Summary

• Aesha& Scotty attended high school together, reconnected after ten years via DM in 2019, and moved in together in March 2020.
• Aesha made her relationship Instagram official with Scotty in 2020, declaring they're a power couple.
• Aesha and Scotty are engaged, as Scotty proposed to her in Homunga Bay, New Zealand, with a unique ring.

Below Deck Med season 9 as the Chief Stew. Aesha’s comedic timing and warm personality made her an overnight favorite among the show’s fans. Scotty made a cameo in an episode of Below Deck Down Under season 2 when he surprised her during her day off.

Aesha and her boyfriend Scotty attended high school together but didn't date at the time. Aesha said they both had a crush on each other, but Aesha’s older brother and Scotty were in the same year, ensuring she was off limits. Aesha and Scotty reconnected after ten years at the end of 2019 via DM when he learned she was living in the U.S. She decided to move in with him in March 2020 after dating for a few months.

Aesha & Scotty Went Instagram Official In 2020

They Knew Each Other Before Dating

Aesha made her relationship with Scotty Instagram official with a July 2020 post. Aesha posed for a selfie with Scotty in Colorado, where she called him the “blatantly more attractive/photogenic/talentedatEVERYTHING side” of their duo. She joked that she brings a “certain mysterious spice” to their relationship, “especially when I do things like cry over two-minute noodles for no reason when I’m on my period.” Aesha declared they were “basically a power couple” in her signature sense of humor.

Scotty Works As A Bartender In Colorado

Aesha Lived In Colorado With Scotty

During an interview with All About The Tea in September 2020, Aesha spoke about how she and Scotty lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their relationship was going strong. “But in of me and him, it’s been such a positive experience,” Aesha added. According to DailyMail, Scotty primarily lives in Breckenridge and works as a bartender at the Breckenridge Taphouse. He's known in his local Colorado community as an outdoorsman.

Scotty Is An Adrenaline Junkie

Aesha Has Become One Too

Aesha and Scotty make for quite the adventurous duo. The couple has traveled across the world, doing what they do best, which is everything from horseback riding to hiking and canoeing. Aesha was even living out of an ambulance-turned-camper van on the road for three months with Scotty. Interestingly, Aesha saw how she and Scott shared the same interests and realized he was the male version of her by looking at his Instagram before they connected.

Aesha & Scotty Are Both From New Zealand

They Bought A House There

Scotty was training to be a professional speed flyer and holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and New Zealand. Aesha discussed the next step she’s planning to take in her relationship with Scott on Below Deck Down Under season 2. She FaceTimed Scotty to share her excitement about their nearly $1600 tip when the first charter ended.

Her tip was going to go towards them buying a house together in New Zealand, Aesha's home country. "Scott and I have been together for over two years now, and we're planning to buy a house in New Zealand," she said. "Because living in the converted ambulance has been lovely, but we would really like to poop in real toilets instead of in buckets. The next step in our relationship is flushing,” Aesha confessed during the episode.

The couple's wish of buy a house came true in March, as Aesha confirmed she and Scotty bought their first home together in Tauranga, New Zealand, where both Aesha and Scotty are from. Aesha shared the news on her Instagram page and seemed excited about beginning this next chapter with Scotty. She also said the house in New Zealand will be their home base, but the pair will still be traveling a lot throughout the U.S.

Are Aesha & Scotty Still Together?

He Proposed In May 2024

As of June 2024, yes, Aesha and Scotty are still together. In fact, the couple are currently engaged. In early May, Aesha confirmed that she and Scotty, who she's been with for over four years, proposed to her in Homunga Bay, New Zealand. In an exclusive with Us Weekly, Aesha was surprised on the beach by Scotty with a beautiful diamond ring by Aesha’s favorite jewelry designer, Layla Kaisi. Scotty did a perfect job with the proposal, as Aesha always wanted to get engaged in Homunga Bay, and despite being there with Scotty, she was still shocked by the proposal.

As for the ring, it's one of a kind, just like Aesha. The ring is a round-cut diamond center set with several accent diamonds, which represent each member of Aesha’s family. Scotty even included a champagne diamond to honor Aesha's late brother. Just a day after Us Weekly confirmed their engagement, Aesha shared an Instagram post from the day. She revealed how surprised she was and how Scotty got her to Homunga Bay. Several Below Deck alums congratulated Aesha, including Malia White, Daisy Kelliher, and Dani Soares.

Below Deck Down Under is available to stream on Peacock.

Sources: Aesha Scott/Instagram, All About The Tea, DailyMail, Us Weekly, Aesha Scott/Instagram