Below Deck star Solène Favreau reveals past relationship with alum Dylan Pierre De Villiers

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Below Deck Star Solène Favreau | Image Source: Instagram/ @solene22flmrz

Below Deck Season 12 Episode 3 aired on June 16, 2025. The latest episode of the Bravo show featured one of its cast members, Solène Favreau, sharing details about her past relationship.

The conversation started when fellow crew member Kyle Stille asked her about one of her bracelets. Solène replied that it was from her ex-boyfriend. She reflected on her previous relationship and said that she had been wearing the bracelet for two years.

Solène said that her ex-boyfriend was Dylan Pierre De Villers from the show's season 11. She mentioned that at the time, they were "very in love." She also opened up about the reason why they broke up and how things unfolded between them.


Below Deck Episode 3: Solène Favreau opens up about her previous relationship with Dylan Pierre De Villiers

The latest Below Deck Season 12 Episode 3 featured Solène Favreau and Kyle Stillie talking about various things. One of the things they discussed was Solène's bracelet. She said that it was from her ex-boyfriend. Show fans might remember show alum Dylan Pierre De Villiers from the eleventh season.

She said that the bracelet was a gift from her ex-boyfriend Dylan. She also mentioned how she had been wearing it for over "two years." They broke up, but she has been wearing the bracelet ever since.

"This bracelet is from my ex-boyfriend, Dylan. We were very in love and I didn't hide what I felt," she shared.

She also opened up about the reason why she and Dylan broke up. The newly joined crew member added that it was because Dylan was in "another country." Because of the distance, things didn't work out between them.

However, she told the cameras that she still loved him and that she was "very sad."

"We broke up because he was in another country. So, distance. Even after, I still love him, and I was very sad," said Solène.

Later on, after they broke things off, Solène took some time for herself and didn't date anyone. She shared more and stated that since her relationship with Dylan, and being in love with him, she has "never been" in love again. Below Deck star also said that she was "young, free" and not looking for a relationship.

"So now that is why I try to keep everything at no risk. Since Dylan, I've never been in love again. I am young, free, and I'm not looking for a relationship.

Over the years, throughout various seasons, viewers have witnessed various crew members confessing their feelings for fellow crew members.

Additionally, fans may have noticed that the Below Deck Season 12 trailer featured Kyle interacting with one of the guests, after which the Captain confronted him. Even when Captain Kerry Titheradge confronted Kyle, it wasn't clear in the trailer who was with Kyle.

It would be exciting to see how things unfold further on the show's latest season, featuring the newly joined crew members and returning ones.


Bravo is now streaming Below Deck Season 12 Episode 3.

Edited by Gira Rathod