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Below Deck Sailing Yacht’s Captain Glenn Shephard Gives Update on Dani Soares and Jean-Luc’s Co-Parenting of Daughter Lilly Rose, Plus Cast’s Reaction

Avid Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans will definitely recall the paternity drama that unfolded between former stew Dani Soares and deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza-Launaux during their respective season on the franchise.

Although the two have apparently sorted out the paternity drama, their former boss, Captain Glenn Shephard , is giving us an update on how the couple is co-parenting following their split.

Below Deck star Dani Soares poses with daughter Lilly Rose

Speaking to Us Weekly , Glenn said Jean-Luc has somewhat stepped up to the plate and has “some involvement now” in daughter Lilly Rose’s life. He has even started up a college fund for her.

“I know that [Jean-Luc] has some involvement now with [his and Dani’s] baby. I heard that he’s setting up a college fund and that he talks to her regularly on zoom because they’re far apart,” Glenn told the outlet at the NBCUniversal Upfront on Monday, May 16. “[Dani is] in Australia and his boat is in the states. He has to keep working obviously and I don’t think he can go to Australia and start a job.”

Glenn admits he gets most of his updates on the couple through secondhand sources, but he added that he thinks Jean-Luc should do more, especially after adamantly dismissing the child as his own in the past.

“I was asking someone what’s his involvement because it’s been a while. Personally, I think he should do more. But I don’t know all the details. I’m not that close with them so I can’t really speak to it,” Glenn shared.

Viewers saw the whole drama play out on their screens between Dani and Jean-Luc.

“Let’s put it this way, this baby was made during the season while we had cameras 24/7 with us and I only slept with one guy,” Dani said in June 2021. “He hasn’t supported me at all in any way. He thinks it is not his child and he doesn’t want to have anything to do with it,” Dani said.

Several months after Dani gave birth to Lilly Rose, and after a paternity test that was demanded by Jean-Luc, he finally claimed the child as his own.

“I’m happy and proud to say sweet and beautiful Lilly Rose is my daughter,” he wrote in an Instagram post in January. “Dani and I have been working and communicating together to the best of our ability. This is imperative [to work out] for the sake of our daughter as she needs both parents in her life.”

Sometimes words just come a little too late, Jean-Luc. And Dani and her former castmates apparently agree.

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Current Below Deck Down Under star and former Below Deck Sailing Yacht stew Alli Dore  told Us Weekly at the time, “I feel like after all the back and forth that happened and all the things that were said about Dani, there should have been a public apology in there to her.”

Chief engineer Colin MacRae also had some choice words for his former co-star, saying, “It’s never too late to redeem yourself with actions, but this pathetic attempt at owning up to being a father just for the sake of social media, with a complete lack of any form of support in real life, gains no respect from me whatsoever. Which is a crying shame because every child deserves to have a father.”

According to Captain Glenn, Dani and Jean-Luc appear to be making some headway in the line of co-parenting. Here’s hoping it continues.

What Happened Between Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux And Dani Soares On Below Deck Sailing Yacht?

Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux and Dani Soares' boatmance on Season 2 of "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" was one of the messiest in "Below Deck" history. The two met during their first and only season and after some flirting, they took their relationship to the next level, per Screen Rant . Soares, who is eight years older than Cerza-Lanaux, was clear that she wanted something serious and even hinted to him about having a baby together, via Us Weekly . "I want to have babies, I want to get married. Do you want to do that? Let's have sex tonight. And if I get pregnant? That's God's will," she told Cerza-Lanaux in an episode.

Cerza-Lanaux and Soares left "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" Season 2 together and it looked as if they were ready to take their romance onto land. Fans were curious to know if their relationship survived after the show. Cerza-Lanaux told Meaww , "Me and Dani aboard Parsifal found an escape you could say in one another ... I think the viewers are going to see how things pan out between me and Dani really soon so I don't want to spill the beans yet, you guys just have to stay tuned." In April 2021, Soares revealed on Instagram that she was pregnant and many wondered if Cerza-Lanaux was the father , which she surprisingly revealed during the Season 2 reunion.

Dani Soares named Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux as the father of her baby

During the "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" Season 2 reunion, Dani Soares stated that Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux was indeed the father of her baby. "Well, let's put it this way, this baby was made during the season while we had cameras 24/7 with us and I only slept with one guy," Soares stated, via ET . She then told host Andy Cohen that Cerza-Lanaux didn't think the baby was his and said that he "doesn't want to have anything to do with it." Soares read a text from him: "Don't go around telling people I'm the dad of this child. And I want a DNA test."

In a separate conversation with Andy Cohen during the reunion, Cerza-Lanaux stated that he wanted to be involved in the baby's life and would even move to Australia where Soares lives, per Us Weekly . In May 2021, Soares announced the arrival of her baby girl on Instagram . "She is here. She is perfect. And we trying to figure this thing out."

The following June, Cerza-Lanaux posted on Instagram , "There's a lot of gossip about my social media silence so I think it's time to clear the air ... I am working on a yacht in Central America and heartbroken to have to hear about the baby's birth on social media and read headlines ... All I can say is if she's mine, I want to be involved 100%." Suffice it to say, fans were not happy with the deckhand.

Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux finally took a paternity test

Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux angered fans yet again when he posted a baby picture of himself on Instagram and made excuses for why he didn't want to take a paternity test. In January 2022, he finally confirmed that he was the father of Dani Soares' baby. "I can't let 2022 go any further without sharing some beautiful news. An international DNA test that was done awhile ago was no small feat. I'm happy and proud to say Sweet and beautiful Lilly rose is my daughter," he wrote on Instagram . He went on to say that he and Soares had been talking and he had every intention of being in his daughter's life.

Unfortunately, it seems as if Cerza-Lanaux did not step up to the plate after the paternity reveal. His "Below Deck Sailing Yacht" castmates expressed their disappointment in him. "She has not received a single piece of financial, let alone moral, support from JL. His deceptive Instagram post was an absolutely false portrayal of his and her relationship as 'coparents,'" Colin MacRae told Us Weekly . Gary King also alleged that Cerza-Lanaux was an absent father. "It's all good in saying stuff on social media but words are completely different to actions and if his actions spoke louder than his words, then it would be different, but at the moment they're not."

As of now, Soares is raising Lilly in Australia as a single mother while Cerza-Lanaux is living his best life traveling the world, per his Instagram .

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 Cast: Where Are They Now?

Here's what happened to Daisy, Colin, Captain Glenn and the rest of the Parsifal crew.

Considering the series filmed in August 2020, viewers are curious about the whereabouts of our Sailing Yacht favorites...and, more importantly, how the cast and crew managed to film for several weeks amid lockdown. As it turns out, the location of this season was chosen intentionally. At that time, Croatia remained one of few countries in the EU to accept American tourists. In a Reddit AMA , a producer for the show also explained that maintaining safety protocols (which likely included regular Covid testing) was key in filming this season.

Here's what happened to your favorite crew members from Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2:

Colin Macrae

Colin Macrae might serve as the Chief Engineer aboard the Parsifal III, however, when it comes to the inner workings of his relationship, things aren’t as black and white. Despite gushing over his relationship with Martina Alvarez last summer, Macrae revealed that he and Martina have officially parted ways. “Unfortunately my relationship with Martina came to an end a couple of months ago,” Colin captioned his most recent YouTube video . Although his romance is no more, Colin remains optimistic for what’s to come as he embarks on a “fresh start” in none other than Panama. Colin has also continued his efforts in creating content online documenting his many adventures in Linton Bay, Panama , where he’s resided over the course of the last few months.

Glenn Shephard

Captain Glenn Shephard is back and better than ever! The sailboat captain may only have 2 seasons of Below Deck under his belt, but his 20 years of experience certainly make him a notable addition to the Bravo family. Since his summer in Croatia last year, Gl enn has since moved to Spain , which Shephard has deemed his new “happy place.” While becoming a Bravo-lebrity can go to one’s head, Glenn has remained modest when it comes to his newfound fame. The star now offers Zoom sessions with fans of the show, where he dishes on behind-the-scenes details all while sipping cocktails on the Spanish coast.

First Officer Gary King walked away from his very first season on Below Deck Sailing Yacht feeling nothing but grateful. “Reminiscing about the last 6 weeks that have just flown by. I learned lessons that I’ll carry for life,” Gary wrote on Instagram . While fans have been rooting for him and fellow stewardess, Alli Dore to set sails on a possible romance, it appears as King has been flying solo since the series ended. After traveling about to a number of stunning locations, including Mallorca, Spain, Gary returned home to South Africa just in time for Christmas. The Bravo star has since remained in his home country, occupying himself with a series of visits to the golf range and a new passion for landscape photography and cooking.

Natasha De Bourg

The Michelin-star chef has been tuning in this season from her home in the Bahamas, and, well, she hasn't taken to it favorably. The star has posted a series of pics on her Instagram detailing her frustrations with herself on the show, claiming that she is “human and humans are imperfect.” Luckily for Natasha, her friendship with both Dani and Alli has blossomed immensely since wrapping up, and the two have been a huge support for Natasha as she cruises through these waves of criticism.

Daisy Kelliher

Being the Chief Stewardess on any yacht is no easy feat, and Daisy Kelliher is certainly feeling the burn. Following her time at sea in Croatia, Daisy, unfortunately, broke her wrist and found herself back home with mom and dad in Ireland . During lockdown, Daisy accepted a job in Antigua two months later, however, due to the current situation, her efforts at finding adventure fell flat. “I had completely lost myself,” Daisy captioned her photo on Instagram , revealing she began pushing friends away and entered a dark space. Luckily for the Below Deck star, she feels like herself again and is set to start a new job. During a live chat, Daisy revealed to co-star, Sydney Zaruba that she is most likely headed back to Europe, although she’s left much of what she’ll be doing a mystery.

Dani Soares

Dani Soares soared to being a fan favorite this current season and we don’t see that changing anytime soon. Soares, who reigns all the way from Brazil, has gone on to make quite a name for herself since her summer in Croatia. The star currently resides in Sydney, Australia where she is expecting her very first child. Dani revealed the news on social media back in April, however, both her due date and daddy status remain unknown. Although fans have inquired who the father is, Soares made it clear that it isn’t “anybody’s business.” As she embarks on her journey towards motherhood, Dani is currently working as a beauty therapist in the land down under all while taking in her recent rise to fame.

Alli Dore is the third stewardess to join the hit Bravo series, and boy are we glad she did. After wrapping up her summer in Croatia, Alli returned home to Australia, where she was born and raised. Her love for boating didn’t stop when the summer did, as she went on to spend her time in the Whitsundays Islands. As for Alli’s personal life, the star made an appearance on the Unpopular podcast where she revealed that she is pansexual. [I am] “attracted to people’s aura,” she revealed. Alli has gone on to start her very own IGTV series called Pita Party , which she stars in alongside Sailing Yacht co-stars, Daisy and Dani.

Sydney Zaruba

Sydney Zaruba found herself in quite the love triangle last summer in Croatia, but today, she is all about keeping her inner circle small. Sydney, who was born and raised in Florida, moved on over to the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain where she currently works on a 42-meter sailing yacht! This is nothing new for Sydney; considering her experience on Below Deck and, of course, her long history of sailing with her family. In addition to being at sea, Sydney decided to become a travel agent with Explorateur Travel. While the cast of Sailing Yacht has gone their separate ways since the summer ended, Sydney still managed to bump into none other than Captain Glenn on the streets of Palma.

Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux

Jean-Luc may be the youngest Below Deck crew member but he certainly makes up for it in height? Following his summer working on the Parsifal III, Jean-Luc traveled to Mallorca, Spain, an idea many of his co-stars had as well. Shortly after, the 25-year-old made his way on over to Costa Rica , which he’s called home for the last several months. Despite the remarkable views, Jean-Luc is entering some rocky waters as a plethora of rumors have surfaced questioning his role in Dani Soares’ pregnancy. Not only have fans been flooding his social media with questions concerning whether he’s the father or not, but fellow charter guest, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow also went on to add fuel to the fire. In an Instagram video posted back in April, Barrie claimed that Jean-Luc “was too busy getting the other one [Dani] pregnant … He’s gonna be a daddy,” he said. While Dani laughed off the comment, Jean-Luc has yet to address the rumors.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht 's Dani Soares & Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux Air Out Their Baby Drama

During part two of the below deck sailing yacht reunion, dani soares and jean-luc cerza-lanaux discussed their baby drama, including the status of a paternity test..

Below Deck baby drama.

During part two of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season two reunion, which aired tonight, June 22 on Bravo, Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux gave an update on their relationship status and discussed the unconfirmed paternity of the stewardess' daughter Lilly .

As E! News readers well know, Dani surprised Below Deck fans when she announced in April that she was going to be a mom. Before long, fans began wondering if her former co-star was the father.

And, as Dani shared in the new episode, she's pretty confident that the season two deckhand, often called JL, is the father of her daughter, telling reunion host Andy Cohen , "Well, let's put it this way, this baby was made during the season while we had cameras 24/7 with us and I only slept with one guy, so…"

As she continued, Dani claimed that her ex hasn't supported her throughout the pregnancy. "He thinks it's not his child," she added. "And he doesn't want to have anything to do with it."

Per the Bravo personality, she learned she was pregnant upon returning to Australia after filming. "I told him, and he was obviously a bit shocked and everything, but he seemed supportive," she noted. "He told me he would support me, whatever I decided to do. So, he was supportive in the beginning, and then it just changed. Like, around December things just changed, and he was just not interested anymore."

Apparently, on New Year's, Dani received a text that allegedly read: "Don't go around telling people I'm the dad of this child. And I want a DNA test." According to Dani, she agreed to the DNA test as long as Jean-Luc organized and paid for it.

"He hasn't done anything," she revealed. "I asked him again. But, since January, he's asked about the baby like, twice or three times."

To make matters worse, after a "horrible comment" allegedly made by Jean-Luc's mom, Dani now has "zero interest" in the family being "involved in [her] child's life."

However, in his own interview with Andy, Jean-Luc hit back that, if he is the father, he has every intention to be involved in Lilly's life. "The fact that people are telling me that I want nothing to do with this child, it's really tearing me up," he snapped. "All my friends and all my family know the type of person that I am and know that I want everything to do with that child…If it is mine."

Jean-Luc defended that he still didn't know for sure whether Lilly, who was not born yet at the time of taping, was his child. On the status of the paternity test, Jean-Luc relayed, "There was talk of a DNA test, and I still want to do it…We've gone as far as me trying to reach out to her doctor's office."

Later on, Jean-Luc claimed he wanted to be present at the birth, noting, "The fact of me knowing that this could possibly be my child and not being there for the birth is f--king killing me."

After watching his co-stars' feelings on the drama, Jean-Luc asked them to not "judge a book by its cover." He went on to confess that he even considered moving to Australia. "I've thought about every possible avenue, every f--king avenue, and I just haven't come up with one yet," he said. "To Dani, what we had on the show, for me, was real. I don't care what anybody says, even now that we're going through what we're going through."

Jean-Luc went on to call their relationship a "genuine" one and offered up an apology. "The fact that we are at where we are now, I'm really sorry," he remarked. "I would assume to say that most of it is my fault. Maybe, because I'm the boy that you think that I am."

Before concluding, he declared that he wanted to be there for Dani and wanted to co-parent Lilly, if she is his daughter.

For more episodes in the Below Deck franchise, be sure to head to Peacock .

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht: What happened when Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux left Parsifal III together?

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 finale featured Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux leaving Parsifal III together.

In the months since filming ended, Dani had a baby, and Jean-Luc is the presumed baby daddy. Although all signs point to them no longer being a couple, some fan theories speculate they are a couple but are keeping it quiet.

As fans wait for the reunion, Dani has dished what happened with her and Jean-Luc immediately following their departure from the luxury sailing yacht.

Did Jean-Luc and Dani spend time together after Below Deck Sailing Yacht?

New mom Dani, Alli Dore, and Daisy Kelliher dished all about the Below Deck Sailing Yacht finale on Pita Party. Alli set the record straight on her feelings about Gary King and Sydney Zaruba.

Then the conversation turned to Dani and Jean-Luc leaving together. Alli claimed everyone wanted to know what happened, to which Dani replied that’s “not what everyone’s asking me.”

Yes, it was a nice reference to Dani being plagued with the question of who the father of her daughter is. Daisy, Alli, and Dani all laughed before Dani answered Alli’s question.

“I had a hotel booked for a few days in Croatia that was my plan anyways to stay for a few days just to recover before going to Australia,” Dani spilled. “Jean-Luc was going to try and change his flight to stay with me, but he couldn’t, apparently. He flew back to the US like two or three days after we left the boat.”

Unfortunately, Dani didn’t go into detail regarding their time together or what happened after Jean-Luc left for the United States. It’s no secret there’s oh so much more to this story.

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Dani shares what she did after Jean-Luc left

After Jean-Luc left, Dani was in Croatia alone and revealed because of COVID-19, the experience was not what she hoped or imagined.

“I just stayed in Croatia. Because of COVID-19, I was scared, and I was flying to Australia. I had to do the test again. So, I just stayed in the hotel and just enjoyed the spa area. That’s all I did before I flew back to Australia and was in quarantine for two weeks,” Dani expressed.

Well, what Dani Soares revealed regarding her time with Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux after leaving Below Deck Sailing Yacht wasn’t full of the juicy details fans wanted. There’s always the reunion or more Pita Party episodes for Dani to share her story. Hopefully, she chooses one platform.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht reunion airs Monday, June 21, and Tuesday, June 22 at 9/8c on Bravo.

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Dani Soares 'Would Never' Deny Father of Her Daughter From Being in Her Life

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' star Dani Soares opens up to ET about her life as a mom and those rumors about her daughter's father.

In an ironic twist, after giving up yachting, Dani Soares is finally feeling anchored thanks to motherhood.

"Oh my god, it's hard," the Below Deck Sailing Yacht star tells ET of being a first-time mom. She welcomed daughter Lilly in May. She's now raising her in Australia, officially retired from life as a stewardess. "Honestly, it's hard and everything, but if Lilly wasn't here, I feel like I would probably be passed out on the street right now with heels and makeup everywhere, and that's not a good thing. So she definitely came to change my life and give me the meaning that I was looking for."

Dani shocked fans of Below Deck Sailing Yacht by announcing her pregnancy about halfway through the show's season 2 run, which was also just weeks before she gave birth. She says a handful of her castmates knew (specifically fellow stew Alli Dore and chef Natasha De Bourg ), but admits the pregnancy was "shocking for me, as well. It was shocking for everybody."

As soon as Dani announced she was expecting, viewers started piecing together a timeline and came to the (as yet to be confirmed) conclusion that Dani's yachting season fling, deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux, was the baby's father. Dani says fans will get that answer during the show's two-part reunion , airing as special episodes of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen this week. 

"Yes, we'll talk about that there," she teases, but notes that she and Jean-Luc (aka J.L.) don't appear together during the virtual chat. J.L. filmed his interview separately from the rest of the cast, something Dani admits was "disappointing." 

"It's just me talking -- and I'm not confirming or denying anything -- but his name is out there and there is a discussion and all that," she says. "So, it would have been much better if he was there."

"Apparently he was on charter," Dani laments. "I think he's going to explain that there, but I did really wish he was there. That's all. I think that we all should be together to discuss things that relate to all of us. … It's much better when we're all together and we can have a discussion instead of just being separate, and we might not get a chance to answer and things like that. So I wish he was there."

In the sneak peek at the reunion, Dani told Andy that the father of her child "doesn't want to have anything to do with it" and "thinks it's not his child." In the days after the clip surfaced online, headline after headline popped up using those quotes, to which J.L. took issue. He posted to Instagram, "There's a lot of gossip about my social media silence so I think it’s time to clear the air. While others are off chasing their 15 minutes of fame, I am working on a yacht in Central America and heartbroken to have to hear about the baby's birth on social media and read headlines like 'Dani Soares Says Her Baby's Father Doesn’t Want Anything to Do With It.' All I can say is if she's mine, I want to be involved 100 percent."   "As someone who grew up with parents who weren't together, I wouldn't wish that on any child," he added. "Not looking for a pity party. Just want everyone to know how strongly I feel about this, especially the haters who are so sure I am neglecting my responsibility. No one wants to know more than me if this is my baby girl!"

J.L.'s castmates didn't take kindly to the message, as captured by Comments by Bravo, accusing him of "playing the victim" and calling the post a "pity party." ET spoke with Dani before J.L.'s Instagram post. 

“There is no point to telling just my side of the story,” Dani says. “We need everybody’s sides, because we all have different points of view and we all think we were telling the truth, but we all see the truth differently.”

Dani says she and J.L. last saw each other in the few days they had together after filming wrapped late last summer (lining up with when Dani would have gotten pregnant -- and for the record, she does not recall making the "And if I get pregnant, it’s God's will!" comment on the show), and haven't spoken since. It's a bit of a surprise, seeing as the pair walked off the boat seemingly ready to give land-based romance a shot. 

"I think the reunion is going to answer all the questions and more," she offers of what went wrong between the two. "I feel like we're really genuine on the boat and... I was. I know I was, and whatever happened, we still had that thing. I guess if we were in the same country, if we were in the same place, we would probably try to make it work better. Giving it a try, a proper try."

Dani says if her and J.L.'s paths ever crossed, again, though she would not give romance a second shot. When pressed why, she quips, "Hashtag no comment." In a follow-up Instagram post addressing all the comments, J.L. said he was willing to take a paternity test to find out whether he’s Lilly’s father.

"I learned of the baby’s birth, not the pregnancy, on [Instagram]," he wrote. "The goal is for us to take the tests together instead of shipping saliva samples around the world. But yes, there will be one ASAP. No, Australia isn’t open yet or I would have already gone so those of you saying ‘just go’ must not know that. We are truly on different continents, so easier said than done."

"Why am I sharing on Insta?" he continued. "Because it’s the only way I have to set the record straight about me not wanting to be involved if the baby is mine."

J.L. went on to say Dani blocked him on Instagram in December, and suggested he had not spoken to her since. He did, however, claim to have received a message from her the day before his latest post. 

"I would never deny a father seeing their daughter," Dani tells ET. "That's horrendous. … For Lilly’s sake, I know it would have been much better for her to know that her dad actually wants to meet her and wants to know her, than growing up knowing that he didn't really do anything about it."

"I have a view of life that it's like, if we can't change something, then we shouldn't stress about it because there's nothing we can do," she adds, "and there's nothing I can do. I've done everything I can and all I can do now is just make sure I'll take the best care of my daughter and do my best. And that said, the door's always open."

Dani admits that "maybe" there are things left unsaid between her and J.L., but that those comments are for a private conversation. She does say she feels like they're in different life places, nearly a decade of life between them. As for how she's dealing with all the questions and interest in her life from strangers, she’s still adjusting.

"I get so many comments like, 'Oh, she signed up for a reality show, so she should expect this. We should ask about everything about her life...' And I'm like, yeah, I did sign up for a show, during the show, during the filming," she notes. "I appreciate all the support and everything, but the picture that leaked of somebody taking a picture of me pregnant at work, that was a bit overstepping, I think."

"I have zero problems talking about my life. It's just a problem that involves somebody else, and then you have to be careful what you say," she continues. "You have to be careful because it's on TV, it's on the internet. It's going to be there forever. So my daughter is going to see that one day. So you don't want to say things that you're going to regret later. So, you need to be very careful, but it does feel good to talk about it, just to put it out there and just be like, 'Right, you guys all wondering, there you go. Have fun with that information.'"

As for what’s next, Dani’s excited to build a life for herself and Lilly in Australia. She won't return to Below Deck Sailing Yacht for another season. 

“ Below Deck was really my saying goodbye to yachting," she shares. "I thought it was a great way to say goodbye to yachting. I really did. I was ready to move on land and everything. So I'm pretty happy with being in Australia. Australia is such an amazing country and I'm so lucky to be here. I have my daughter now, obviously, and she needs my attention and just having a normal life."

Dani’s Below Deck experience was also a chance to heal from heartbreak. 

"I lost my friend in [the] beginning of 2020, and he was actually more than a friend. I knew him for 14 years, we were together 14 years ago and then we were actually giving it another try, beginning of 2020," the new mom reveals. "So we were together for four months when he passed away, and that's something I don't think I have said on the show, or I haven't said anywhere else."

"I was a bit embarrassed to say that my ex passed away, now I'm here doing a TV show," she says. "But after he passed away, I was like, wow, what is life really meant to be? What is the point? What is the meaning of it? I was just like, you could die at any moment, so what should I do? Should I just get drunk, pass out, or should I just do something meaningful? Become a priest or something. So yeah, I was having... 2020 was hard for everybody, but it was really hard for me."

The two-part Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 2 reunion kicks off Monday night at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo. Part 2 airs on Tuesday at the same time. 

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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Season 2 Reunion Revelations: Dani’s Pregnancy, Gary’s Love Triangle and More

Just the beginning! The Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast virtually came together to break down everything that happened during the show’s second season — and nothing was off-limits.

During part one of the reunion on Monday, June 21, Glenn Shephard , Colin Macrae , Gary King , Natasha De Bourg , Daisy Kelliher , Dani Soares , Alli Dore and Sydney Zaruba returned to reflect on their highs and lows.

Deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux , who had some big questions to answer about his relationship with Dani since the season wrapped , was noticeably absent. However, host Andy Cohen confirmed that Jean-Luc did a separate interview for the reunion where he addressed the speculation that he’s the father of Dani’s baby .

“If that is my child, I want everything and anything to do with that child’s life,” Jean-Luc said in a preview for part two of the reunion, set to air on June 22.

Prior to the reunion, Jean-Luc took to social media to finally respond to fan’s theories about his relationship with Dani, who welcomed her first child in May.

“There’s a lot of gossip about my social media silence so I think it’s time to clear the air. While others are off chasing their 15 minutes of fame, I am working on a yacht in Central America,” he wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 18. “[I’m] heartbroken to have to hear about the baby’s birth on social media and read headlines, like, ‘Dani Soares Says Her Baby’s Father Doesn’t Want Anything to Do With It.’ All I can say is if it’s mine, I want to be involved 100 [percent].”

Jean-Luc continued: “As someone who grew up with parents who weren’t together, I wouldn’t wish that on any child. Not looking for a pity party. Just want everyone to know how strongly I feel about this, especially the haters who are so sure I am neglecting my responsibility. No one wants to know more than me if this is my baby girl!”

Many members of the Below Deck universe quickly responded to the post and called out Jean-Luc for not doing the right thing, including costar Sydney, who asked, “What is wrong with you?!”

“Don’t play the innocent victim here JL. Man the fuk [sic] up,” Colin added in the comments.

Season 2 chef Natasha added: “I’m sorry JL but sounds like a pity party to me. Why didn’t you reach out 9 months ago ??? No woman deserves to be treated the way you treated Danny [sic]”

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While Jean-Luc didn’t appear on part one of the reunion, he was still a large topic of conversation between the crew.

“I think we blame everything on J.L. He’s not here, it makes sense, right? Anything that went wrong this season,” Glenn joked as the rest of the cast members laughed.

Scroll through the gallery below for more revelations from the reunion.

Credit: Courtesy of Dani Soares/Instagram

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 2 Reunion Revelations: Dani's Pregnancy, Gary's Love Triangle and More

Just the beginning! The Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast virtually came together to break down everything that happened during the show's second season — and nothing was off-limits. During part one of the reunion on Monday, June 21, Glenn Shephard , Colin Macrae , Gary King , Natasha De Bourg , Daisy Kelliher , Dani Soares , Alli Dore and Sydney Zaruba returned to reflect on their highs and lows. Deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux , who had some big questions to answer about his relationship with Dani since the season wrapped , was noticeably absent. However, host Andy Cohen confirmed that Jean-Luc did a separate interview for the reunion where he addressed the speculation that he's the father of Dani's baby . "If that is my child, I want everything and anything to do with that child's life," Jean-Luc said in a preview for part two of the reunion, set to air on June 22. Prior to the reunion, Jean-Luc took to social media to finally respond to fan's theories about his relationship with Dani, who welcomed her first child in May. [sendtonews type="float" key="jHLzPxFGoc-2840478-14453"] “There’s a lot of gossip about my social media silence so I think it’s time to clear the air. While others are off chasing their 15 minutes of fame, I am working on a yacht in Central America,” he wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 18. “[I’m] heartbroken to have to hear about the baby’s birth on social media and read headlines, like, ‘Dani Soares Says Her Baby’s Father Doesn’t Want Anything to Do With It.’ All I can say is if it’s mine, I want to be involved 100 [percent].” Jean-Luc continued: “As someone who grew up with parents who weren’t together, I wouldn’t wish that on any child. Not looking for a pity party. Just want everyone to know how strongly I feel about this, especially the haters who are so sure I am neglecting my responsibility. No one wants to know more than me if this is my baby girl!” Many members of the Below Deck universe quickly responded to the post and called out Jean-Luc for not doing the right thing, including costar Sydney, who asked, "What is wrong with you?!" "Don’t play the innocent victim here JL. Man the fuk [sic] up," Colin added in the comments. Season 2 chef Natasha added: "I’m sorry JL but sounds like a pity party to me. Why didn’t you reach out 9 months ago ??? No woman deserves to be treated the way you treated Danny [sic]" While Jean-Luc didn't appear on part one of the reunion, he was still a large topic of conversation between the crew. "I think we blame everything on J.L. He's not here, it makes sense, right? Anything that went wrong this season," Glenn joked as the rest of the cast members laughed. Scroll through the gallery below for more revelations from the reunion. [podcast_block]

Credit: Courtesy of Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux/Instagram

The Crew's Thoughts on Jean-Luc's Work Ethic

The Below Deck stars didn't hold back when they spoke about the deckhand’s absent approach to his job, with chief stew Daisy referring to Jean-Luc as "absolutely moronic" while explaining why she refused to let Dani take the blame for Jean-Luc not completing his duties during their night shifts.

Colin also opened up about his relationship with Jean-Luc throughout the season, some of which fans didn't get to see. 

"I didn't specifically get on with J.L. from the start, we didn't click. But I felt like he kind of didn't want to take instructions from Gary or myself sometimes," the chief engineer said. "That was just his attitude towards work." 

Captain Glenn, who applauded Sydney for her hard work in comparison, added: "He just didn't get the urgency of what is going on."

Credit: Laurent Basset/Bravo (2)

Gary's Treatment of the Women

In response to a fan question about him "being a twat to basically all the women on the boat," Gary admitted that he did feel badly about his behavior . Shortly after, all the women except Natasha raised their hand when they were asked if they felt like the bosun didn't always treat them well.

Daisy specifically called out Gary earlier in the reunion episode for the way he spoke about her when she wasn't around. "You clearly also hated me and thought that I was a giant bitch," she revealed.

Gary, for his part, clarified: "I may have said you were acting bitchy, I never said you're a bitch.”

Credit: Courtesy of Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux/Instagram; Courtesy of Dani Soares/Instagram

Dani and Her Castmates Address Her Baby's Paternity

After Dani shared that Jean-Luc did not want to be involved in her pregnancy, her costars had plenty to say about the deckhand's reaction.

"She's working so hard. She's doing 12-hour days. She's trying to get herself prepared as best as she can. And it is incredibly disgusting and frustrating that [Jean-Luc] won't even acknowledge the situation," Alli responded. "My heart breaks for Dani but she is so strong. I know that she can do this without him and will be better off."

Meanwhile, Gary claimed that Jean-Luc "does not have a spine."

"For the little respect that I had for him, that's gone out the window," he added.

Credit: Bravo

Gary Had a Girlfriend

Alli dropped the bombshell that Gary had a girlfriend when he joined the boat during part two of the Below Deck reunion.

"We were in a very complicated relationship. I hadn't seen her for eight months prior to me coming on the show. Not seeing someone for eight months and growing apart in those months ... do we put a label on that? No," Gary explained after the big reveal.

For Alli, this was a major reason why she felt like it wasn't fair for Sydney to be so mad about their situation with Gary.  

"I did everything I could to be respectful in a situation but at the end of the day, when you sleep with someone when they are in a relationship, I feel like that voids you being able to treat me the way you treated me," Alli told Sydney.

Credit: Courtesy of Alli Dore/Instagram

Another Below Deck Baby

The former stew, who confirmed the news on social media before part one of the reunion aired , revealed that she was expecting a baby.

"Dani and I are pregnant at the same time. It's so cool!" Alli gushed about her exciting news.

Gary admitted that he didn't know his ex was pregnant, but said that he was happy for her.

"She told me when I spoke to her that her boyfriend treats her well and treats her like a princess, and at the end of the day as long as Alli is happy then I am happy," he added.

The Crossing Timeline

After Cohen asked about the crossing, Alli and Gary explained that they were an official couple during that period of time, but that it was never meant to last.

"It was inevitable that she was always leaving to Australia, so I think in the back of our minds we knew that we could never seriously work because of that," Gary clarified. "Regardless of the great chemistry and the ability to make each other laugh endlessly, and also finish each other's sentences."

Credit: Laurent Basset/Bravo(2)

Jean-Luc is the Father of Dani's Baby

"Let's put it this way. This baby was made during the season while we had cameras 24/7 with us and I only slept with one guy," Dani finally confirmed. "He hasn't supported me at all in any way. He thinks it is not his child and he doesn't want to have anything to do with it."

Dani opened up about the negativity that she saw online from people like Jean-Luc's mother and how she struggled with that.

"Obviously, I say during the whole season that I want to be a mom and have a family, but I wanted a family. That was my plan. That was my vision. I would not choose to move to a new country where I don't know anybody and choose to have a child with a 24-year-old boy that I barely knew," she emotionally revealed. "I did not plan that. I am just going with this now and I am sure my little baby girl is going to be amazing."

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'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' 's Dani Soares Welcomes Her First Baby: 'She Is Perfect'

"We both healthy and happy," Dani Soares said in a sweet post announcing the birth of her daughter

Baby aboard! Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Dani Soares announced on Saturday that she has welcomed her first child, a daughter.

"She is here. She is perfect. And we trying to figure this thing out," the Bravo star, 33, wrote on social media alongside a sweet snap that showed her holding her baby girl's hand.

"We both healthy and happy. Thank you for all the support," she continued, adding, "Will post more once mummy had some rest 😂."

Many of the reality star's Below Deck pals were quick to congratulate the new mom on her bundle of joy. "Can't wait to meet her! So proud of you," said Izzy Wouters, while Ciara Layne Duggan added, "Congratulations darling!!! ❤️"

"Super mum!!!! 😍😍😍," added Soares' costar Alli Dore.

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Soares first announced her pregnancy news last month while debuting her baby bump on social media.

"It's just you and I little baby," she captioned the photo .

In another candid social post , Soares shared her pregnancy journey wasn't how she "dreamed" or "planned" it would be.

"From the moment I knew you were here, I've been making sure I'm doing everything I can to help you grow healthy inside of me and to make sure you'll have what you need when you out," Soares wrote. "This is not how I dreamed, not how I planned, but you not unwanted."

"Bringing a life to this world is a blessing and you are here to show me I have a reason to keep going and a purpose in this life," she added. "You already so loved."

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As Soares revealed the sex of her first baby earlier this month, she shared how much she's looking forward to " developing that mother and daughter relationship ."

"I've always been a girlie girl, even when I used to spend hours everyday playing RPG. When infound [sic] out I was pregnant, all I really wanted was a healthy baby and didn't really care about anything else," Soares wrote on social media.

On this season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , Soares, the 2nd stewardess on the Parsifal III, made headlines for her "boatmance" with deckhand Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux, 24, which has recently played out on the show.

"I'm happy to be out with my crew, but I'd rather be hanging out with Dani alone," Lanaux said in a recent episode. "I haven't had a serious relationship really ever, but you can definitely tell that there's something there, the sparkle in her eye or the smile on me from ear to ear."

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• Captain Sandy returned for seasons 8 and 9, leading the show to success with a new empathetic leadership style.
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• Natasha Webb has moved on from reality TV, focusing on mixology and acting in Los Angeles.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 was one for the books, and it’s time to check in on the crew from the show. The Mediterranean-based reality show debuted as the first spin-off in the Below Deck franchise in 2016, with the late Captain Mark Howard . After a successful first season, Captain Sandy Yawn joined the crew of season 2 and has remained on the series since. Below Deck Med is often regarded as the best show in the franchise, and that’s thanks to its dynamic crews over the years.

For a long time, Hannah Ferrier was the face of the spin-off as the show’s longtime Chief Stew. She became a fan-favorite crew member, beloved by the viewers for her endearing and entertaining personality. However, things when Hannah was fired by Captain Sandy for having a vape pen and unprescribed Vallium onboard. The show struggled in her absence but has slowly regained footing over the years. Below Deck Med season 7 wasn’t the best showing; however, it did have the best drama, most of the crew has moved on from their time in the spotlight.

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Captain Sandy Yawn

Captain sandy got married.

Captain Sandy is still a pivotal character on Below Deck Med . After the seventh installment, she returned for seasons 8 and 9 , with the latter receiving the show’s best reception from fans in years. Captain Sandy notably shifted her leadership tactics during the latest season, becoming more empathetic and understanding with her crew. During the charter season, she planned to propose to her now-wife Leah Shafer , and their engagement and subsequent wedding were filmed for the show. As a newlywed, Captain Sandy will likely return for season 10 to continue leading the show to success.

Chef Dave White

Chef dave is still a chef.

Chef Dave White is remembered for his hectic boatmance with Chief Stew Natasha Webb. They kept their relationship private, though he threatened to expose their romance on multiple occasions. After the show, they went their separate ways, and Chef Dave opened his own restaurant and released a cookbook this year called Slated .

While he hasn’t returned to Below Deck Med since the seventh season, Captain Sandy enlisted him to cook the food for her wedding and bake her wedding cake for her special day. “ Such an honor cooking the food and making the cake for [Captain Sandy] and [Leah’s] wedding!” Dave captioned a video from their wedding on Instagram.

Natasha Webb

Natasha got engaged.

Natasha was a beloved Chief Stew among the season 7 crew, though she’s most remembered for her infamous boatmance with Chef Dave. Because of the backlash surrounding their run on the show, she opted not to attend the Below Deck Med reunion and hasn’t returned to the show since. Natasha has moved on from her reality TV days and is engaged to musician Max Landry. Nowadays, they live in Los Angeles together, where she’s focused on working as a mixologist and dabbling in acting.

Raygan Tyler

Raygan works in the beauty world.

Raygan Tyler had a short run on Below Deck Med season 7. She joined the crew as Bosun, notably making her one of the few women from the franchise to land the role. However, Raygan was swiftly fired for her lack of experience, which almost led to a crash. On Instagram, the former Bosun was asked if she still worked in yachting, to which she replied, “ yes and no im go[ing to] study this winter .” However, Raygan now works in the beauty and cosmetology field with her business, Raygan Aesthetics.

Natalya Scudder

Natalya returned for season 8 & creates adult content.

After season 7, Natalya Scudder immediately returned for the show’s eighth season. She found herself immersed in the conflict due to her feuds with Tumi Mhlongo and Kyle Viljoen. Natalya served as the temporary Chief Stew while Tumi faced issues with her visa. They started on the wrong foot and couldn't resolve their conflict during the charter season. Kyle ignited drama between them by gossiping about Natalya and Tumi to one another, which started a feud between the friends. They’ve since moved past their drama, and Natalya is focused on creating adult content.

Kyle Viljoen

Kyle returned for season 8 & hosts a radio show.

Like Natalya, Kyle returned for Below Deck Med season 8 following his run in season 7. He stirred the pot between Natalya and Tumi throughout the charter season. Kyle was the source of much chaos during his time on the show, though he wasn’t fired and didn’t return for the show’s ninth season. He made amends with Natalya, though his friendship with Tumi was sadly broken after they watched the series back. Nowadays, he’s a host for East Village Radio and regularly posts content on Instagram.

Elena “Ellie” Dubaich

Ellie returned for season 9 & creates content for onlyfans.

After subbing in for Kyle for a mere two episodes, Elena “Ellie” Dubaich joined the original crew of Below Deck Med season 9. Before she returned to the show, she announced she had retired from yachting in May 2023 to prioritize her OnlyFans account . Nonetheless, she threw her hat back into the yachting ring to return for season 9, where she had a mixed showing. Ellie joined the crew as Aesha Scott’s second stew but quickly got into conflict with Third Stew Bri Muller over their mutual liking of deckhand Joe Bradley.

Mzi “Zee” Dempers

Zee is working towards becoming a bosun.

Before season 7, Mzi “Zee” Dempers was a beloved deckhand on Below Deck Med season 6. He learned a lot from Bosun Malie White and used that knowledge the following season. Despite being beloved by fans and crew, he wasn’t asked back for season 8, though he’s been working his way up to become a Bosun one day. Zee revealed in 2023 that he completed his Yacht Masters and was focused on working his way up. On the Below Bravo podcast, he revealed he’d jump at the opportunity to return to Below Deck for a future season.

“I would absolutely enjoy to do another season… If I was asked to come back I certainly would.”

Storm Smith

Storm still works in yachting.

Storm Smith grew a lot during his time on Below Deck Med . He was given the role of lead deckhand before being promoted to Bosun after Raygan was fired. Though he had chemistry with Natalya during season 7, they didn’t pursue a relationship after the show. Storm has been busy working in the yachting industry and traveling all around the world. He gives frequent updates on his life at sea on Instagram, sharing some of his highlights from his many travels.

Jason Gaskell

Jason has a private life.

Jason Gaskell had an unfortunately short time in season 7. He clashed with Storm, who replaced Raygan as Bosun and struggled to get along with the deck team. Jason left the yacht after not finding his place within the crew and has since rid himself of his reality TV days. His Instagram account is on private, making it unclear if he’s still working in the yachting industry.

Courtney Veale

Courtney is a content creator.

Courtney Veale was brought in after the first few episodes of season 7 to offer the deck team additional support amid Raygan’s firing. She was from the season 6 crew, where she worked her way up to second stew but returned to the show as a deckhand. Courtney impressed Captain Sandy and was promoted to lead deckhand after a stellar showing. Nowadays, the deckhand has taken up content creation and seems to have left the yachting industry.

Reid Jenkins

Reid has a private life.

Reid Jenkins was a late arrival for the season 7 crew. He stepped in to assist the deck team for the final few charters of the season. Since his time on Below Deck Med , he hasn’t returned to reality TV in any capacity. Reid’s life is kept virtually private, and it’s unclear if he still works in the yachting industry.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 was filled with drama from start to finish, but the crew has moved on from their experience on the show. Cast members like Natalya and Kyle returned for season 8, while others like Raygan and Jason have been leading private lives. None of the season 7 yachties are currently on TV, though that could change in the future.

Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 is available to stream on Peacock.

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We Have an Update on Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux and Dani Soares

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht deckhand shares the results of "an international DNA test" he took after the stew welcomed a daughter last spring.

After taking a break from social media, Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux returned to Instagram on January 19 to share the latest on his relationship with Dani Soares , including the results of a paternity test.

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Jean-Luc previously shared at the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 virtual reunion (clip above) that he requested to have a DNA test performed after Dani, whom he was romantically involved with last season , told him that she was pregnant and that he was the father. Although Dani agreed to it, Jean-Luc had yet to take a paternity test at the time of the reunion taping, where he appeared separately from the rest of the crew in a solo conversation with host Andy Cohen . Dani would later welcome her first child , daughter Lilly , following the reunion taping in late May.

The deckhand began his Instagram post, which Jean-Luc had tagged in Panama, by explaining his absence from social media after last posting in June. "As the year 2021 came to a close[, a] new year in 2022 begins with high ambitions and positivity," his message began. "My silence on social media has been intentional and much needed. I used that time to focus on what was important to me and my mental health."

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He then went on to share that he did end up taking a paternity test, of which he also revealed the results. "I can’t let 2022 go any further without sharing some beautiful news. An international DNA test that was done [a while] ago was no small feat," Jean-Luc said. "I’m happy and proud to say Sweet and beautiful Lilly [Rose] is my daughter."

Jean-Luc and Dani were not on speaking terms at the time of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 reunion. However, Jean-Luc shared that their relationship has much improved since then. "Dani and I have been working and communicating together to the best of our ability," he said. "Given Dani is a full time mother and worker, and I being gone for extended periods of time not knowing when I will step back on land [this] is imperative for the sake of our daughter as she needs both parents in her life."

"With that being said, going forward, I will no longer feel the need to explain myself to anybody, when realizing people only understand from their level of perception," he added.

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Jean-Luc ended his note feeling optimistic about his next chapter. "I am thankful for my friends [and] family who have stuck by my side through thick and thin," he wrote. "As I look forward to this new year with new opportunities, I will be striving to be the best man and father that I can be. God bless."

After the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 charter season ended, Dani relocated to Australia and started working as a beauty therapist while also studying to become a nurse , on top of raising Lilly. Dani, who has also been rocking a shorter 'do as of late , often shares updates on her life with her little one on Instagram, including celebrating Lilly turning 6 months old in November and her very first Christmas . "You've changed my life in so many ways," Dani gushed on Instagram on November 26. "I hope I never have to tell you that you are my number 1 priority, I hope my actions will always show you that."

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Dani was also excited to see what the future holds for her and Lilly as she reflected on 2021 in a New Year's Eve Instagram post . "WHAT.A.YEAR!!! Hoping for health, peace and many more blessings in 2022!" she wrote alongside a video of some of her most memorable moments of 2021. "We are ready."

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