This Below Deck Mediterranean Star Is “Totally Surprised” By Shocking Relationship Update

Summary Prepare for drama and excitement as Below Deck Mediterranean returns on June 3 at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo, featuring new crew challenges and luxurious destinations.

Reality show fans rejoice as Below Deck Med's Aesha Scott announces engagement to longtime love Scott Dobson after four years of dating.

Aesha was surprised by the oceanfront proposal at Homunga Bay, complete with a stunning ring designed to symbolize their love story.

Below Deck Mediterranean fans have an exciting relationship update to celebrate as one of its main cast members has announced a huge milestone. While the Below Deck franchise isn’t typically known for its romances, there are a few relationships that viewers have become invested in over the years. From boatmances turned to full-blown romances, there have been a few romantic relationships throughout the franchise that have lasted, but most of the relationships on Below Deck tend to last for a season, not a lifetime. As one cast member announces their shocking new relationship update, Below Deck Mediterranean fans are celebrating.

Below Deck Med’s Aesha Scott announced that she’s engaged to her longtime love Scott Dobson, who she’s been dating for the last four years. “Homunga Bay was my dream place to get engaged, but I had no idea it was coming and was totally surprised,” Aesha shared with US Weekly, who had some exclusive photos of their oceanfront proposal. Scott’s jewelry designer, Layla Kaisi, shared, “Scott was so thoughtful and cared deeply about creating a piece that truly symbolized Aesha and his love for her.” Aesha’s stunning ring features several different styles of diamonds, all meant to represent her family.

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Aesha & Scotty's Relationship Timeline Explained

Aesha and Scotty have been together for over four years. While Aesha kept quiet about her personal life in her earlier seasons of Below Deck, as her relationship with Scotty grew to be more serious, she opened up more about her loving partner. “The biggest thing is just trust. I don’t see any point in being in a relationship if you don’t trust that person. I think Scott and I spent time together and time apart on and off since our relationship started,” Aesha explained. She shared that her time with Scotty is more valuable because there’s less of it.

In recent years, Aesha and Scotty have become more serious in their relationship, with their first big milestone happening just months before the proposal. The couple, who had been living in different rental properties and, for a time, an ambulance that was converted into a living space, decided to take the next step in their relationship and put down roots. Aesha and Scotty purchased a home in New Zealand in 2023, sharing that they were happy to be able to have a place to call their own. After years of working at their relationship, things have started to settle down.

While Aesha is going to be a major part of Below Deck Mediterranean season 9, her time on the series rarely impacts her relationship with Scotty. She’s always quick to mention him in passing, sharing stories and relating the drama of the Mustique back to her real life at home. Still, Aesha’s major news with Scotty is a sweet reminder that her life back home is ready and waiting for her after a charter season. As Below Deck Mediterranean gets ready to set sail, Aesha and Scotty are prepared to weather any storm together.

Below Deck Mediterranean premieres on June 3 at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.

Sources: US Weekly, Aesha Scott/Instagram