First Look at Kelsea Ballerini’s Acting Debut in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ (PHOTOS)

Here comes the bride! Country superstar Kelsea Ballerini is making her acting debut on Thursday’s (November 7) new episode of Doctor Odyssey, and it looks like her nuptials will be a messy affair.

In the video teaser (embedded above) for the episode, titled “I Always Cry at Weddings,” Ballerini appears as the joyful bride at a lavish ceremony onboard the cruise ship… until a rash outbreak takes hold of the guests and maybe even the suddenly-doubtful groom?

The logline for the episode reads, “When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the ‘bridezilla’ as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.”

Scroll down below to check out the first photos of the new episode.

Doctor Odyssey, Thursdays, 9/8c, ABC

Kelsea Ballerini in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Ballerini’s character chooses a white bikini to match her bridal aesthetic here.

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Rick Cosnett guest stars as the groom.

Rick Cosnett and Kelsea Ballerini in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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The happy couple… or at least we think they’re happy?!

Margo Martindale and Kelsea Ballerini in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Margo Martindale also guest stars in the episode.

Margo Martindale and Kelsea Ballerini in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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This conversation looks intense.

Rick Cosnett in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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At least the groom is smiling!

Margo Martindale and Kelsea Ballerini in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Pointing fingers at the bride? Faux pas!

Joshua Jackson in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Will Max be okay?

Whatever it is that’s plaguing the ship’s crew and passengers, it’s serious. And it looks like Max is going to get a bad infection with it that may even stop his heartbeat. Surely he’ll survive this thing, right?!

Phillipa Soo in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Avery (Philippa Soo) enjoys a sunbath on the deck.

Rick Cosnett, Marcus Emanuel Mitchell, Jacqueline Toboni in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Lookie-loos abound on this traveling wedding venue!

Sean Teale in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Tristan (Sean Teale) seems concerned.

Jacqueline Toboni, Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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What is the mysterious illness that's going to take over the ship next?

From the Episode 9 preview that aired at the end of the midseason finale, it looks like the Odyssey is about to become a breeding ground for another infectious disease — this time, one that makes people pass out on the spot, including Max. So what is the illness that’s taking the ship by storm next? Max’s frustration indicates it may be another bout of Covid-19, which was what almost killed him before. 

Sean Teale, Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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Time for action!

Phillipa Soo, Joshua Jackson, Sean Teale in Doctor Odyssey - I Always Cry At Weddings
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It’s never a dull moment for our medical pals on the Odyssey.