Summary
With Aesha Scott seemingly exitingBelow Deck Down Under, several stews could replace her as Chief Stew. She pioneered the franchise as Captain Jason Chambers’ Chief Stew during seasons 1 and 2 of theBelow Deckspin-off.Aesha and Captain Jason had an undeniable chemistry, working together seamlessly while operating successful charters on the two yachts they worked on. Before her stint onBelow Deck Down Under, Aesha appeared inBelow Deck Medseasons 4 and 5 as a stew under Hannah Ferrier. She quickly became a fan-favorite crew member, beloved for her bubbly personality.
Her prosperity as a stew onBelow Deck Medled to her becoming the Chief Stew ofBelow Deck Down Under.However, she’s returning to her roots to work as Captain Sandy Yawn’s Chief Stew onBelow Deck Medseason 9. Because she’s working on the Mustique again,it’s unclear if she’ll serve as Jason Chamber’s Chief Stewagain for season 3.Aesha belongs onBelow Deck Down Under, but her exit from the franchise may be inevitably coming, and the show must go on with a new Chief Stew whether fans like it or not.
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8Tumi Mhlongo
Below Deck Down Under Season 1 & Below Deck Med Season 8
Tumi Mhlongo would be the natural replacement for Aesha onBelow Deck Down Under. Her first appearance in the franchise was in the Australian-based yachting series.She worked as Aesha’s second stew duringBelow Deck Down Underseason 1, where she excelled. After a great season as a second stew, she was promoted to Captain Sandy’s Chief Stew duringBelow Deck Medseason 8. Her time onBelow Deck Down Underwas arguably much better thanBelow Deck Med.She had a season-long fight with Natalya Scudder that disrupted their charters and made the show unbearable at times.
SinceBelow Deck Medseason 8,Tumi and Natalya have ended their feud. They got off on the wrong foot after Kyle Viljoen meddled in their relationship. At times, Tumi handled things poorly as Chief Stew. However, after going through a charter season as hectic as that one, she could exceed inBelow Deck Down Underseason 3. It’s where she got her start on theBelow Deckfranchise. With Aesha making the switch back toBelow Deck Med,they could trade roles and have Tumi take over her positionas Captain Jason’s Chief Stew.
7Julia d’Albert Pusey
Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1
Julia d’Albert Pusey was Hannah’s second stew in the first season ofBelow Deck Med.She helped pioneer the spin-offthat has gone on to become a smash hit. Julia had a positive attitude duringBelow Deck Medseason 1, which is essential for success as a stew in the yachting industry. She went into the season with nearly eight years of experience, making her well-qualified for the job. Julia has gone on to pursue different avenues of business, butBelow Deck Down Underwould benefit from having her as Captain Jason’s Chief Stew.
6Xandi Olivier
Below Deck Season 11
Xandi Olivier was a great second stew under Fraser Olender duringBelow Deckseason 11. Working with the experienced Chief Stew, Fraser took a natural liking towards Xandi for her hardworking nature. She didn’t complain when he gave her jobs and knew how to do her job correctly. At times, the interior team onBelow Deckseason 11 clashed, butXandi was rarely in the drama. She butted heads with Barbie Pascual at times but did a good job at resolving every conflict she was caught up in.
5Fraser Olender
Below Deck Season 9-11
Fraser has the experience needed to take on Aesha’s job inBelow Deck Down Under. He first joined the franchise duringBelow Deckseason 9. Fraser did such a great job working as a stew during his first season that he was immediately asked back as the Chief Stew forBelow Deckseason 10. Hemade franchise history by becoming the first male Chief Stewon the show and subsequently came back for the show’s eleventh season. He possesses a witty charm that the interior team head needs to appeal to all the crew members and charter guests.
ThroughoutBelow Deckseason 11, Fraser gained more experience. He made mistakes along the way, letting his feelings about some of his stews impact his professional decisions. He worked well alongside Captain Kerry Titheradge, who guided Fraser in the right direction. No Chief Stew is completely perfect, butFraser’s ability to appeal to the guests and right his wrongs makes himthe perfect optionfor Chief Stew ofBelow Deck Down Underseason 3.
4Katie Flood
Below Deck Med Season 6
Heading intoBelow Deck Medseason 6, Katie Flood had big shoes to fill. She preceded Captain Sandy’s longtime Chief Stew, Hannah Ferrier. Hannah is one of the most belovedBelow Deckpersonalities ever, so it was unclear who would replace her on the show. However,Katie served as the best replacement for Hannahwhen she appeared inBelow Deck Medseason 6. She had a lot of experience and excelled at the head of the interior team. She’s only had one season in the franchise, but that doesn’t mean she couldn’t return forBelow Deck Down Underseason 3.
3Jaimee Neale
Below Deck Down Under Season 2
Jaimee Neale was one of Aesha’s stews onBelow Deck Down Underseason 2.She joined the series to replace controversial crew member, Laura Bileskalne. Aesha’s second stew, Laura, was fired after justifying Luke Jones’ sexual misconduct towards Margot Sisson after a night of drinking. Margot explained that Luke had entered her bunk naked and tried to get in bed with her and the producers had to step in and get in and out of the room. Aesha reported the incident to Captain Jason, and he was fired immediately.
Instead of feeling sympathy for Margot, Laura was more upset that Luke had left the boat. Captain Jason then fired Laura for her stance on the situation. It was one of the worst moments inBelow Deckhistory. When Jaimee stepped in,she became a lovable personalityon the show. She has previous experience working for Captain Jason, meaning she knows how he likes things to run on board. For this reason, she should step up as Chief Stew onBelow Deck Down Underseason 3.
2Barbie Pascual
Barbie would be TV gold as the Chief Stew forBelow Deck Down Under. Entering the franchise onBelow Deckseason 11, she had quite the journey as one of Fraser’s stews. Barbie had much to learn during the season and started to be quite combative and dismissive of her superiors. She disrespected Chief Stew Fraser and his second stew, Xandi, quite a few times. Barbie and Fraser fought during the first half ofBelow Deckseason 11, and her attitude almost got her fired. However,Captain Terry recognized that she was a hardworking stew,and opted to keep her around.
After Captain Terry had a talk with Fraser and urged him to make amends with Barbie, her attitude shifted inBelow Deckseason 11. She admitted that she looked up to her Chief Stew and wanted to perform well as one of his stews.Her vulnerability and honesty served her extremely welland allowed her to get closer to Fraser. Barbie learned a lot duringBelow Deckseason 11 and could apply her newfound knowledge as Chief Stew onBelow Deck Down Under.
1Daisy Kelliher
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2-4
Daisy Kelliher is one of thebestBelow DeckChief Stewsto appear in the franchise. She’s the longtime Chief Stew onBelow Deck Sailing Yacht,joining the series during season 2 and staying through season 4. Daisy is known for her manners and service. She is a genuine person who comes off as endearing. Unlike other Chief Stews in past seasons,Daisy cares about her crew and makes sure to set her team up for success.Jenna MacGillivray was a good Chief Stew duringBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 1, and Daisy was the best option to replace her.
Because Aesha is joiningBelow Deck Med,Captain Jason may have to hire her replacement forBelow Deck Down Under. It will be devastating if the Chief Stew doesn’t return for the spin-off’s third season. However, Captain Jason has a large pool of potential candidates that would work great for him onBelow Deck Down Under.
Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9 premieres Monday, June 3 at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
Below Deck
Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client’s needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.
