Below Deck Mediterranean: Captain Sandy Subtly Criticizes Leadership (Is Hannah the Target?)
Below Deck Mediterranean: Captain Sandy Subtly Criticizes Leadership (Is Hannah the Target?)
Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean seemingly threw shade at crew members from past seasons. The captain made a sly comment when commending Chief Stew Aesha Scott’s hard work during the first charter of Below Deck Med season 9. Before she joined Captain Sandy’s crew, she was a stew in the spin-off’s fourth and fifth seasons underneath Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier. Aesha served as Captain Jason Chambers’ Chief Stew in Below Deck Down Under seasons 1 and 2 but was called following season 8.
Aesha is one of the best Below Deck chief stews, and she’s navigated conflict swimmingly. She handles pressure well, treats her fellow crew members attentively, and takes Captain Sandy’s advice. Even though she’s a seasoned Below Deck yachtie, Aesha treats everyone with respect, a quality her captain appreciates. Captain Sandy has worked with many crew members throughout her stint in the franchise, and she’s admittedly impressed by her new Chief Stew’s performance. While she’s keen on Aesha, Captain Sandy isn’t so fond of some of her past employees.
Captain Sandy Praised Aesha’s Kindness, Which Some Bosses Don’t Do
Captain Sandy Commended Aesha’s Leadership Skills
Aesha is one of the most memorable Below Deck crew members because of her sweet personality. She’s incredibly kind and treats everyone around her with respect. She started in the franchise as a stew and was promoted to Chief Stew in Below Deck Down Under. During her time on the Australian-based spin-off, Aesha treated her stews with compassion and carried this into her leadership on Below Deck Med season 9. After new stew Bri Muller struggled during the first day of the charter season, Aesha encouraged her instead of tearing her down.
“We will get better each day. You will be amazing today. Thank you for your hard work, I really appreciate it.”
The Mustique crew was left with limited provision selections, which caused chaos on the first day of the charter. Bri was tasked with handling laundry, and took longer than expected, which frustrated the guests. Instead of tearing her down, Aesha uplifted Bri and thanked her for not giving up. Captain Sandy overheard their conversation and said Aesha handled the situation “really good.” She pointed out it’s important for her to “lift” up her stews. “You know how many people are unaware of that?” said Captain Sandy, a response seemingly pointed to one of her former crew leaders.
Captain Sandy & Hannah Ferrier Have A History
Captain Sandy & Hannah Had An Up-And-Down Relationship
Captain Sandy and her former Chief Stew Hannah had a rocky history on Below Deck Med. The captain joined the franchise during Below Deck Med season 2, where Hannah was the head of the interior department. They formed a strong connection during their first season together, though their relationship began to change as the seasons continued. In a shocking turn of events, Captain Sandy fired Hannah from Below Deck Med season 5 for having a vape pen and unprescribed Valium onboard.
Since her employment was terminated, they haven’t been on great terms.
They’ve thrown shots at each other in the years since Hannah’s infamous firing. The former Chief Stew admitted on the Side Piece with Melissa Pfeister podcast she thought Captain Sandy “wanted me out from day one,” which is why she was eventually fired. She alleged the captain was “competitive with me on the TV side of things” while they worked together. In an interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Captain Sandy refuted her claims, stating that there was “no competition” and that Hannah was “there for the cameras.”
“Hannah was there for the camera. I was there as a captain. Two different things. I actually care about yachting. And I care about my job.”
Was Captain Sandy’s Dig Aimed At Hannah?
Captain Sandy Probably Wasn’t Talking About The Former Below Deck Star
It’s unclear if Captain Sandy’s comment about “unaware” leaders was targeted toward Hannah. They didn’t see eye to eye in Below Deck Med season 5 and have battled in the press since she left the franchise. Captain Sandy didn’t agree with Hannah’s leadership style in the past. However, it’s unlikely that she would make a rude comment about Hannah on Below Deck Med season 9 to Aesha, one of her friends. She’s worked with numerous crew members over her yachting career, and it’s likely she’s dealt with Chief Stews worse off than Hannah.
Captain Sandy from Below Deck Mediterranean threw a little shade in the second episode of season 9 while praising her new Chief Stew, Aesha. While she commended her for her leadership tactics, she pointed out how “many people are unaware” they should uplift their co-workers instead of tearing them down. It’s unlikely that Captain Sandy was referencing Hannah, one of her former Chief Stews, but it’s still a possibility.
