Below Deck fans were watching Fraser Olender’s love life like it was a charter guest storyline, and now the chief steward has shared the whole timeline. Olender told Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea that he and comedian Matt Rogers started dating in August 2025, attended BravoCon together that November, and then Rogers stayed by his side in December when Olender was hospitalized for a vaping-induced heart attack.
The relationship went on pause while Olender filmed Below Deck Season 13 in Thailand, but the two found their way back to each other afterward. Olender described it as a“blissful rekindling”during his interview. Long distance and the demands of yacht work ultimately ended things for good in July.
What makes this one different from the usual reality TV breakup is how Olender talks about his ex.“We still support each other. We adore each other, and I’m seeing him tomorrow,”he said. He also teased a potential hot tub moment with deckhand James Bishop on the new season. So, are you team rekindle or team move on? Sound off in the comments.
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