Why Barbie Pascual Isn’t the Perfect Fit for Below Deck
Stewardess Barbie Pascual endured ups and downs in Below Deck season 11, but her personality has grown old. While the stew initially rubbed Chief Stew Fraser Olender the wrong way, the two seemed to find an understanding shortly after Cat Baugh left the charter, being replaced by Paris Field. However, even when Fraser isn’t treating her unfairly, Barbie doesn’t fit in on the yacht and shouldn’t come back for another season. Her antics, especially how she treated Kyle Stillie after their initial hookup, are eye-roll-worthy.
Barbie and Kyle finally hooked up in a recent episode, which has only made her behavior more annoying. While Fraser has let up on the privileged stew, she remains incredibly irritating. Paris’ treatment of Chef Nick Tatlock may have gotten the most flack, but Barbie still became irritating during the charter. She had a decent run on Below Deck season 11, but it’s time for Barbie to leave yachting behind and not return to the next season of Below Deck.
Barbie Is Too Conservative For Kyle
She Doesn’t Let Him Be Himself
Barbie has been open about being from a traditional Argentinian family. Specifically, her father, the source of the family’s wealth, has high standards about how his daughter should behave and who should date. Unlike most other yachties, Barbie isn’t sailing the seas to make a living. Her father wants her to understand what it’s like for the rest of the world to work. If Barbie wants Daddy’s money to keep flowing into her bank account, it’s up to her to work for that trust fund.
Barbie works hard on the boat, and her attitude has come a long way since the beginning of the season. Before she slept with Kyle, her behavior only really affected her. Barbie may live by a different set of standards than many of the yachties, but they’re her values. However, now that she and Kyle are exploring a relationship, she’s trying to push her standards on Kyle.
“Barbie knew sleeping with Kyle would disappoint her father and was stressed about sharing the news with her family.”
After Barbie and Kyle hooked up for the first time, the stew was stressed about her father finding out. Unfortunately, Barbie was aware she was being filmed, and the truth would come out eventually. She fought with herself regarding how to handle the situation, but in doing so, Barbie pushed her conservative ideals on Kyle. He tried to be respectful to her, but it wasn’t enough. While she eventually forgave Kyle, it was clear the yachtie lifestyle was at odds with her own.
In a recent episode, Barbie was horrified that Kyle wore a kilt while the cast was out bowling. Kyle seemed surprised by this but agreed to behave himself for Barbie. While he was acting a bit cheeky, he wasn’t really doing anything wrong. Barbie’s sensibilities just don’t fit in with the free-spirited crew members aboard the St. David.
Barbie Is Always Bragging About Her Wealth
She’s Out Of Touch
In most of her confessionals, Barbie brags about her wealth. She talks about her father’s opinions and expectations of her while constantly reminding viewers that she doesn’t actually need the money she’s making aboard the St. David. In a recent episode, Barbie admitted in a confessional that her closet looked like Saks Fifth Avenue, saying that if her dad actually ever cut her off, she’d be able to sell off most of her clothes and survive for a while.
“Barbie’s worst fear seems to be getting cut off, contributing to her anxiety regarding her relationship with Kyle.”
Barbie is charming, but those sorts of comments have gotten old. The stew seems to have no personality outside a poor little rich girl whose dad wants to show her how the rest of the world lives. Barbie is used to getting everything she wants, and despite trying to appear down to earth, she just doesn’t relate to the rest of the yachties onboard (via Bravo). Kyle is interested in her because she’s beautiful, but it’s not surprising they allegedly split after the charter ended. They are incompatible outside the charter, and Kyle can’t provide the wealth to which Barbie is accustomed.
Barbie’s Entitled Attitude Has Gone Too Far
She Didn’t Learn From The Charter
While Fraser undoubtedly treated Barbie disrespectfully early in the charter, Barbie has an entitled attitude that’s hard to deny. She is fairly well-adjusted for a woman coming from a wealthy family, but it’s difficult for her to overcome her spoiled upbringing. It was entertaining to watch her have a Jack and Rose romance aboard the St. David in Below Deck season 11, but it’s time for this cast member to leave Below Deck.
Yachties who seek to live an adventurous lifestyle and make a living deserve a spot on the boat more than a wealthy heiress playing house. Barbie worked hard and showed some growth on the charter, but she’s not a cast member that needs to come back for Below Deck season 12. Her personality has grown old.
