Whatever Happened to Aesha Scott From Below Deck Mediterranean?
Aesha Scott did not fade away after Below Deck Mediterranean. She rose through the ranks, became a chief stew on two Below Deck series, and in 2026 returned as chief stew while starting married life.
The old version of this article mixed her story up with other people, gave her the wrong job, the wrong dates and a wrong family story. This update replaces all of that with her verified path.
The Short Answer
- Aesha Scott is a New Zealand chief stewardess and reality television personality.
- She first appeared on Below Deck Mediterranean season 4 in 2019 as a second stew.
- She later became chief stew on Below Deck Down Under seasons 1 and 2.
- She returned to Below Deck Mediterranean as chief stew for seasons 9, 10 and 11.
- She married Scott “Scotty” Dobson in New Zealand on 7 March 2026.
- As of mid-2026, she had no children and had not announced a pregnancy.
Who Is Aesha Scott?
Aesha Jean Scott was born on 27 November 1991 in Tauranga, New Zealand. She grew up in Tauranga, a coastal city on New Zealand’s North Island.
Before yachting, she earned a double science degree from Victoria University in Wellington. She then worked briefly in a laboratory before moving to Antibes, France, to look for work on yachts.
Her first yachting work was on a small boat, where she started as a deckhand. She then moved into the interior department and worked her way up to chief stew over several years at sea.
Her Below Deck Journey
Aesha’s rise is the core of her story. She did not start as a chief stew, and she did not start as a deckhand on the show.
| Series and season | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Below Deck Mediterranean, season 4 (2019) | Second stew | Debut, working under chief stew Hannah Ferrier |
| Below Deck Mediterranean, season 5 | Second stew | Returned during the season |
| Below Deck Down Under, seasons 1 and 2 | Chief stew | Led the interior team under Captain Jason Chambers |
| Below Deck Mediterranean, seasons 9 and 10 | Chief stew | Returned to the Med under Captain Sandy Yawn |
| Below Deck Mediterranean, season 11 (2026) | Chief stew | Filmed in Dubrovnik, Croatia, aboard M/Y Akira One |
Season 11 premiered on 8 June 2026 on Bravo, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock. Aesha led one of her youngest stew teams yet, while wedding planning ran alongside the charter season in the show’s storyline.
Is Aesha Scott a Good Chief Stew?
Viewers and captains have praised her for a direct, warm leadership style. She is known for humour, clear orders and hands-on work, rather than a distant management style.
That style matters on a superyacht. The chief stew runs the interior team, manages guest service, cabins, laundry and table service, and sets the tone for the stews. Aesha’s record across two series shows she kept that role over several seasons, which is itself a sign of trust from production and captains.
Her time on Below Deck Down Under, in particular, built her reputation. She led the interior team through difficult charters and crew changes, and returned to the Med in the same senior role.
Aesha Scott and Hannah Ferrier
Aesha and Hannah Ferrier first worked together on Below Deck Mediterranean season 4. Hannah was the chief stew. Aesha was her second stew.
They did not meet as fashion models, as the old article claimed. They met through yachting and the show.
The two have stayed in touch since. Hannah Ferrier was among the Below Deck guests at Aesha’s wedding in March 2026, alongside Anastasia Surmava and Captain Sandy Yawn.
Aesha Scott and Jack Stirrup
Aesha and deckhand Jack Stirrup had a boat romance during Below Deck Mediterranean season 4. That relationship ended after the season.
Jack Stirrup is not her husband, and he is not the father of a child with her. The old article’s claim that the pair were still together since 2016 and had a daughter named Anabella in September 2019 is not supported and has been removed.
After that split, Aesha moved on. Her long-term partner since 2020 is Scott Dobson, described below.
Aesha Scott and Scott Dobson: Marriage in 2026
Aesha first met Scott “Scotty” Dobson when they were at high school in New Zealand. They did not start dating until years later.
Key dates in their relationship:
- Started dating in 2020, going public in July 2020
- Bought their first house together in New Zealand in March 2024
- Engaged in May 2024, after four years together
- Married on 7 March 2026 near Tauranga, New Zealand
- Honeymooned in Queenstown, New Zealand
About 130 guests attended the wedding. Aesha later shared photos and details on social media, and Bravo reported the wedding on 9 March 2026, with further details on 16 March 2026.
Scott Dobson is not a Below Deck cast member. Bravo has described him as a speed flyer, an extreme sport involving a parachute.
Does Aesha Scott Have Children?
No. As of June 2026, Aesha and Scott Dobson had no children and had not announced a pregnancy.
In interviews in 2026, Aesha said the couple definitely want children in the future, but she was honest about the timing. She said she did not think it was safe or wise to work as a stewardess while pregnant, and that she wanted to keep yachting for now.
Any photos online claiming to show a maternity shoot for the couple are not genuine. That point was flagged in coverage in June 2026, and readers should not treat such images as proof of a pregnancy.
What Is Aesha Scott Doing Now?
As of 2026, Aesha Scott’s current status is:
- Married to Scott Dobson since 7 March 2026
- Chief stew on Below Deck Mediterranean season 11, which aired in 2026
- Still based in New Zealand between filming and yachting work
- Active on social media, unlike the old article’s claim that she had no accounts and had vanished
She has spoken about a future beyond yachting, including family life, but she has not announced a retirement from the show. No future season beyond season 11 is confirmed in this update, and no unverified next project is claimed here.
What Changed in This Update
- Corrected her debut: second stew on Below Deck Mediterranean season 4 in 2019, not a deckhand in 2018.
- Removed the false claim that she moved to Australia to work as a yacht chef and now lives in Sydney.
- Removed the false claim that she kept a low profile, had no social media and was last seen in 2017.
- Removed the wrong biography that placed her in Seattle, Alaska, UC Berkeley, modelling and Sports Illustrated. That story does not match Aesha Scott.
- Removed the $3.1 million net worth figure. No reliable source was found for it, so no net worth total is given here.
- Removed the claim that she is now a full-time travel nurse. She is a chief stew.
- Removed the Jack Stirrup daughter claim and the fashion-model friendship story about Hannah Ferrier.
- Removed unrelated filler about Below Deck in general, a generic blog about “Aesha and Jack”, and a broken “Jack Below Deck Girlfriend” section.
- Added her chief stew runs on Below Deck Down Under and her return to the Med for seasons 9, 10 and 11.
- Added her marriage to Scott Dobson on 7 March 2026, with the Queenstown honeymoon.
- Kept the slug, URL, category and publish status unchanged, as this is a text update only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whatever happened to Aesha Scott?
She became a chief stew. After starting as a second stew on Below Deck Mediterranean in 2019, she led the interior team on Below Deck Down Under and then returned as chief stew on Below Deck Mediterranean seasons 9, 10 and 11.
Is Aesha Scott still on Below Deck?
Yes, as of 2026. She was chief stew on Below Deck Mediterranean season 11, which premiered on 8 June 2026.
Who is Aesha Scott married to?
Scott “Scotty” Dobson. They married on 7 March 2026 in New Zealand.
Are Aesha Scott and Jack Stirrup still together?
No. They dated during Below Deck Mediterranean season 4 and later split. Aesha’s husband is Scott Dobson.
Does Aesha Scott have children?
No, as of June 2026. She has said she and her husband want children in the future, but no pregnancy has been announced.
What is Aesha Scott’s net worth?
No reliable published total was found for this update, so no figure is given. Unverified net worth numbers for reality stars should be treated with care.
Bottom Line
Aesha Scott’s story is a rise, not a disappearance. She entered Below Deck Mediterranean as a second stew in 2019, earned the chief stew role on two series, and in 2026 combined a new season as chief stew with her marriage to Scott Dobson in New Zealand.
