Summary
If Elena Dubaich gets fired fromBelow Deck Mediterraneanseason 9, there are plenty of stews fromBelow Deck’s past who could replace her. Before the season, the stew briefly appeared onBelow Deck Medseason 7 to replace Kyle Viljoen after an injury. After working on a charter with Captain Sandy Yawn, she was brought back in season 9 alongside fellow returning yachtie Aesha Scott. Though she was on the show before, this is her first season being a part of the official crew, andtheBelow Decknewbie has stirred up quite a bit of drama.
Elena is feuding with Bri Muller, her fellow stew, over their shared interest in Joe Bradley. After expressing her attraction towards the deckhand, Bri disregarded Elena’s feelings and shared a kiss in the hot tub with him. Before their hookup, the stews had formed a friendship.Elena felt hurt and betrayed by Bri’s actions, and her personal feelings changed their professional relationship. The second stew has been demeaning towards Bri, positioningElena as the villain ofBelow Deck Medseason 9. If she keeps up her bad behavior, Captain Sandy may fire her and replace Elena.
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8Daisy Kelliher
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Seasons 2-4
Daisy Kelliher is one of thebestBelow Deckchief stewsto appear in the franchise. If Captain Sandy chose to axe Elena from theBelow Deck Medseason 9 crew, Daisy would be more than an adequate replacement for the stew. While she primarily worked as the head of the interior department during her time onBelow Deck Sailing Yacht,Daisy could still excel as a second stew.She would work alongside Aesha, bringing together twoBelow Deckfan favorites. It would be interesting to see another establishedBelow Deckpersonality join a cast of freshman yachties.
7Xandi Olivier
Below Deck Season 11
Xandi Olivier proved to be a trustworthy second stew forFraser Olender duringBelow Deckseason 11. She had a no-nonsense attitude that paired well with the Chief Stew. Xandi grew close to Fraser during the charter season and became his right-hand woman. There was no question about whether he’d be able to trust Xandi.Instead of complaining about her workload, she worked quietly and efficiently.Xandi was a great addition to the crew ofBelow Deckseason 11, and theBelow Deck Medseason 9 cast is in dire need of a hardworking stew.
6Paris Field
Paris Field wasn’t a part of the original cast ofBelow Deckseason 11, butthe interior team improved after she joined the crew. She was brought in mid-season as Cat Baugh’s replacement and was a massive help to Fraser’s team of stews. Paris had a strong personality that meshed well with Xandi, one of her fellow stews. She had also previously met Fraser on FaceTime as he was friends with her ex-boyfriend, Jake Foulger. Paris got into aminor conflict with Chef Tatlock, but only because she was trying to help improve the success of the charter season.
5Barbie Pascual
Barbie Pascual had an up-and-down journey onBelow Deckseason 11. She feuded with most of the crew, including Fraser, Cat, Xandi, Ben Willoughby, and Kyle Stillie. Barbie had a dominant personality and wasn’t comfortable working in an environment as a subordinate. She had a massive argument with Fraser, and he threatened to fire her for being disrespectful and passive-aggressive. However, after he spoke with Captain Kerry Titherage, Fraser put his differences with Barbie aside, andshe finished out the season rather well before storming out on the final nightafter fighting with her boatmance, Kyle.
Barbie was a drama queen, but there’s no denying that she made great television. While she was used to being waited on in her personal life, she did great managing guests and working as a stew. Barbie didn’t always see eye to eye with Fraser, butshe was mature enough to get past their differences and finish out the charter season.It would be controversial to bring Barbie back so quickly after her massive blow-up during the finale ofBelow Deckseason 11, but she deserves another shot to prove that she’s a great stew.
4Tumi Mhlongo
Below Deck Down Under Season 1 & Below Deck Med Season 8
Tumi Mhlongo served as the Chief Stew duringBelow Deck Medseason 8. Before her stint on the Mediterranean-based spin-off, she was Aesha’s second stew duringBelow Deck Down Under. After just one season in the franchise, she was granted the leading role as Captain Sandy’s Chief Stew. However,Below Deck Medseason 8 was a letdowndue to her season-long feud with Natalya Scudder. They couldn’t get along, and the season suffered from their constant back-and-forth drama. Instead of becoming a Chief Stew,Tumi may have benefited from another season as a second stew.
It would be interesting to see her return to the show as a second stew. Tumi has prior experience working with Aesha onBelow Deck Down Under,meaning they already have an established personal and professional relationship. If Elena was fired,Tumi might be the most reliable option to replace her.She’s already proven herself within theBelow Deckfranchise and could benefit from returning and redeeming herself inBelow Deck Medseason 9.
3Lucy Edmunds
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4
Lucy Edmunds fromBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 4 could take over Elena’s role as a second stew inBelow Deck Medseason 9. While she was a part of a hectic cast, the stew was grounded. Lucy suffered an infamous back injury during her season, but other than that one unfortunate moment, she participated in no other drama during the season. She worked great under Chief Stew Daisy andcreated a lighthearted vibe with her hilarious confessional interviews.Lucy has expressed an interest in returning toBelow Deck Sailing Yacht, but she should switch toBelow Deck Med.
2Mads Herrera
Mads Herrera was a breakout starinBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 4. She had an adventurous personality that got her into trouble at times. Mads was in an infamous boatmance with Gary King but didn’t cling to the first mate. When she learned about his love triangle with Daisy and Colin Macrae, she took herself out of the drama and continued living her best life aboard the Parsifal III. Mads would be an out-of-the-blue casting decision forBelow Deck Medseason 9, butshe’d likely spice up the already entertaining season.
1Katie Flood
Below Deck Med Season 6
It would be incredible if Katie Flood returned to the franchise inBelow Deck Medseason 9. She was Captain Sandy’s Chief Stew duringBelow Deck Medseason 6 and became a beloved crew member. Katie had the difficult job as the preceding Chief Stew of Hannah Ferrier and held her own. She seemingly has a good relationship with Bravo as she just appeared onWinter Houseseason 3, meaningthe network could call on her to return to the show if Elena is fired.
Many Below Deck stews could replace Elena inBelow Deck Mediterraneanseason 9. The second stew is letting her relationships affect her professional life, disrupting the workflow of the interior team. Luckily enough for Captain Sandy, if Elena is fired, there are plenty of options for stews that could take her spot.
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.
