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It\u2019s been a bit since fans last saw Jo\u00e3o Franco<\/a><\/strong> on Bravo. The last time we saw him was when he joined the yacht midway through Below Deck Down Under<\/a><\/strong> Season 2. But soon, this very series will call Jo\u00e3o back to the dock for Season 4. So, ahead of this new run, Jo\u00e3o is making sure to give credit where it\u2019s due. Meaning, his girlfriend, since Jo\u00e3o is about to entertain a boatmance for her all the world to see, including her, once BDDU Season 4 premieres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jo\u00e3o gets close with Daisy Kelliher in the BDDU Season 4 trailer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo Credit: @joaograntfranco via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The trailer for BDDU Season 4<\/a> recently dropped. It’s a fun one, featuring the return of several fan-favorite yachties from across this franchise. One of these “A team” members is Daisy Kelliher<\/a>. And as the trailer teases, she and Jo\u00e3o are about to makeout, many, many times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout this trailer, several arguments take place. But none of these squabbles are between Daisy and Jo\u00e3o. Nevertheless, both Daisy and Jo\u00e3o will face heated roadblocks with other crew members<\/a>, which is likely why Jo\u00e3o recently posted, labeling this season as a “tough one.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason that this season might be “tough” for this returning bosun is that, he and his girlfriend “had broken up” ahead of filming. They have since gotten back together, so, as Jo\u00e3o now fears, watching this season might be “really sh*tty for people<\/a> I’m close to, and [that’s] not fair” for them to endure. So, ahead of BDDU Season 4, Jo\u00e3o wanted to show his support for his ex-turned-current leading lady.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“So here is for a little recognition to someone who truly wears her heart on her sleeve and shows up no matter what,\u201d Jo\u00e3o wrote, followed by the heart emoji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below Deck Down Under<\/a> Season 4 premieres February 2 at 8\/7c on Bravo. It streams on Peacock the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TELL US – ARE YOU HAPPY FOR JO\u00c3O? HOW LONG MIGHT HE AND DAISY LAST ON BDDU SEASON 4?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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