Superyacht Romance? 'Below Deck Med' Newbies Gael and Nathan Spark Dating Rumors

Attention all Below Deck Mediterranean superfans: Prepare yourselves because Season 9 is ready to dock! Although it's been just a little over four months since the Season 8 finale, the superyacht crew members are following in the footsteps of the Kardashian-Jenner clan by showing no signs of slowing down.

As the Season 9 premiere approaches, fans are eager to meet the newcomers. Among them are Gael Cameron and Nathan Gallagher, two deckhands who are already making waves as the official trailer suggests a spark between them.

With that said, the burning question on everyone's mind remains: Are Gael and Nathan dating? Here's what we know!

Before we dive into answering this million-dollar question, let's rewind to our first look at Season 9 of Below Deck Med. In the trailer, Gael and Nathan appear inseparable, with a fellow crew member even telling Nathan they were "attached at the hip" the night before. However, he brushes it off and insists they are simply "best friends."

In the subsequent clip, Gael and Nathan are seen getting cozy in a car. They nearly share a kiss before Gael pulls away and apologizes. But the plot thickens — adding to the drama, Gael also has a boyfriend back home! She's shown in tears, including during a phone call with her boyfriend, where she tells him she's "really struggling."

Now, circling back to the main question: Are Gael and Nathan dating?! As of now, the answer remains a mystery.

However, a quick scroll on social media hints that Gael and her boyfriend are no longer together. Her Instagram feed is brimming with solo adventures, hinting that she is living the #SingleLife these days.

Interestingly, Gael and Nathan follow each other on Instagram — while this doesn't serve as concrete evidence of a post-show romance, it does imply they are on good terms. Thus, only time will tell if Gael and Nathan do, in fact, take their friendship to the next level and make it work outside of the show.

Catch new episodes of Below Deck Med on Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo. Stream the next day on Peacock.