Beneath Deck Mediterranean is again, and hopefully higher than ever. I say this as a result of Captain Sandy Yawn has spent 8 full seasons in the hunt for her eternally Chief Stew bestie. Ever since maritime regulation positioned Hannah Ferrier on the plank again in Season 5, this collection has struggled to discover a yachtie that may final. This season, nevertheless, Aesha Scott has returned house to the Mediterranean, and at last, BDM would possibly’ve simply discovered themselves slightly Kiwi keeper.
Solely time will inform how Aesha and Captain Sandy get alongside as a management duo. However as for Aesha’s predecessors, properly, we already know the way these pairings went down. In all, 5 totally different Chief Stews have come earlier than Aesha on Beneath Deck Med. Of those, they’re all engaging women, but in addition, let’s be actual, some struggled far more than others.
However who struggled the least and survived essentially the most? Let’s ask our mirror, mirror on these yacht’s typically clear partitions, to assist us now rank Beneath Deck Med’s biggest Chief Stews of all of them (thus far).
5) Natasha Webb – Season 7
In Season 7, we met Natasha Webb. She appeared an identical to Natalya Scudder, who she occurred to always discover herself at odds with. To be truthful although, Natasha’s whole crew reeked of dysfunction. She additionally discovered herself in a reasonably hard-to-watch love triangle.
As soon as onboard, she tried to cover the truth that she and the chef, Dave White, had a previous fling. Their emotions nonetheless lingered upon assembly once more, however as Natasha had a poisonous factor occurring with a man again house, issues grew murky. Natasha began slacking on the job, and arguments ensued, not solely between herself and her males but in addition amongst herself and her crew.
Afterward, Natasha spoke out about her psychological well being throughout filming, detailing how she had hit an all-time low in these moments. Lately, she’s engaged to somebody who’s sort, and she or he is lastly residing again within the mild. We love this for Natasha. She’s nonetheless on the backside of our Beneath Deck Med Chief Stew rankings although.
4) Bugsy Drake – Season 5 (1/2)
Bugsy Drake first labored beneath Hannah on Season 2, the place, after sharing Hannah’s private messages with a former constitution visitor, these two discovered themselves at odds. General although, Bugsy lived by a extra is extra theme, from her tablescaping expertise to her personal kinds. This labored in her favor, as a result of the friends cherished her, as did Captain Sandy.
Shifting ahead, Bugsy returned in Season 5, changing the quitter referred to as Lara Flumiani. However then, Hannah’s firing arrived, and Bugsy took the lead.
As for the conflicts that Bugsy needed to take care of, when she stepped up, Aesha walked again on, and nearly instantly, the chef made Aesha cry. At this, Bugsy didn’t defend her stew. Then, Aesha had her hand on Rob Westergaard’s butt for a photograph, inflicting this deckie’s boatmance to lament about giving Aesha a “beat down.” That’s assault, brotha (learn this in Billy Madison’s voice, please), but, Bugsy overheard this verbal risk, after which walked again into the galley, gossiping about this dumb ordeal.
Bodily threats suck, however I do strongly imagine that ought to Bugsy ever return, she’d be a stable chief. As this hasn’t occurred but, she’s residing within the quantity 4 spot as a BDM Chief Stew.
3) Tumi Mhlongo – Season 8
I like Tumi Mhlongo. I feel that she’s humorous and hardworking, and she or he shinned brightly as a stew on Beneath Deck Down Underneath. However then, Tumi crossed over to star on Beneath Deck Med in Season 8, and the seas right here have been very, very rocky for her to navigate.
Previous to boarding, Tumi and Kyle Viljoen acquired to remain on dry land for a bit, on account of points with their Visas. As their season kicked off with out them, Kyle acquired into her ear, pitting her towards Natalya. Onboard, Natalya took over Tumi’s duties, however when it got here time to lastly hand the reigns over to Tumi, these two women had an enormous communication breakdown.
This entire season remained on this similar rocky wavelength, however to her credit score, Tumi stayed the course, refusing to stop. Trying again, Tumi regrets letting Kyle into her headspace, however what’s executed is completed. Till she will be able to redeem herself on any of the opposite Beneath Deck collection, she’s within the quantity 3 spot on our BDM Chief Stews record.
2) Katie Flood – Season 6
Katie Flood was a Chief Stew in Season 6. Like most of the others, her season had a number of poisonous parts. Her season additionally aired throughout the time of Covid. For sure, the decks have been stacked towards her, however even nonetheless, she confirmed out slightly properly.
Not solely was Katie nice at her job, however she was additionally beloved by Captain Sandy. Even nonetheless, Katie’s spine wasn’t as robust because it wanted to be. Particularly when it got here time to take care of her stews Delaney Evans and Lexi Wilson. Each of whom have been ultimately let go.
General, it was fairly surprising to not see Katie returning to this collection. Till she does, she’s nonetheless sitting very excessive on our rankings record, filling within the quantity 2 spot as a BDM Chief Stew.
1) Hannah Ferrier – Seasons 1-5
Hannah is the one Chief Stew on BDM to final for multiple season. Did she have her truthful quantity of struggles? “Quack, quack b*tch,” sure, she did. Identical to all the others, at occasions, her interpersonal expertise have been discovered missing, as have been her management showings.
Even nonetheless, Hannah cast actual relationships throughout a few of her seasons. She made us snort, cry, and yell. Particularly throughout her firing. She was all the issues {that a} actuality tv collection wants, so for now, prefer it or not, she’s in the number one spot as BDM’s principally beloved, longest-running, and undoubtedly most talked about Chief Stew ever.
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