Luke Jones and Laura Bileskaline, who were fired from Below Deck Down Under, have issued apologies for their actions on the show. Laura apologized to Adam Kodra for making him feel uncomfortable and to Margot Sisson for her lack of empathy. Luke “liked” Laura’s statement and posted a vague caption of his own, seemingly referring to the controversy.
Luke Jones and Laura Bileskaline spoke out about being fired from Below Deck Down Under, with Laura apologizing for her unwelcome advances towards Adam Kodra and questioning Margot Sisson’s incident with Luke, while Luke made a vague statement on Instagram in response to the controversy.
Title: Below Deck Down Under Stars Luke Jones and Laura Bileskaline Address Controversy and Apologize for Their Actions
Luke Jones and Laura Bileskaline, former cast members of Below Deck Down Under, have broken their silence after facing termination from the show. In a recent Instagram post, Laura expressed her apologies to Adam Kodra for making him feel uncomfortable due to her unwelcome advances. She also extended an apology to her fellow castmate Margot Sisson for her lack of empathy regarding an incident involving Luke. Laura, reflecting upon her personal growth, acknowledged her mistakes and emphasized that the show is meant for entertainment.
Sharing unity in their response, Luke “liked” Laura’s statement on social media. He indirectly addressed the controversy through a cryptic caption on his Instagram, stating that one’s self-worth should not be measured by others’ opinions, and that reality is subjective. Instead, he urged individuals to take ownership of their actions and move forward.
The incident that sparked controversy occurred when the power went out on the boat, leading Luke to inappropriately enter Margot’s bed while naked. Producers had to intervene, and Captain Jason Chambers decided to send Luke to a hotel before relieving him of his duties the next day. Captain Jason strongly emphasized the importance of respecting boundaries and initiated steps to create a safe environment among the crew.
Laura found herself entangled in the situation as well when she defended Luke’s actions, prompting Aesha Scott to bring her lack of boundaries with Adam to Captain Jason’s attention. Confirming Adam’s discomfort, Captain Jason deemed Laura’s actions disrespectful and terminated her employment, explaining that her behavior contradicted the boundaries and respect he had established for the crew.
Following the episodes’ airing, both Aesha and Captain Jason received overwhelming support on social media for how they handled the incident. Aesha, who had previously spoken about her own experience with sexual assault, emphasized the importance of a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. She reminded followers that everyone has the right to have fun and feel safe, directing them to keep an eye on their friends and offer support to one another.
Viewers can catch Below Deck Down Under on Bravo every Monday at 8 p.m. ET as the crew navigates the challenges of the high seas and strives to maintain a respectful and safe working environment.
