Are Sunny Marquis and Ben Willoughby still together? 'Below Deck' Season 11 pair's romance in jeopardy over insecurities
GRENADA, CARIBBEAN: During the most recent episode of 'Below Deck' Season 11, the focus shifted to Sunny Marquis and Ben Willoughby as their budding romance encountered a setback when Ben was spotted getting cozy with Xandi Olivier at a party.
The boatmance between Sunny and Ben appeared to be in jeopardy as tensions soared and rumors swirled among the crew. Viewers were left pondering whether this love triangle would culminate in heartbreak or reconciliation on the high seas.
In this particular episode, the entire cast of the show was portrayed eagerly setting off for a night of revelry following a generous tip of $30,000 from charter guest Leslie Gaudiosi. Amid the festivities, an interesting moment unfolded as Ben affectionately embraced Xandi, capturing the attention of Sunny, who was diligently observing the interaction while leisurely sipping on her beverage.
While hugging Xandi, Ben said, "You're my favorite," to which Xandi replied, "You're my favorite. Thank you for being here." Ben added, "Without you guys, I wouldn’t have been able to do it honestly. Yeah, we’re gonna be friends after this." Xandi responded, "I know what."
In a moment of reflection and introspection, Sunny seized the opportunity to express her frustrations and concerns about Ben's behavior in a confessional. It was evident that Ben's actions were pushing Sunny's patience and provoking an immense amount of irritation.
During a confessional, Sunny said, "No. I’m not on Xan being on Ben’s f***ing. Nah I’m not on that’ sh*t." "Ben is pissing me the f**k off. He is getting touchy with Xandi. Ben is disrespecting what we have and that just wants me to make me set his bunk bed on fire," she further added.
Later on, Ben tried to clear Sunny's doubts at night. He told her, "I'm not flirting with Xandi, you know what. I'm dancing with her, yeah but it's not sexual as you are." As of right now, Ben and Sunny follow each other on Instagram and they seem on good terms.
'Below Deck' star Ben Willoughby spills the beans on his boatmance with Sunny Marquis
In his inaugural season as a crew member on 'Below Deck', the Australia native Ben formed a strong bond with his fellow deck-stew, Camille Lamb. As Season 11 unfolds, the newly promoted Bosun is now forging a deep connection with his new colleague, the deckhand Sunny Marquis.
While making an appearance on the March 18 episode of 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen', Ben talked about his boatmances with both Camille and Sunny.
In a game of "Who Floats Your Boat?", Ben found himself faced with a challenging choice between two individuals, Camille and Sunny. Throughout the game, he was posed with a series of thought-provoking questions, each requiring him to make a decisive selection between these two.
When questioned about which crew member he engaged in the most playful banter with, who displayed the most defiance towards authority and had a fiery temper, and who he enjoyed the most on nights out with the team, Ben confidently chose Camille as his top pick.
Ben selected Sunny as his preferred boatmance partner, citing their strong rapport with the crew, her exceptional work ethic, superior kissing skills, and ability to make him feel weak at the knees. Additionally, Ben disclosed that he had been in more recent communication with Sunny compared to Camille.
Who has 'Below Deck' star Sunny Marquis dated before?
Sunny's dating history maintains an air of mystery as she keeps her love life well-guarded on her Instagram account. While it's unclear who else she has been romantically involved with in the past, it's worth noting that Sunny has openly expressed her willingness to date individuals of both genders, though she does tend to show a preference for men.
During her appearance on Bravo's show 'Below Deck', Sunny boldly revealed her bisexuality but also mentioned that she leans more towards being heterosexual. In addition to these revelations, Sunny also shared a rather interesting tidbit about her fondness for badonkadonks, a piece of information that can be interpreted in various ways.
The new episodes of 'Below Deck' Season 11 release every Monday at 8 pm ET on Bravo.