‘Below Deck Med’: Did Kyle Viljoen & Frank Fray’s Love Last?

Kyle Viljoen [Source: YouTube]

Below Deck Med fans are curious to learn if Kyle Viljoen and Frank Fray’s love lasted. The two met on Season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. They had an instant connection and a whirlwind romance that had Kyle telling Frank, “I love you!” Keep on reading to learn more.

Kyle Viljoen & Frank Fray’s forbidden romance

It’s usually a no-no for Below Deck Med crew members to date charter guests. However, that didn’t stop Kyle from wanting to start a relationship with Frank. In Episode 8, Kyle met Frank, who was one of the charter guests. He couldn’t help but notice the chemistry between them.

Kyle was so love-struck that he forgot his responsibilities during the charter. He would spend all night talking to Frank. In his confessional, Kyle admitted that he just came out to his family. He had very few romances with the same sex. This is why he felt such strong feelings for Frank.

Frank Fray & Kyle Viljoen Snuggle [Source: YouTube]
[Source: YouTube]
Captain Sandy Yawn doesn’t allow romances with charter guests. Kyle had to keep it on the down low in case she found out. However, he continued to flirt with Frank as he neglected most of his duties. Somehow, that already went unnoticed on the boat.

Frank invited the entire Below Deck Med crew to hang out with them after they embarked on the boat. Kyle and Frank could finally get to know each other outside of the yacht. They promised that they would stay in touch. At the end of the night, Kyle ran out of the van to kiss Frank and confess that he’s fallen in love with him. Below Deck Med fans enjoyed seeing this LGBTQ+ romance play out on the show.

What happened to their Below Deck Med romance?

Their whirlwind romance didn’t last long. Yet, they still remained good friends. After filming Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7, Kyle shared a tribute to his former fling on Instagram. He credited Frank for helping him find his current boyfriend. Kyle met Zachary Riley, who he called the “love of his life.”

Kyle Viljoen Found Love Of His Life [Source: Kyle Viljoen -  Instagram]
[Source: Kyle Viljoen – Instagram]
Some Below Deck Med fans had to wonder if he was being overdramatic. Kyle and Frank continued to be friends, even after their relationship fizzled out. He became Instagram official with Zachary after a year of dating. Kyle moved to New York City, where he currently lives with his boyfriend, and where Frank lives.

Some would call this an uncanny situation. Kyle and Zachary celebrated their engagement earlier this year. Fans wonder if Kyle will return for Season 8 of Below Deck Mediterranean. What do you think of Kyle and Frank’s romance dying off? Does this surprise you? Sound off below in the comment section.

Below Deck Med is currently on hiatus. Catch up with Season 7 on Peacock.

Chanel Adams

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