Aesha Jean Scott was born on November 27, 1991, and is a New Zealand chief stewardess and reality TV star known for Below Deck Mediterranean.
She also led the interior team on Below Deck Down Under. In March 2026, she married her longtime partner, Scott Dobson.
Who is Aesha Scott?
Aesha Scott is a television personality from Tauranga, New Zealand. She is best known for her work on Below Deck Mediterranean, where she serves as a chief stew.
She first joined the franchise in 2019 as a second stew. Fans quickly fell in love with her big laugh and her sense of humor.
Her rise from there was fast.
In 2022, Aesha became the first chief stew on Below Deck Down Under, which streams on Peacock. She returned to Below Deck Mediterranean as chief stew in 2024.
Outside the boat, Aesha runs an alcoholic coconut water brand called Drop.
Her hobbies include paragliding, yoga, travel, and long walks, and she dreams of becoming a TV host.
Early Life of Aesha Scott
Aesha grew up in Tauranga, a coastal city in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region. She is the middle child in a family of six children.
Her siblings include her brother Jared and her sister Courtney. Courtney was her maid of honor in 2026, and Jared gave a funny speech at the wedding.
Aesha also lost her brother Reuben to a brain tumor when he was 24 years old. She has said she tries to enjoy every day because she has now lived longer than he did.
That loss still guides her today.
In December 2024, Jared’s wife, Lara, shared a photo of Aesha and Courtney holding the family’s new baby girl. Scott had just become an aunt for the first time.
Aesha Scott Age
Aesha Scott is 34 years old as of 2026, born on November 27, 1991. She continues to appear on Below Deck Mediterranean as a chief steward.
Aesha Scott Ethnicity and Nationality
Aesha Scott is a New Zealander. She was born in Tauranga on the country’s North Island.
She is not from Australia, even though many fans think so. Scott spends a lot of time there for work, brand projects, and media events, but Tauranga is her home base.
Scott is of a white ethnic background.
Aesha Scott Education
Aesha studied science at Victoria University of Wellington. She earned a double science degree there.
After graduating, she worked in a kiwifruit lab in New Zealand. The job did not give her the adventure she wanted.
She was ready for a change.
Aesha and her sister flew to Antibes, France, to look for work on a yacht. Her first job was as a deckhand on a small boat.
She spent five years working on yachts. After that, the producers of Below Deck approached her about joining the show.
Aesha Scott Career
Breakthrough Role
Aesha’s big break came in 2019 on Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4. She joined the crew as a second stew under Captain Sandy Yawn.
She worked alongside chief stew Hannah Ferrier and third stew Anastasia Surmava. Her humor made her a fan favorite right away.
Viewers wanted more of her.
She returned for Season 5 and stayed close to Hannah, who became a good friend. Her time on the yacht set her up for bigger roles.
Notable Shows
In 2022, Aesha moved to Below Deck Down Under. It was her first time as a chief stewardess, and she led the interior team across Seasons 1 and 2.
In 2023, she competed on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia on Network 10. She made the finale and placed third.
The jungle showed fans a new side of her.
In 2025, Aesha raced with Scott Dobson on The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.
The pair finished third and raced for Peace of Mind, a brain cancer support charity, in honor of her brother Reuben.
Recent Projects
Aesha returned to Below Deck Mediterranean as chief stew in Season 9, which premiered on June 3, 2024. She stayed on for Seasons 10 and 11.
In July 2024, she launched Drop in Australia. The drink is sold at First Choice Liquor stores in several states.
Later in 2024, she also announced a line of merchandise featuring her famous quotes.
She is not slowing down.
Aesha has said she feels she has achieved nearly everything possible in yachting. Her next goal is TV hosting, and she hopes to join The Traitors one day.
Aesha Scott Filmography
Aesha has appeared in several reality series across the United States and Australia. Her credits cover the Below Deck franchise and two Australian competition shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 4) | Second Stew | Bravo |
| 2020 | Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 5) | Second Stew | Bravo |
| 2022 | Below Deck Down Under (Season 1) | Chief Stew | Peacock |
| 2023 | Below Deck Down Under (Season 2) | Chief Stew | Peacock |
| 2023 | I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia | Contestant | Network 10 |
| 2024 | Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 9) | Chief Stew | Bravo |
| 2025 | Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 10) | Chief Stew | Bravo |
| 2025 | The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition | Contestant | Network 10 |
| 2026 | Below Deck Mediterranean (Season 11) | Chief Stew | Bravo |
Her second season of Below Deck Down Under earned an Emmy nomination for the show. She was the chief stew that year.
Aesha Scott Husband
Aesha Scott is married to Scott “Scotty” Dobson. The couple wed on March 7, 2026, in their hometown of Tauranga.
Scott is a bar manager from New Zealand. He is half American and spent years living in Colorado.
Their love story is a long one.
Aesha and Scott began dating in 2020. They kept up a long-distance romance while she filmed Below Deck Down Under.
Scott proposed in May 2024, after four years together. The couple had bought their first home in New Zealand two months earlier, in March 2024.
The wedding was first planned for 2025. The pair moved it to March 2026 so their guests had more time to plan their travel.
The ceremony took place in front of friends, family, and a few familiar Below Deck faces. Scott’s sister Brooke led the service as the celebrant.
Captain Sandy Yawn and her wife, Leah Shafer, were on the guest list. At the reception, the couple performed a choreographed first dance to “You’re Still The One” by Shania Twain.
Before Scott, Aesha dated Jack Stirrup, a deckhand on Season 4 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Their boatmance began on the yacht Sirocco. The romance ended after the season.
Aesha Scott Children
Aesha Scott does not have any children as of 2026. She and Scott have said they want to start a family.
As Aesha said in an interview with Us Weekly, “We do want to have a baby eventually.” She explained that she keeps putting it off because she loves yachting so much.
The timing is still unknown.
Aesha has said she does not think a stewardess can safely work while pregnant. At some point, she knows she will need to choose family.
Scott is eager to start, and Aesha says he has joked that he wanted a baby “yesterday.” Once children arrive, the couple plans to take them on catamaran holidays.
For now, Aesha is a proud aunt. Her niece was born in December 2024.
Aesha Scott Net Worth
Aesha Scott’s estimated net worth is $1 million as of 2026. Her income comes mainly from reality TV, yachting, and her own business ventures.
Scott’s money comes from several places.
Her work on Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck Down Under is her biggest source of fame and pay.
Scott’s time on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia and The Amazing Race Australia added to her profile in the Australian market.
Aesha also earns from Drop, her alcoholic coconut water brand, and from her merchandise line. She has called Drop her safety net in case her TV career slows down.
In March 2024, she and Scott bought their first home in New Zealand. She hopes to grow her income further by landing a TV hosting job.
Aesha Scott Social Media
Aesha Scott is active on Instagram under the handle @aesha_jean. She posts about travel, Drop, and life with Scott.
Her page is where she shared news of her May 2024 engagement. She also confirmed her marriage in her Instagram Stories just days after the wedding.
Fans get a mix of humor and heart.
She often shares photos from Drop events and holidays with friends. Her January 2025 post looked back at a year when she got engaged, launched a drink, and bought a house.
The Bottom Line
Aesha Scott turned a trip to France with her sister into a global TV career. With a new husband and big plans, her next chapter looks just as lively.
