‘The O.C.’ Creators Admit There Were ‘Other Ways’ to Write Off Mischa Barton

Due to his prior conflicts with Aesha Scott and Tzarina Mace Ralph,

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Joo Franco's surprise entrance on season two of Below Deck Down Under wasn't exactly a bed of roses.

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On Monday, August 14, Joo and Aesha reconnected during back-to-back episodes.

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Viewers had previously seen their conflict on Below Deck Mediterranean.

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Before talking to Joo about her problems, Aesha admitted, "He's the worst," in a private space.

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"I believe that when we previously collaborated, we didn't part ways amicably.

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But I believe we should just put it behind us. Since we are both department heads, I believe we should [start anew].

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Joo, for his part, acknowledged that while filming the popular Bravo series, he wasn't always the best version of himself.

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