Things got really tense on Below Deck Down Under Season 3, Episode 13. Lara Rigby’s sneaky actions finally caused big problems. Viewers were shocked as Lara went behind Tzarina’s back, bossed Alesia around, and ignored Captain Jason’s clear instructions. One fan said, “Shots fired. Lara didn’t waste any time telling Alesia what to do. She’s a problem.”
Many fans thought Lara made the work environment very uncomfortable. One person called her “a snake.” Another fan said, “Lara is just messing with Tzarina for fun. It’s like middle school drama.” People also noticed that Lara would not properly teach the new stews and didn’t listen to Captain Jason. Someone even said, “Seriously! Your boss has now told you THREE times.”
Below Deck Down Under: Tzarina Stands Up to Lara Rigby
While Lara kept playing games, Tzarina finally had enough. In a moment fans loved, Tzarina told Lara to “step away.” Viewers cheered her on. One said, “Good on Tzarina for ending that conversation.”
Lara also tried to give Alesia a pink lipstick as a gift during dinner, and fans thought that was shady. One viewer said, “Giving gifts during work is totally wrong and sneaky.” Some even thought Lara might have hidden Alesia’s old lipstick to set this up. One person joked, “She’s just like Regina George!”
No Tzrania, she can’t stay out of! Lara is a mean girl! lol #belowdeckdownunder pic.twitter.com/LvCewUlWj0
— Heather (@heathrp123) April 29, 2025
Below Deck Down Under: Captain Jason Notices Lara’s Bad Behavior
Captain Jason’s patience with Lara is running out. He had to keep reminding her to put Marina on service, but Lara kept ignoring him. A fan wrote, “She is so close to being openly disrespectful. It’s wild.” Another said, “Jason is fair, but he won’t let people mistake his kindness for weakness.”
Fans think Jason now sees Lara’s true colors. One person said, “Jason isn’t stupid. He knows exactly what Lara is doing.” Others said Tzarina’s good relationship with Jason could really help her as the drama gets worse.
What does Lara have against Marina? She couldn't contain her displeasure when Capt. Jason suggested Bri gets more experience in housekeeping. #BelowDeckDownUnder pic.twitter.com/E4KY1zlPud
— Jodie Landon’s Headache (@LoveLiveGive_JW) April 29, 2025
Below Deck Down Under: Fans Call Lara “The Real Villain”
All over social media, people agreed: Lara is now the true villain of the season. One fan said, “Lara’s selfishness was holding Bri back.” Another said, “The real Lara is showing more every minute.”
At first, people thought Lara was just “bossy,” but now it’s clear she is manipulative and loves causing drama. Fans are wondering how much longer Captain Jason will let her stay before making big changes on the boat.
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