Since the launch of Season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean, some crew/cast members have been changed. Next week’s episode will introduce a new stew called Elena Dubaich, who will replace Kyle Viljoen on the team. Kyle hurt his ankle after falling down the stairs in episode 17, as fans are well aware. Throughout the show, he was seen on bed rest as the interior staff worked around the clock to serve the charter guests. Given the workload, head stew Natasha Webb took the difficult decision to replace her BFF Kyle for the last charter since the crew required someone to take up his responsibilities.
Captain Sandy Yawn, fortunately, did not have to wait long for a replacement. Kyle’s departure was covered in episode 17, however, the captain suggested that he may return. Meanwhile, Elena Dubaich will make her Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 debut as the second stew in episode 18.
Elena Dubaich formerly worked as a massage therapist on superyachts.
Elena Dubaich is a newcomer that joins Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 after Kyle Viljoen hurt his ankle. She will work as a stew on the interior crew. Elena had worked as a superyacht massage therapist before joining Bravo. Elena, according to her profile on the network’s website, aspired to pursue a job that would enable her to travel the globe. As a consequence, she enrolled in a massage school and eventually worked as a spa hostess on luxury cruise ships and yachts.
Elena’s bio on Bravo’s website reads:
“With an adventurous spirit, she began seeking for a profession that would allow her to travel the globe.” She went to massage school and discovered her real vocation before continuing her education in London, Stockholm, and Bangkok. She refined her abilities on private luxury cruise lines, where she also taught yoga and meditation workshops before finally becoming a spa manager.”
It goes on:
“She changed careers during the epidemic, working as a spa hostess on charter ships and private motor yachts.” Elena is excited to create her own massage school and teach students all around the globe.”
Elena’s biography also indicates that she was reared in Slovenia and that her first employment after earning a bachelor’s degree in English and Russian was as a translator. She has a natural talent for acquiring new languages, which has helped her acquire several dialects while growing up in various Balkan nations.
Elena, according to her Instagram account (@thebalkanbiscuit), is a fitness fanatic who “trust(s) the natural flow of life,” as well as someone who loves to dress up and party – traits that are well suited to the Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 group.
When is the premiere date for Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 episode 18?
Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 episode 18 will premiere on Bravo on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET. Elena will make her first appearance in the forthcoming episode. Stuck in the Griddle with You is the title of Episode 18, and the official summary is as follows:
“For the last charter, a distinctive, new crew member joins, and the inside team scrambles to teach her.” Two well-known NFL players are among the founding group, one of whom has a specific meal requirement that has Dave scrambling. Natasha and Natalya strive to mend fences. When one of the charter passengers misplaces a precious item, Courtney is put under pressure to assist them with the impossible. Under unexpected circumstances, Natasha and Dave are forced to face a flashback.”
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It will be the last charter for the crew members. Only time will tell if Elena can fill Kyle’s shoes or drown under the burden of work. Below Deck Mediterranean season 7 premieres on Bravo every Monday at 8 p.m. ET.
