Below Deck Down Under Recap: Escalation Tactics

Ben was completely blindsided by Ellie’s sudden outburst, even more so than Jason, who was already confused by the kitchen’s disarray. He hadn’t seen any signs that she was unhappy, and it happened right before they needed to start serving customers. It seemed her stress mirrored Ben’s own anxiety about getting dinner out on time – something he’d been actively working on. While a quick disagreement might have been manageable, Ellie remained upset when she returned to the kitchen. When Ben hesitantly said he wasn’t sure he could handle her attitude, she told him to deal with it and stop complaining. Daisy, who entered the kitchen at that moment, was stunned that anyone would speak to a manager that way.






