Summary
There are manyBelow Deck Mediterraneanalums who should return but won’t. For most of the show’s tenure,CaptainSandy Yawn has served at the helmof the series.Below Deck Medseason 9has been off to a great start, aided by a new cast of yachties. Aesha Scott returned to the spin-off after working as Captain Jason Chambers’ Chief Stew onBelow Deck Down Underseasons 1 and 2. With Captain Sandy and Aesha leadingBelow Deck Medseason 9, they have contributed to the series' greatness.
Season 8’s cast had many past crew members, which sometimes made the season feel stale. Natalya Scudder and Tumi Mhlongo’s feud was influenced by their mutual friend Kyle Viljoen. Season 9 sports an almost entirely new cast with fresh drama and storylines. There have been plenty ofboatmances inBelow Deck Medseason 9that are keeping the show entertaining. Captain Sandy shouldn’t fire anyone fromBelow Deck Medseason 9, but if she does,there are plenty of alum that could return but likely won’t.
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10Lexi Wilson
Below Deck Med Season 6
Lexi Wilson had a controversial run inBelow Deck Medseason 6. Three months before the season, her father tragically passed away. It may have been too soon forLexi to appear onBelow Deck Medso quickly in her mourning process, and she became angry when drinking on the crew’s nights out. She got into a physical incident with deckhand Mzi Dempers and disrespected many of her other crew members.Lexi had a rough go in the series, but could be given a second chance and likely won’t.
9Christine “Bugsy” Drake
Below Deck Med Seasons 2 & 5
Christine “Bugsy” Drake was a reliable stew for Captain Sandy inBelow Deck Medseason 2. She performed well during her first season of the franchise and stepped up to the plate duringBelow Deck Medseason 5 afterbecoming Chief Stew when Hannah Ferrier was fired.Bugsy was shuffled into the leading role and did a great job despite the pressure. She was deemed the Queen of Theme for her decorative table landscapes and wrote her book,The Art of Tablescaping: Deck Out Your Table with the Queen of Theme.
8Colin Macy-O’Toole
Below Deck Med Seasons 3 & 4
Colin Macy-O’Toole was a great additionto the deck team ofBelow Deck Medseasons 3 and 4. Instead of getting involved in the drama, he focused on his job as one of Captain Sandy’s deckhands. Even though he left the show after season 4, he’s maintained his presence within the franchiseBelow Deck Galley Talk. He also discusses the show on his podcast,Radio Check with Colin Macy-O’Toole.Colin has moved on from his reality TV daysand returned to his job as a captain for the Long Island Ferry.
7Malia White
Below Deck Med Seasons 2, 5, & 6
Malia White had quite the journey during her time onBelow Deck Med. She made history during the show’s fifth season as the first woman to be a bosun onBelow Deck. Unfortunately, this was overshadowed by her conflict with Chief Stew Hannah. Malia told Captain Sandy that Hannah had a vape pen and an unprescribed Vallium onboard, and she was immediately fired. Hannah is one of the most lovedBelow Deckcrew members, andmany fans blamed Malia for her firing. She returned forBelow Deck Medseason 6, and it would be odd to bring her back now.
6Katie Flood
Katie Flood was Captain Sandy’s Chief Stew inBelow Deck Medseason 6. She had the tough job of following in the footsteps of Hannah, the Chief Stew ofBelow Deck Medseasons 1 through 5. Katie led the interior team well but didn’t create many entertaining moments throughout the season. She re-entered the Bravo zeitgeist forWinter Houseseason 3, and the audience fell in love with her. OnWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Katie said she’d “never say never” to returning, butit’s been years since she first appeared, and it’s unlikely to happen now.
5Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran
Below Deck Med Season 5
Chef Hindrigo “Kiko” Lorran wasn’t the best chef, but he became a beloved franchise personality afterBelow Deck Medseason 5. He had a lively personality and formed close friendships with most of his crew members. Chef Kiko and Chief Stew Hannah were like two peas in a pod, but that didn’t help his performance in the galley. He was often critiqued by the guests, which led to his firing.Chef Kiko didn’t make the best yachting chef, and it would be surprising if he was asked to return after his rough experience duringBelow Deck Medseason 5.
4Lara Du Preez
Below Deck Med Season 8
Lara Du Preez shined inBelow Deck Medseason 8, but she was unfortunately a partof one of the worst seasons of the showyet. She formed a strong bond with her bosun, Luka Brunton, and was ecstatic when he named her lead deckhand. Lara was happy about her promotion and felt like her “dreams [were] literally coming true.” She opened up about her experience coming out as lesbian during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was brave. Despite her performance, Lara wasn’t asked back forBelow Deck Medseason 9, hinting she may not return for future seasons.
3Alex Radcliffe
Alex Radcliffe worked hard and was promoted to lead deckhand duringBelow Deck Medseason 5. Reporting to Malia, the lead deckhand impressed his crew with his dedication to his job. Outside his professional life, Alex was in a boatmance with Bugsy, who began the season as second stew and ended as Chief Stew. Unlike otherBelow Deckpersonalities,he didn’t act sleazy or attempt to womanize the womenon his crew. Alex was kind and respectful, but he probably won’t come back toBelow Deck Med.
2Ben Robinson
Below Deck Seasons 1-3, Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 1 & 4
Chef Ben Robinson is a belovedBelow Deckfranchise chef whose career has outgrown the show. He pioneeredBelow Deckand its first spin-off,Below Deck Med,as the chef. He set the bar high and was called in as a replacement a few times when things went awry.Chef Ben has a huge ego, but not for the wrong reasons. Nowadays,he pours his energy into his successful catering business and his wife-to-be, Kiara Cabral. He will always have ties to the franchise, but there’s no shot at him returning to the show in the future.
1Hannah Ferrier
Below Deck Med Seasons 1-5
Hannah is one of thebestBelow DeckChief Stewsto appear on the franchise, but she won’t return toBelow Deck Med. She led the interior team for five seasons, primarily working with Captain Sandy. Hannah became a beloved crew member in theBelow Deckfranchise, adored by fans for her entertaining and endearing personality. She had adramatic exit fromBelow Deck Medseason 5when Malia told Captain Sandy that she had a vape pen and an unprescribed Vallium onboard.
Even though she hasn’t been on the show in its past four seasons,Hannah is still missed. She’s had a contentious relationship with her former captain for years. However,Captain Sandy says their feud is over, and they’ve moved on from their conflict. Even though they’ve made up,Hannah has moved on fromBelow Deck Med. She became a mother and has gone on to expand her career outside theBelow Deckfranchise. The series would benefit from Hannah’s return, but it’s not going to happen.
Below Deck Mediterraneanhas featured some iconic alum who will sadly never return to the show. Fan favorites like Hannah and Ben have the series to thank for the catapult into their successful careers. Nowadays, the series can cast new personalities for the show, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be exciting to see some alums make their return to the show.
Below Deck Mediterraneanairs Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo, then streams the following day on Peacock.
Below Deck Mediterranean
Cast
Below Deck Mediterranean is a Bravo reality television series that follows a crew that works aboard a gigantic superyacht during the busy season. The show highlights the challenges of the crew as they serve their high-end clientele. Each season tackles new locations, such as Greece, Croatia, Italy, and France, with some repeating.
