Natalia Scudder burst onto the Below deck Mediterranean Scene in season 7, bring a whirlwind of charisma and controversy with an Australian accent. Now, still Below deck Mediterranean Season 8’s cliffhanger, it’s time to talk about what happened to the Deckhand. Known for her sharp wit and occasional clashes with fellow crew members, Natalia’s departure left a gap in the below deck Series. In the aftermath of Natalia’s departure, the enigma surrounding her journey beyond the high seas can be explored.
yet Below deck Mediterranean Season 8’s cliffhanger, Natalia’s life has changed. She debuted in Below deck Mediterranean Season 7. As a seasoned yachtie, Natalia’s skills, humor and outspoken nature quickly made her a focal point of the show. Post-reality fame, according to her social media, Natalia enjoys life with friends and family and soaks up the sun.
Natalya resigns after fighting with Kyle
in Below deck Mediterranean In season 8, a feud between Natalia and Kyle erupted, which only intensified as the season progressed. Initially expressing enthusiasm about their working arrangement, Natalia began to have issues, revealing deep-seated hostility towards Kyle. During a confessional, Natalya disclosed a shift in dynamics, lamenting the fact that their working relationship (and friendship) is no longer good. Natalya insinuated that Kyle’s lack of support and inappropriate jabs about her struggles fueled her discontent. Kyle’s behavior made Natalia angry, so she talked to Captain Sandy Yun, resigned from her post as Chief Stu, and packed her bags.
Natalya made a controversial comeback
Natalia ruffled some feathers on the Bravo TV series finale – which aired on January 22, 2024 – when she unexpectedly returned to Genoa, Italy, to the disappointment of some of her coworkers. Departing suddenly from Mustique amid intense drama with her cousin, Kyle, Natalia returned unannounced during the group’s last outing in Italy. Only boss Luca Brunton and chef Jack Luby were familiar with Natalia’s intentions. However, when Kyle learned of Natalia’s impending arrival, emotions ran high, manifesting in tearful anxiety. Despite Chief Stu Tommy Mhlongo’s efforts to calm him down, Natalia’s arrival sparked a mixed bag of reactions, signaling a tense reunion.
Natalia turned on online bullies
Natalia bravely confronts the ordeal of cyberbullying she endured, and sheds light on her backstory while revisiting Below deck Mediterranean Season 8. Opening up on social media, Natalia discussed battling anxiety, depression and online harassment following her departure from the show. Via an Instagram video, Natalia Expressed the anguish of reliving the harrowing experiences during and after the series appeared. While not mad, Natalya said she wanted to reveal secrets and address editing discrepancies, but didn’t. Natalia captioned the video,
“I just want people to understand that everyone is going through something and that we are all on our own journey.“
Natalya said she wants to work with Kyle
In a confessional discussing her experience on Below deck Mediterranean Season 8, Natalia opened up about her rocky relationship with her former crew member Kyle. Nat called Kyle a “Horrible man“And was reluctant to ever work with him again. Despite their turbulent dynamic on the show, Natalia And Kyle’s Instagram posts now suggest a reconciled friendship. There is newfound harmony as they follow each other again. While Natalia and Kyle’s on-and-off camaraderie may have hit rough waters during filming, the former friends may have apologized to one another off-camera, navigated their differences, and ultimately found smoother sailing after season one.
Natalia said that leaving her position was bittersweet
After a crew day out, Natalia felt forced to leave the luxury boat, because she no longer enjoyed being there. Meeting Captain Sandy the next day, Natalia talked about her decision, emphasizing her mental health. Captain Sandy praised Natalia’s work ethic, acknowledging that she is irreplaceable.
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Despite wanting her to stay, Sandy respects Natalia’s choice, prioritizing her well-being. Natalia, although sad, exits the boat. Reflecting on Natalia’s departure, Sandy supported Natalia’s decision, foreseeing challenges with the next charter. Natalia – proud of her tenure – farewell, cherishing friendships, but recognizing the need to move on.
What is Natalia doing in 2024?
Natalia has been busy since leaving Below Deck Med Season 8 behind. Although it was bittersweet for her to leave a position in which she simply thrived in, Natalia is enjoying her life much more away from the yachting industry. According to some of her latest photos on her Instagram, Natalia is currently working as a model. As she’s mentioned in the past, one of her consistent modeling gigs seems to be for Playboy. She shared a photo last year of herself with three other women on a boat with the Playboy Instagram account tagged. However, she has not tagged the famous adult magazine since.
The former Below Deck Med Star even has her agency linked in her Instagram bio. She works for Verge Agency, which includes other popular models and influencers as part of their rosterIncluding Gigi Gorgeous, Austin Mahone, Gleb Savchenko and many more. Natalia has gained a following of over 103K followers since being on the show, so she’s probably earning a good living now as a model and influencer.
It seems that Natalia’s days as a stew are long behind her. Not only are there no rumors about her joining Below deck Mediterranean Season 10, but it seems Natalia is busy enjoying her life as a successful model. She went through a lot of turmoil during season 8, and it seems she would rather reap the rewards she received from appearing on television than return to the yachting industry. So far, it seems that Natalia is on the right path for her life.
Sources: Bravo, WWHL/tube, Natalia Scudder/ Instagram