Ben Robinson and Ellie Dubaich’s Galley Flirt Fest Is Already Sinking the Charter: Why Jenna Is Fuming and Guests Are Starving
In the high-stakes world of Below Deck Down Under Season 4, Episode 4 (“The Chef’s Assistant”), the galley has become ground zero for a budding flirtation that’s throwing the entire charter off course.
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Join NowChef Ben Robinson, fresh off a rocky dynamic with former sous chef Alesia Harris (who fled to interior for some peace from his sarcasm), welcomed Elena “Ellie” Dubaich aboard as his new galley assistant. And let’s just say, the vibes are electric—but not in a way that’s helping service.
From the moment Ellie reported for duty, the two were giggling, bantering, and clearly enjoying each other’s company a little too much.
Ellie even dropped a bombshell in her confessional: Ben had slid into her DMs weeks earlier, admitting he was a “big fan” of her Instagram pictures.
She turned down his drink invite back then, but now? “He’s my f*cking boss,” she quipped, relieved they never hooked up pre-charter—though the chemistry is undeniable.
Ben, ever the charmer, joked about needing to “finesse” her while brainstorming her title (ditching “sous chef” for “galley assistant” since, well, experience isn’t her strong suit).
The problem? This instant rapport turned into major distraction. While guests waited on the pier in puzzled silence, Ben told Ellie they had “time” before changing into whites for the meet-and-greet.
Spoiler: they didn’t. Captain Jason was furious—first impressions matter, and a late crew set a disastrous tone. Things only got worse when Daisy radioed the galley repeatedly for updates. No response. Ben and Ellie were too busy chatting and prepping (slowly) to hear the calls.
The result? Guests starved. Primary Annette demanded ingredient lists for her Bloody Mary (no straw? Unacceptable), rejected the first dish outright (“not my cup of tea”), and waited a full 20 minutes for food to arrive.
The interior team scrambled with drinks as a band-aid, but the damage was done. These poor charter guests, already dealing with strong currents during snorkeling and decor mishaps (polo horses? Try country ones), couldn’t catch a break—and much of it traced back to the galley’s slow burn.
Enter Jenna Woudberg, who’s been quietly vibing with Ben since earlier in the season. Now watching him divide his attention, she’s visibly annoyed. Sources close to the drama (okay, confessionals and fan speculation) suggest jealousy is brewing.
Jenna’s not one to stay silent, and with Ben’s history of emotional rawness (post-breakup tears from his ex-fiancée drama still fresh), this triangle could explode. Is Jenna fuming because she sees a threat, or is it just professional frustration at the service fails?
Fans are divided: Is this harmless galley chemistry, or the start of a full boatmance that’s dooming the charter? Ben’s “powers of manifestation” landed Ellie right where he wanted her, but at what cost?
With Captain Jason demanding the crew “spend all charter making up for” the misstep, and more tension bubbling (Mike eyeing Ellie now too?), Episode 4 proves that too much fun in the kitchen can sink even the sturdiest yacht.
Below Deck Down Under Season 4 airs Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo, streaming next day on Peacock. Will Ben and Ellie’s flirt fest fizzle, or is Jenna about to stir the pot? Sound off below—we’re watching every radio miss.
