Below Deck’s Ben Willoughby Opens Up About His Continued Relationship with Sunny Marquis After a Year of Privacy

Below Deck Ben Willoughby Reveals He Is Still Dating Sunny Marquis After 15 Months of Secrecy

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Below Deck‘s Ben Willoughby and Sunny Marquis are still together even after season 11 of the popular Bravo series. Ben shared the exciting news on Instagram on May 28, expressing gratitude for the fans' support during the season. He also mentioned that they can finally be open about their relationship after keeping it a secret for 15 months. They appreciate all the love and encouragement they have received.

Ben provided an update on his relationship with Sunny after filming ended. They traveled together around the world last year, and Sunny even visited him in Australia for Christmas. He hopes everyone enjoyed the season. Sunny and Ben xx.

The bosun shared more photos of him and Sunny, mentioning their travels to Mexico, Italy, Greece, Morocco, the Canary Islands, and Australia. He expressed that they had a wonderful time exploring life together and described Sunny as a special person. 🫶

Ben and Sunny's relationship was a focal point for Below Deck viewers in season 11. Starting off as colleagues on the exterior team, their casual connection became more complicated when Ben was promoted to bosun. Despite the change in their dynamic, Ben and Sunny continued their romantic involvement until he tried to rekindle things with former costar Camille Lamb.

During an episode in April, Ben expressed his nostalgia for being back on board the St. David. He mentioned how being with Camille sparked an instant connection, feeling like young lovers once again. Reflecting on their past relationship, Ben admitted to cameras that he has been thinking about her a lot lately. He pondered if there was still a chance for them, reminiscing on the good times they shared and jokingly blaming women for his current predicament.

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Sunny noticed Ben's feelings during an Instagram Q&A session they had while on board.

Ben hinted at changes in his relationship with Camille when he responded to a question about their status with, "Lots has happened since this season finished. All in due time you'll find out." Another question asked about Ben's favorite snacks on St. David for season 10, to which he replied with a photo of Camille, captioned, "Her."

Ben mentioned that his relationship with Camille was not necessarily over, stating that they have a special spark between them.

Sunny expressed her frustration over Ben's lack of communication, feeling upset about their casual relationship. She found it challenging to separate their personal issues from their professional interactions on deck.

Ben decided to end his relationship with Sunny after hearing about her reaction. He expressed his unhappiness and shared that he didn't feel a strong connection with her. Ben felt it was best to move on.

Following their breakup, Ben tried to reconcile with Camille, but she was not interested. Eventually, Ben and Sunny got back together and left St. David together at the end of the season.

Ben shared his thoughts on his potential future with Sunny during an exclusive interview with We in March. He described their relationship as a bit of a roller coaster. Initially, Sunny had mentioned that she was not looking for a relationship and was simply enjoying the experience. However, as time went on, they both became more involved. Ben found it challenging to balance his job responsibilities with their growing connection as he was transitioning into a leadership role.

Despite the challenges, Ben expressed his desire to continue seeing Sunny after the show. He acknowledged that there were moments when she took things personally that were meant for work. Ben emphasized the importance of focusing on work first before exploring what could potentially develop between them. His current focus is on completing their tasks and then seeing where their relationship can go from there.

Below Deck season 11 is currently streaming on Peacock.

Editor's P/S:

Ben Willoughby and Sunny Marquis's relationship has been a rollercoaster ride throughout Below Deck season 11. Despite their initial casual connection, their dynamic shifted when Ben was promoted to bosun. Ben's attempt to rekindle things with Camille Lamb caused a rift between him and Sunny, leading to their breakup. However, they eventually got back together and left St. David together at the end of the season.

Ben has expressed his desire to continue seeing Sunny after the show, acknowledging the challenges they faced while balancing their personal and professional lives. He emphasized the importance of focusing on work first and then exploring what could potentially develop between them. Their relationship remains a focal point for viewers, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the future.