The girlfriend of disgraced Below Deck Down Under star Luke Jones claims the yachtsman was “acting” when he climbed naked into fellow actress Margot’s bed “without consent” and was subsequently fired.
Fitness trainer Diana Maldonado, who is dating the Gold Coast-born boatswain, reportedly told a fan of the Bravo series that the shocking incident was just part of a “TV show” and not “in real life.”
The Below Deck fan shared a screenshot of her interaction with Diana on Twitter after updating her on Instagram about Luke’s behavior.
The fan wrote: “The fact that you are dating this man shows that you approve of his behavior that he is a predator.”
In response to the news, Diana replied, ‘Girl, he was just acting.’ It’s a TV show, not real life.’
The girlfriend of disgraced Below Deck Down Under star Luke Jones claims the sailor was merely “acting” on the hit reality series when he was fired for sexual misconduct. Diana Maldonado and Luke are pictured together
Fitness trainer Diana Maldonado, who is dating the Gold Coast-born boatswain, reportedly told a fan of the Bravo series that the shocking incident was just part of a “TV show” and not “in real life.”
The interaction sparked outrage on social media, with one fan writing, ‘Why would anyone ‘act’ like a predator knowing it would haunt them forever? ‘No one’s buying this!’
“Talk about being in total denial.” “I hope she doesn’t pass out near her Romeo,” added another.
It’s unclear how long Diana and Luke have been together, but he has popped up on her Instagram several times over the past few months.
In a joint training video, Diana referred to the yachtie as her “partner”.
Chron Australia has reached out to Diana for comment.
The Below Deck fan shared a screenshot of her interaction with Diana on Twitter after updating her on Instagram about Luke’s behavior
Glamorous Diana is a fitness trainer on Instagram and currently resides in Dubai
In the latest episode of Below Deck Down Under, Luke was fired after he climbed “without consent” into the bed of castmate Margot Sisson, who was sound asleep in her underwear.
Second Stew Laura Bileskalne’s reaction to the incident also led to Captain Jason letting her go after she insisted Luke wasn’t to blame.
After a naked Luke laid himself in Margot’s bed, who fell asleep unconscious after a night of heavy drinking, the producers stepped in and told Luke to leave her alone.
“Can you go away for a second?” he told the cameramen.
“We can’t do that, she said no, she said no,” the producers told him.
In the latest episode of Below Deck Down Under, Luke was fired after “without consent” climbing into the bed of fellow cast member Margot Sisson, who was sound asleep in her underwear.
When Aesha returned to the hut, she tells her friend that Luke was in her hut and ran out “naked”.
‘Oh dear God. “Ew, he was naked?” Margot replied, to which Aesha asked, “Did you consent to him being in here?”
“No, I was sleeping,” said Margot. “I didn’t invite that at all.”
Aesha then informed Captain Jason, who wanted to know if Sisson was “safe”.
“So is she safe? She’s safe, yes?’ said Captain Jason. “She is safe,” Aesha said.
Margot, who was drunk and half asleep at the time, was shocked to find Luke had been lying naked in her bed
Luke was fired by Captain Jason Chambers the next day
Aesha tearfully claimed Luke tried to “take advantage of Margot’s drunkenness” while she was “completely unconscious” in bed.
Captain Jason then went to Luke’s room and ordered him to spend the night in a hotel.
The next morning, Jason gathered the remaining crew members and informed them that Luke would be fired.
He also lectured the crew on the importance of consent and boundaries, and emphasized the rules they must follow on board.
Jason then fired Luke, who simply replied, “I accept that.”
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