late in the charter season to save the day. However, Aesha still managed to rise above the fray with her humor and leadership skills. Hopefully, she'll be back in the Below Deck franchise in 2025.

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