On the September 29, 2025 episode of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10, new stew Victoria San Juan revealed a deeply personal story that left viewers and crew members emotional.
During a quiet conversation with Chief Stew Aesha Scott and fellow stew Kizzi Kitchener, Victoria shared that she is single—but for reasons far more devastating than a breakup.
“Technically I am single. But mine is very tragic,” she said, before revealing that her boyfriend passed away just eleven months earlier. Even more heartbreaking, he died on her birthday.
Who Was Victoria San Juan’s Boyfriend?
Victoria’s boyfriend, Bon, worked as a dive instructor.
He tragically drowned during a vacation, despite being highly experienced in the water. Victoria explained that his death remains somewhat of a “mystery,” making the loss even harder to accept.
“He was a dive instructor at the time, and I had a whole romance with him,” she said in her confessional. “We did everything together.”
A Love Story That Became a Painful Loss
Victoria met Bon while pursuing her dive certification.
Their chemistry was immediate, and the relationship grew quickly as they shared adventures both above and below the water. She described their time together simply as “beautiful.”
But losing him shattered her world. “Losing someone I love so much, your heart physically hurts,” she shared. “The first two months I was, like, brain dead.”
How His Death Changed Her Life
Bon’s passing affected every part of Victoria’s life, including the sport that once brought her joy.
She stopped scuba diving entirely after the tragedy. “I just couldn’t do it,” she admitted, explaining that the water became a painful reminder rather than a place of comfort.
Aesha Scott Praises Victoria’s Strength
Aesha Scott, moved by Victoria’s vulnerability, praised her resilience in an interview.
“She is such an incredible human,” Aesha said. “If the love of my life died a year prior, who knows how long it would take me to get back to work.”
Aesha commended her for joining such a demanding show while still navigating immense grief.
Why Victoria’s Story Matters This Season
Producers hinted that Season 10 would highlight more real-life struggles among the crew. Victoria’s experience is one of the most powerful examples.
Aesha noted that viewers dealing with their own losses will likely connect deeply with Victoria’s honesty. Her candidness offers comfort to people who have endured similar heartbreak.
Victoria’s Journey as a New Cast Member
Season 10 features both familiar and new faces aboard the yacht, including Captain Sandy Yawn, Aesha Scott, bosun Nathan Gallager, chef Josh Bingham, Kizzi Kitchener, Christian Trimino, and Tessa Budd.
Victoria, despite her emotional burden, stepped into her role with grace and vulnerability. Viewers can expect to see her navigate both the demands of yachting life and her ongoing healing process.
More Than a Reality TV Moment
Victoria’s story is a reminder that reality TV cast members are real people with real pain.
Her willingness to share her loss on camera shows tremendous courage. As the season continues, audiences will see more of her resilience—and the strength she is slowly rebuilding.