Natalya Scudder and Tumi Mhlongo Are Off To A Rocky Start | Below Deck Mediterranean (S8 E3) | Bravo

After a contentious first meeting, Natalya warns the crew about Tumi's attitude and Tumi texts Kyle Viljoen to complain. Then, the crew begins preparations for a new charter with high expectations. Watch new episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean, Mondays at 8/7c on Bravo and stream next day on Peacock.
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Set amidst the mesmerizing Italian Riviera and the historic façade of Genoa, Italy, it's all hands on deck this season for Capt. Sandy and her team. From outrageous guests to after-hours antics, the boat gets rocked throughout each charter as the crew navigates complicated dynamics and unexpected rifts. In a franchise first, unprecedented staffing changes dominate the season, which tests each department as they struggle to find their sea legs through unforeseen turnover.
Sandy levels up from last season with the 180-foot M/Y Mustique, which challenges her deck crew as they attempt to navigate the busy industrial port with utmost precision. Before they even leave the dock, visa issues tie up two crew members while a department head mismanages important paperwork. Sandy leans on temporary help for the first charter and an unexpected shake-up results in a change of hierarchy. On deck, the crew is overwhelmed by their workload on the oversized vessel as the interior deals with a clash of personalities. Chef Jack wows the guests with his impressive take on local Italian fare, but things start to sour when communication goes south.
Between “friends with benefits” and open relationships, there’s no shortage of boat-mances and boat break-ups. When disagreements impact productivity and former friendships start to implode, Sandy is faced with a wave of difficult decisions. grounded.
Cast:
Captain Sandy Yawn
Natalya Scudder
Kyle Viljoen
Tumi Mhlongo
Chef Jack Luby
Ruan Irving
Luka Brunton
Haleigh Gorman
Lara Du Preez
Jessika Asai
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[@valentino4411]

Tumi never said she didn't like Cheffy so Kyle was wrong for exaggerating. Nat used that info to poison Cheffy's thoughts about Tumi so that she can remain Cheffy's fav.

[@ameliasudberry9915]

ABSOLUTELY 💯❤

[@rgncajun21]

Tumi definitely came in with what she’s heard about nat from Kyle. But nat isn’t innocent either. This feels like it’s gonna be a shot show interior when Kyle arrives and I’m here for it 😂😂😂

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

he's gotten to be a messy bish... very messy and sloppy since his time off. he does WAY too much. not a fan. looking forward to the spotlight ever being turned on his toxicity.

[@usuk9316]

Totally agree. Kyle has caused this problem. He keeps stirring the pot and playing both sides. Can't stand Natalie. She behaved like this with the last chief stew. It's like she is trying to sabotaged Tumi. She made such a fuss coz Tumi txt Kyle which he lied about but she's been running about the boat badmouthing Tumi. Can't stand her and her voice drives me up a walk.

[@rmes6]

Kyle is dirty 😮

[@amyrivers4093]

​@usuk9316 I agree with you 100%. She is very self centered and loves drama as long as it's about herself.

[@valentino4411]

Kyle is 2-faced & is the catalyst that started this toxicity. He wanted to be Tumi's fav so he talked poorly about Nat. Nat's constant backtalking is her downfall.

[@ArgChica]

Tumi was always sweet. But Kyle's information before hand clearly poisoned her mind about Nat. Tumi coming in expecting A, B or C so of course she will come off with a wall up and short. It is a shame. People should make up their mind about someone on their own. Maybe they could have been a great team but the negative seed has already been planted.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Tumi needs to act like the manager she was hired to be otherwise if she continues down this path of gossiping and entertaining the drama, she will fail as a chief stew.

[@Joactah77]

I agree. But it's also hard once you have that information. You want to be prepared. I will say that Tumi did let that seed affect her. However, Natalya was true to form and she got defensive for no reason.

[@Vince-um5nq]

100% what Kyle said caused this. Tumi must be inexperienced as a manager because this was so unnecessary. Now she’s made an enemy out of Natalya

[@user-fq8rs7rz3i]

Vile Kyle talks out of both sides of his mouth. He’ll have people at each other’s throats, then sit back and enjoy the show.

[@colettejaques2559]

Exactly...Tumu should have appreciated how great all staff were doing!! She was toxic...and she is inexperienced!!! She has anger issues😢 and is not a good leader....she'll learn

[@Smokey_Pz]

Tumi shouldn’t be texting Kyle like that, it’s a bit sloppy for someone who is supposed to be a leader, it’s going to cause a negative vibe right off the bat

[@klove6149]

Look how Nat was hanging around when it was time for the meeting😂...wtf...she was struggling to let go of that one day authority😂

[@HH-gv8mx]

She already for-warned us last episode that she was begrudgingly, handing the keys back over and she was already so stressed out about what the chief still was going to be like that. She was already having arguments about it before Tumi stepped on the board. And likewise Tumi had preconceived notions about Nat so she was coming in hot. Tumi I need to not stoop down to her level and remember that she is a manager and that she needs to act like one.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Could be editing

[@smileystar1126]

Clearly you can’t tell when they deliberately edit scenes to manipulate the scenario

[@2011blueman]

Look at how Tumi was vile and unprofessional the second she stepped on the boat. The unprofessionalism continues. The facts are that Tumi only has a few seasons of experience and shouldn't have been a chief stew.

[@traceejohnson290]

​@@2011bluemanNo Natalia was the one who was wrong. Who argues with their Boss within 2 minutes of meeting because she said she doesn't like how the Boat was made. Natalia needs to stay in her 3rd Stew place and take a seat and close her mouth😏

[@kaceyhartling1422]

Nat is not in an open relationship......her bf just wants a free pass to cheat. Open relationships have to have amazing communication and rules in place from the start. They don't rope people into the relationship and then change the rules.

[@WarlordShogun]

I'm pretty sure this is his exit plan and he already found her replacement but he needs her to find someone so he won't feel guilty about it. It's a pretty cowardly move on his part but not surprising considering how annoying she is.

[@2011blueman]

Open relationships aren't real relationships.

[@traceejohnson290]

She is so foolish she said she does not even know what type of relationship she is in.

[@MsJubjubbird]

Often guys who get into open relationships then change their mind when the girl gets herself a second partner. It's OK for him to run wild and free but not for her

[@oishiikayo7635]

There is a difference between standing your ground and being straight up rude

[@HH-gv8mx]

I wish Tumi would be mature. And I also wish she would stop touching her wig. It’s distracting.

[@fransmith8992]

@@HH-gv8mx i thought she has fleas. she keeps scratching like a dog

[@fransmith8992]

@@keepingit100-ss3hx get some help. you are delusional.

[@Joactah77]

Who was being rude? Tumi was asked a question. She answered it. And Natalya proceeded to defend herself against something that didn't exist.

[@fransmith8992]

@@Joactah77 tumi was being rude from the get-go.

[@carol22368]

Tumi's text to Kyle just proves they were already talking about Nat. She's already expected things to get worse and how she will have to handle Nat.

[@HH-gv8mx]

The fact that she is texting Kyle already gossiping about her fellow employee, her underling shows that she’s not a good manager. She needs to be above this she needs to step into a managerial role and leave the drama and the gossip behind or she will not be successful.

[@geneviasims7617]

Nat did the same thing when she tlked to Jessika n Luka.....

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

that is a complete failure at first time management. its not the middle schoollunchroom but Kyle still lives there. Never a good idea to follow a drama queen right down the drain but apparently Tumi isnt mature enough to get it. and first time is a perfect time to learn that lesson. it may be the last time too since most people spend years trying to GET that opportunity she is taking a dump on

[@lulahbelb.3670]

Natalia DOES have an authority problem… she always has.

[@brookeb1753]

100%. She crosses lines of professionalism especially with authority right when she’s rubbed the wrong way 😣

[@dwick9959]

X - try again!!!

[@marisaconlon8938]

Totally agree. She's not humble at all.

[@Toeco_tuesdays]

Yup and a big mouth but at least she does her job

[@jacquelineallison3878]

I’m sorry, Kyle, deliberately trashed talked Natalia to tumi, now I’m not saying that Natalia doesn’t have authority issues. She is however a hard worker. She did however carry Kyle when he was slacking off with his chief stew. That’s facts that you don’t have to like the girl but she is a hard worker, and the fact that Kyle felt the need to backstab and Trash Talk, a fellow crewmember to a chief stew is inappropriate and downright nasty. I hope he goes. He’s a horrible person when Natalia was talking about Kyle to the other crewmembers. It was nothing but positive, but you’re all slamming her right at the end of the day. She stood up when I couldn’t and that deserves a thumbs up in my opinion.

[@HH-gv8mx]

The fact that Tumi is texting Kyle already gossiping about her fellow employee, her underling, shows that she’s not a good manager. She needs to be above this. she needs to step into a managerial role and leave the drama and the gossip behind or she will not be successful.

[@bernicesmith1173]

💯

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

Immature low self-esteem , inexperienced bully .. from this week episode it seems she let it slip that's how her mother chose to parent her and she I inspired by that That's okay in certain households. We don't run hospitality business that way We don't hire people according to their upbringing, that would be a tragic error 😂

[@shylock5477]

Just say you hate her and hate that she's a whole chief

[@valentino4411]

Nat was overly sensitive. No matter how many times Tumi told Nat that she was criticizing the boat & not her, Nat was still defensive.

[@traceejohnson290]

Exactly

[@ameliasudberry9915]

Yes I concur,the moment Tumi stepped on the boat her cheif stew DAY was over and Tumi complemented Miss Talya and she couldn't hear her because she doesn't want to be under Tumi, or she just want all the praises 🤔 maybe it's an Ozzy thing that I don't understand 😢😅❤❤

[@rmes6]

@ameliasudberry9915 Think you may be wrong Try watching them both on their previous seasons I've watch all the below decks since first a seasons starting with captain lee You'll understand 🥰

[@MsJubjubbird]

Probably bitter that she got demoted when Tumi arrived

[@chrisbooth3417]

Looking at it from Natalia's POV. Tumi and she were both not chief stews last season. Natalia worked with Sandy, did a good job but Sandy chose Tumi as chief stew over her. Natalia then does a good job as acting chief stew. Meanwhile Luka gets promoted to Bosun and Natalia goes back to 2nd stew. I'd be upset probably.

[@reneeancog852]

Did you watch what Tupi did , she deserved that position, she did amazing , WF

[@chrisbooth3417]

@reneeancog852 In fairness, I didn't watch thar show. But apparently she impressed enough to get that position.

[@Joactah77]

Tumi definitely deserved a promotion. Natalya needs to work on her attitude before she gets promoted.

[@soapiesoap5649]

Tumi stuffed up a little already the way she came in hot and honestly a little hostile and rude to Natalia she clearly had Kyle in her ear. She should of made her own option on Natalia when she met her very immature and from that interaction already not sure she’s ready for a management position there is a huge difference in doing a job well and stepping up to a management position and some people aren’t cut out to be management will be interesting to see how the season plays out

[@patriciamackey9239]

I'm pretty sure production, etc, that decide who is hired and in what position, NOT the captain. I'm sorry I can't recall where I read it but I read an article which explained how people are hired for all the Below Deck shows and it was all about having to go through the production team. If somebody knows differently and I'm wrong please let me know.

[@jeremyd5850]

I do feel like Tumi came in hot. I would have been more appreciative of my second taking the lead for a charter. It’s more how you say things. I would have said you did amazing. I really appreciate you stepping in and leading. There is a few things I want to change. She didn’t have to nitpick especially when they had one person that was not a stu and they were only 3 when it’s suppose to be 4.

[@myiariley6150]

Except she literally asked Tumi what she thought of the boat and Tumi gave her opinion. She also said “everything you’ve done with the boat is amazing” I don’t know what else was expected of her.

[@jeremyd5850]

@@myiariley6150 she did but people don’t hear great thing. They hear the negative and as a leader you should know how to lead a team especially when you started later than the team. I would have said you did amazing work leading the team in my absence. There are a few things I would change. Her tone was more accusatory than constructive

[@knowledgeequips9604]

Captain Sandy fired a previous black 2nd stew behind a jealous 3rd stew who resented taking directions from the 2nd stew. I think she going to do the same with Tumi. Natalya is manipulative, controlling and messy.

[@bridgey968]

@@knowledgeequips9604 Captain Sandy fired a 2nd Stew staff….that’s it. Don’t bring other BS into it

[@fernsinclair4282]

​@@knowledgeequips9604true, I actually wasn't going to watch sandy again bcuz of how she treated the last black girl like a criminal by having her walked off the boat, but I'm only watching to see how Tumi is treated.

[@yesseniaalyousef4379]

Tumi! Tumi! First rule of a crewmember-never listen to anybody about other crew, as a chief you should have stopped gossip lazy girl Kyle from talking about Natalya. You always go to join a crew not knowing anything about them so you can form your own opinion! You already blocked Natalya without giving her a chance. This isn’t the behavior of a chief stew!

[@ericascharf8711]

exactly and now kyle is full of glee

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

Look for Kyle anytime there is hard work to do.. you will find him swishing a glass pr avoiding being found.. such a lazy girl . He only lofts the fingers he is forced to lift and changes his level of dedication directly related to how HE feels about the guests Very transparent and unprofessional On a real Motor yacht he would stay a 3rd forever

[@traceejohnson290]

Tumi did nothing wrong. Natalia who is beneath Tumi in rank within 2 minutes of meeting her tried to tell her Chief Stew Tumi how she was supposed to think about how the boat was made. Basically Tumi told her what she thought and Natalia in so many words kept saying, No you are wrong you are only supposed to think what I tell you to think.

[@melissadiamond1268]

How do these people always not see that they are the ones coming off as not friendly or warm or inviting but condescending and gaslighting. Everytime there's one blk girl they seem to give some issues but when it's a black guy these non blk women will be FRIENDLY & understanding

[@LydiLa222]

Yep! There's absolutely no respect for black women!

[@fransmith8992]

because these black girls think they are entitled. the black guys are normal.

[@natsdaley9615]

Firstly ' these people'

[@jacquelineallison3878]

This is not a race issue. This is common decency and rudeness I like tumi on below deck, Australia, but this side of her, I do not like it is Kati and rude, and not how asheea trained her completely different person

[@ericascharf8711]

@@jacquelineallison3878Yeah seems like she’s trying to overcompensate more than usual to make up for the lack of experience. Loved the tumi of last season. By choosing to ride with kyle before this season even started doesn’t seem wise. He’s drama as well as Nat can be so as chief you should diffuse that, not encourage it or add to it

[@Ladyofthenight324]

Tumi came in rude as hell and while she wanted to say that she was talking about the boat, she was definitely talking about Nat's work. Nat had so many things she had to do with only two people and she did a good job given what she had. Tumi already had preconceived notions about Nat and went with them. Nat had every right to call her on it and if someone did the thing with the hands even after they were asked to stop, I'd be rightfully pissed off too. I actually liked Tumi during her time in Down Under but she has changed for the worse and I don't like it. There were so many ways that she could have handled the disorganization and she chose wrong. Kyle isn't making anything better and playing both sides. It's pathetic.

[@BGodzillahhh757]

natalya's microaggressions are apparent

[@srideout91]

Don’t be that person. Just stop with that BS.

[@BGodzillahhh757]

@@srideout91 I’m not that person, I’m just saying she was reacting in a way that I wouldn’t personally and I just find her a bit overreacting

[@KA-eu9sy]

You mean Tumi's microaggressions

[@Toeco_tuesdays]

I feel like Tumi is coming in with her guard up because of Kyle in her ear! Loved Tumi and her work ethic!!..Natalia is good at what she does but is very sneaky and Schemy 🙄 saw how she was the previous season, Kyle is lazy and thinks he’s on holiday.

[@Rebecca-qj4kv]

Good assessment. 👏

[@sudieasher1484]

Tumi came in with Kyle in her ear thinking that Natalia is blah blah blah.... my opinion of Natalia is that she is extremely OCD, and she likes to micromanage.. that isn't a bad thing though . She will call out b.s wherever she it interior or on deck..... Kyle diid screw Natalia by talking sh*t to tumi. Automatic tension... Can't wait for the next episode!!

[@IadoreyouMaxxy]

Yet Natalya shit talked Tumi right away after the run in with her to Luka

[@sudieasher1484]

If Kyle didn't start b.s about Natalia to tumi, guarantee none of this would be a issue...... but Kyle being Kyle he loves the drama. ....... tumi had already made a pre judgment of Natalia... Natalia spoke with Luka afterward...

[@ericascharf8711]

Yeah, she went in with a super biased view. It sucks cause I like Tumi, but if this preview shows anything then doesn’t seem like I’ll be enjoying Tumi this season. Guessing kyle neither. Kinda unfair to come in with that perspective. What if Tumi happened to meet Nat first, would it be skewed the opposite?

[@soapiesoap5649]

Tumi came in with already an opinion from Kyle which was wrong Natalia isn’t my favourite but come on you can’t come in hot like that make your own opinion on someone, not liking the way Tumi came in

[@michelleadams474]

Natalya is sooo bossy and sneaky but Kyle shouldn't have put too much of a bug in Tumi's ear because she did come in way too strong and that is going to hurt her with the rest of the crew, I really liked Tumi when she was working with Aiasha and it would behoove her to take it down a notch. Natalya is going to be trouble, she has so much potential but ruins it with her lack of respect for authority.

[@Toeco_tuesdays]

Absolutely

[@janekramer3639]

They both came in hot

[@bernicesmith1173]

Absolutely!💯💯

[@KA-eu9sy]

That was not strong. That was offensive and rude.

[@traceejohnson290]

Tumi was not rude nor did she come on too strong. She was asked a question and answered. Natalia was arguing trying to make Tumi agree with the style of the boat, like Tumi the Chief Stew can't have her own opinion. 🙄 Nytalia was acting very agressive.

[@sassyempress7916]

Tami, seems like she has a strong work ethic which is needed in that kind of job role much respect to her.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Yeah but she was also unnecessarily rude. For someone who sees Aesha as a mentor and praised her ego-less approach and open heart this was hypocritical and a very bad look for Tumi. The way she responded was harsh and full of ego. She managed to make Hannah look warm in comparison. I hope she checks herself and changes the attitude because that was just her insecurity taking over. It was a flawed power move, not good leadership. Who would want to work for someone who snaps at you like that?

[@geneviasims7617]

​@@mariarohmer2374Tumi had no attitude....She literally dumbed down her opinion for Nat qnd she still couldnt comprehend.....

[@fransmith8992]

tumi turned into a total B

[@geneviasims7617]

@@fransmith8992 When and How?

[@fransmith8992]

@@geneviasims7617 she turned between her last appearance on below deck and now. she got a super big head and thinks she is all that. it's her 1st chief stew job and she is VERY rude and condescending.

[@tazzibear86]

Tumi is just a South African woman. We're a vibe but when it comes to work, we have a limited bs tolerance. It's been hard for us to get work, the unemployment rate in our country is insane,so if you have an opportunity to get a high paid job, you put everything into it and take super pride in your job

[@Wjackson63]

Seriously? Is that what you're going with? That makes zero sense. She was rude. It has nothing to do with having a vibe which is not even a thing.

[@kwong06]

Aesha was too laid back. Tumi came on too strong. Hopefully she sees Kyle for who he really is as Nat is a better worker despite her delivery being horrible while Kyle coasts by

[@tamissawilliams3581]

I confuse when Nat keep saying get your hand out of face. She must not know what a hand in your face.

[@mjb6839]

serious aggression for no reason smh Tumi was right, she was incredibly defensive when it wasn’t warranted

[@csimaniac007]

Why would Tumi come in so hot? Just because you got some "info" from Kyle, doesn't mean you should step on the boat and instantly give a nasty attitude to Natasha who all she did was step up and help while she was held up. I get that she's the chief stew now, but respect goes a long way

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

Because thsts her real personality

[@Immigrantlovesamerica]

Because she's highly insecure, and inexperienced as a leader.

[@BlaineWithCurls6]

Lets not beat around the bush. the Real reason Tumi came on to the boat hating Natalia it because of KYLE.... That dude does jack shit and just cause drama....

[@HH-gv8mx]

True. But it is very unprofessional of Tumi to respond in that way. Her delivery could’ve been more professional. She needs to remember that she is stepping into a managerial role. She needs to leave the drama and the diva behavior behind or she will not succeed as the chief stew. .

[@traceejohnson290]

Natalia needs to recognize her place in the Chain of Command, that Tumi is Chief Stew and that she is only 3rd stew😏

[@littlemisssarcasm6263]

She's only a third and she is running her mouth like that? She seems to have a bad attitude with authority...

[@callielu7485]

When did tumi become so hostile? I remember her being super sweet before?

[@fashunslore]

when was she hostile?

[@HH-gv8mx]

She’s not acting professionally. If she doesn’t start acting like a manager and stop acting like an eighth grade gossip mean girl, she will not be successful in this chief stew role.

[@reneeancog852]

Nat has been rude and hostile and snitch from last season, she has a problem with authority

[@callielu7485]

@reneeancog852 ii think she had a valid gripe last season...Natasha was on her phone with her other boyfriend and goofing off with Kyle most of the time and she finally had enough. And it absolutely has nothing to do with Tumi suddenly getting too full of herself

[@callielu7485]

@fashunslore her entire demeanor was hostile. Picking everything apart acting like nothing was acceptable moving forward. I remember her being such a sweet girl on the season I saw her on and now she's got a chip on her shoulder.

[@njabulotshabalala628]

Y'all saying Tumi is coming in hot when in reality as a Chief Stew she has to clock disrespect immediately miss girl Natalya needs to learn how to humble herself and accept that she isn't the Chief Stew like know your place and I believe it's only fair to give Tumi some grace her position has a lot of pressure. Tumi checked her attitude and I love that.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Is that how you talk to people in real life too? You have problems.

[@frang4611]

Natalya had a problem with tumi from the start!!! Natalya needs to stay professional and realize that she not chief stew… fall back and stop being rude

[@nadinemuller8090]

She was not rude, Tumi was rude as fuck

[@Noragrace.]

Okay I know this is not about them . But did anyone else see the scene of Luka showing his tattoo of Otto and said he was from Rugrats and clearly Otto is from rocket power just saying !!!!!! 🤣🤣

[@Ponyboy1976.]

Tamu and the chef talking,and says she knows he has somebody in his ear,but tamu has Kyle in hers lol,his the worst out of all of them

[@branniedens3480]

Tumi is a grown woman who can make decisions for herself. Let’s not forget Nat was on last season and Tumi could have easily made her opinions about Nat based off that, because, as we are seeing again, Nat has a terrible problem with authority and feels she knows better than everyone. Tumi even clarified to Nat “what you did white this boat is amazing.” She then went on to say that the BOATS LAYOUT is what she feels is the problem when it comes to organizing. It’s not personal it’s professional. We continued to see that Nat couldn’t let go of the power until the last second. Also, telling someone not to speak with their hands is condescending and rude. Nothing about what Tumi was doing was rude it was firm, explained, and appreciative. What I think is is most of y’all are just racist tbh because when a woman of color who didn’t even raise her voice is being talked so negatively because she “came in too hot” when Nats attitude and way she’s speaking is worse y’all say she’s a victim of bullying.

[@sazr3419]

Perfect, observation

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

at no time did Tumi qualify her "opinion on the boats layout' especially after Nat explained how it is equipped on every floor with everything they need. NOPE Tumi just talked over that because when you have nothing to offer, just make the most noise and cause confusion and discomfort. i usedto train managers . everything i saw in Tumi is everything to NEVER do. she doesnt know HOW to sit and listen or engage another person, or consider their input. even last season she talks over everyone, she then did it to the chef and will do it to anyone who has something to offer. Now that she got the role she wanted all her filters are removed and we get this ugly person

[@KA-eu9sy]

Are we watching the same show?

[@KA-eu9sy]

Communication is: 95% non verbal ( body language, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions ) 5% verbal. ( sound, voice, volume ) Watch it again. This time. Turn off the sound. Video - visual only. Use your eyes only. See if your interpretation of events have altered. Even, if slightly. This is a lesson not just on a show. But for life, your life. If you are reading people wrong, you are at a disadvantage at the real meaning conveyed. Their true communicated message. Truth.

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@ThatGirl-tg7wd Yup. Yes. Agreed. Well said. You nailed it. Ain't that the truth. Here here. You took the words right out of my mouth!

[@cindysmith4978]

Wow, what has happened to the sweetheart autumn? She was darn near a perfect stew last season on down under but not now! I’m shocked at her aggressive behavior. She came on boat defensive and has made a few miserable already. I get that Natalia is a bit much with her compulsive nature but this is not Natalia fault this time. Where is that sweet Tumi with her gorgeous table scapes and great attitude? I hope this don’t crumble on anyone but I feel certain it will

[@Immigrantlovesamerica]

Did we watch the same Down Under? Tumi was generally sweet, but she was an aggressive drunk. People put up with her, and no one really liked her other than the Captain.

[@Ponyboy1976.]

She came straight in with attitude

[@samaireoctober5584]

Kyle ruined it, per usual. I'm sorry but Tumi needs an attitude adjustment, considering they were low on staff and had a rough start. Ungrateful.

[@HH-gv8mx]

And I hope she stops touching her wig. It’s gross and distracting. Bring back Simone from below deck. She was so friendly and had such a pleasant demeanor. I’m kind of sick of all the attitude and the entitled brat behavior in a working environment.

[@tiredofit4761]

Natalya is a problem on any boat. She is two faced and loves chaos. She talks crap about everyone more than she works. Kyle doesn’t help this charter either. He doesn’t want to be there.

[@redwolf6724]

Tumi Won’t Last, the interior ran so smoothly on that first charter that Captain Sandy Is going to see the difference under her supervision and will fire her!

[@HH-gv8mx]

She needs to nip the drama and gossiping in the bud and step up into this managerial role, or she is going to fail!

[@starynightugh6951]

I hope so..

[@KA-eu9sy]

Hope so. She's offensive and rude. The way she went after Nat was uncalled for. Referring to herself in the 3rd person "Tumi" when she was texting Kyle was clearly cray cray.

[@HH-gv8mx]

And she called herself a diva saying that she might walk off the boat@@KA-eu9sy

[@alidi4144]

She won't get fired she will get a pass

[@ceejay6491]

Tumi has got this all wrong. She is clearly not ready to be a chief stew..and probably never will be. If it was the other way round with Nat speaking to her like that we would definitely be hearing the race card.

[@valentino4411]

Why is that you automatically think that Tumi would used the "Race Card" if it was the reverse? Tumi could've used the race card as the boss if she wanted to but didn't. Anytime Nat is given direction, she has something to say back to her boss, even in her previous season. Stop assuming all blacks want to use race card. Tumi worked great with Aesha and never had problems with those outside her race before, so why would that automatically change just because she's in charge now? Smh

[@dw1617]

Natalya doesn’t like anyone over her, especially the new black girl with an opinion. Tumi needs to calm down and do the work. Stop rushing the chef because you see how flustered he gets. Lawd!

[@ChaiTea978]

Tumi needs to nip this in the bud and have a meeting with both Kyle and Natalya. Obviously kyle and Nat have not resolved their differences from last season. It has spilled over into this season.

[@MariaPolov]

"Soft and Quite Natatya," saw Tumi and immediately judged her, ran around the boat talking crap about Tumi! All the hand jestures were ridiculous! I already know Kyle has been texting both of them!

[@amberkreitz3388]

I am first this is like some you tube moment !!! Bless your hearts !

[@ammalajama]

is this episode out yet?

[@sadiabegum8644]

Everyone saying shes being rude, i dont hear it. She was just giving her opinion and then stating the difference when the other lady got offended

[@KA-eu9sy]

4:26 Using 3rd person "Tumi" to refer to herself when she was texting to Kyle. Weird, bizarre,

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

that is one of MANY traits of a narcissist. she tracks like a Covert Narc. watch it play out . im rarely wrong

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@ThatGirl-tg7wd Beyond narc. Sociopath territory.

[@nikkirobertson2341]

Kyle put bad things into Tumi head. I don't care what you say if someone tells you a bad thing about a person it does cloud your judgment & make you on edge about them. Thing is Nat had a chip on her shoulder for having to step aside as chief stew. She should have respected Tumi instead of continously being in the defensive. She spoke to Tumi terribly and I felt everything Tumi said she reacted too. Tumi was an excellent chief stew and everyone loved her! As soon as Nat left the toxic shit stopped!! Loved Tumi! She was a ray of sunshine 🌞

[@Tachikawa5]

Let’s hold our opinions somewhat as Editing doesn’t show what really happened. Lots and lots of drama coming up. Kyle who I like is extremely razor tongued frequently. Add Alcohol and the *%#= gonna fly. Say what you want but Natalie is gorgeous. And aced the first charter. She made it all look effortless. I hope Tumi finds her footing in time. She’s awesome. Peace folks.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Not Natalie. Her name is Natalya

[@ariesgray3]

Lara is reminding me of Iggy Azalea, love her work ethic.

[@pcharm3711]

05:14 he doesnt even care 😂

[@willquigg8265]

The first thing I noticed about Tumi, Was that she was light skinned and had her hair straightened Like a white girl Would have her hair. I don't understand why she doesn't have prad and go on natural in her looks.

[@classyconversationswithrho344]

Tumi is acting like a jerk! She should be happy and appreciate her! She missed a complete Charter. I understand Tumi is showing she is boss but be nice about it.

[@Ennui83]

Nope. Direct is not mean. You may not like the talking head intercut, but Tumi did not say or do anything "not nice."

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

there is NEVER a need to "show who is boss' when you first meet your staff. there is NEVER a need to do that IF youre a good manager. she did everything we train management never to do. i dont have to comment too much on that but i used to Train managers in high level financial positions. she has ZERO skills and her ego and personal feelings are too involved. you cannot manage people according to how you were raised or what you think about showing off yoru power. you will destroy the chances as being respected or growing your team. im my industry she would have been demoted right after that first meeting. complete failure

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@Ennui83 I feel bad for you. Your standard what you are willing to put up with. At let's say your work, your boss. If my leader at work talked to me like that, you betcha I would stand up and speak up for myself. I follow. I do not take abuse as direction. Gimme a break.

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@ThatGirl-tg7wd In my line of work, she would have been fired! Tumi would be deemed to create a toxic workplace. Not to be tolerated.

[@valentino4411]

​@KA-eu9sy I have a question. Does the way that Nat talks to her superior create a toxic environment? Nat deserves blame too. No one would tolerate Nat's belligerence & she would've been fired after all that backtalking in the real world.

[@AMERICANPATROIT101-y7r]

You can’t out victim them. CANT be done

[@emmmz5532]

Natalya was self sabotaging from the beginning saying that she hopes the chief stew wouldn’t be a b!tch and everything is gonna go down hill. Then…Natalya is so unprofessional and immature that she tries to create division immediately by slamming Tumi to the rest of the crew. Then it doesn’t help to throw Kyle in the mix because he’s going to placate to both of them….this will be interesting. I am rooting for Tumi 🙏🙏💓

[@2011blueman]

I think you got the names mixed up. Tumi came onto the boat from day one being rude and unprofessional.

[@valentino4411]

Nat is very hardworking but she thinks that her hard work equates to power. She's a 3rd Stew & needs to talk more respectfully to her boss.

[@willquigg8265]

Tumi came on the yacht with a very bad attitude. She has never been chief stew before, and she refused to listen to Natalia, who has been chief stew on other boats before. She said she is worried about coming on a new boat and the crew respecting her. That is a big red flag right there.Tumi saying that she met Kyle before she came on the boat and he was talking trash about Natalia. It is a very bad beginning to a season. You can really tell that Tumi Has been very disrespected in life.For whatever it could be she doesn't do her job right or whatever. Natalia was giving her a run down of the first season And she is shutting down everything.Natalia is saying. Tumi This does not belong in a chief stew Position!!!!

[@valentino4411]

Unlike Nat, Tumi never had problems with her crewmates or superiors. Nat has always been belligerent to her superiors. Nat thinks she knows Best.

[@jacquelineallison3878]

Look at the end of the day, I loved tumi on below deck down under, but after seeing her now, I firmly believe that she would’ve acted the same way to Aeasha in a nutshell, I believe that tumi is getting drunk off the power that she has she is clearly not management material, especially when she is engaging in conversations with other crewmembers without even meeting that person before hand, it is unprofessional and not a good look the fact that she continued that with a text message saying that would be fired is catty bitchy and not what I chief stew should be doing. Does that need to zip her lips and get on with her job 100% if I was in nays position I would smile and wave. Tumi will sink herself along with Kyle all on their own.Nat just needs to shut to mouth do a job and let the two idiots shoot themselves in the foot. That’s the best why you deal with people like that.

[@KA-eu9sy]

Loved your post! Yes, hope Tumi and Kyle will just keep digging deeper for themselves. And Nat just has to keep her head down and focus on her work. That said, I hope Tumi gets fired! She's toxic. I don't understand why Sandy made her chief. Tumi's never been chief. While Nat has been chief many times on her resume and has 8 yrs of yachting as experience. Especially on a bigger yacht where the interior is a crew of 4 rather than 3.

[@user-fu5mq5il4n]

I just watched nat tell tomi stop putting hands in her face she is far away when she putting her hands all around while speaking but NAT does it and is a gossip queen and says over and over i want to be in charge she has a huge authority issue smh I really do not like her and goes to everyone with poor me attitude

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Tumi was neither kind nor respectful. She got on a made a shit on all that was accomplished.

[@brittanyhart4988]

Go tumi!!!!

[@KA-eu9sy]

Go away tumi!

[@stephanysanchez2065]

Tumi did just fine. She's the Chief stew, people need to fall in line. Every job has a pecking order. There was no disrespect. People always insinuate people of color to be angry or emotional when expressing opinions..... Natalya gives the same energy when being the lead. What's the issue? Literally none.. lol.

[@labahletshabalala3649]

Literally FACTS!

[@2011blueman]

You're blinded by race. Tumi came onto the boat and was rude and unprofessional from the start.

[@willquigg8265]

Is in this episode Tumi Always sticks up for the guests because they're her friends. And then Kyle's true colors come out. He is the one that should have been fired!!!

[@ruthnoronha8206]

Tumi shame on you. You started it.

[@KA-eu9sy]

She sure did.

[@susanhill149]

Jeez talk about threatened. Tumi acted like a child and she needs to stop itching her head that’s gross. Then making Natalya third. C’mon that was total bs. Buuuut this is gonna be a good season! Lol

[@mjb6839]

Natalya clearly showed she needs to take several seats back. I would’ve made her third too just because of her nasty attitude.

[@willquigg8265]

Tumi And Kyle do not belong on these types of Yachts. Later in the Seasons, They do both get Fired for not doing their job correctly.

[@mariat6171]

The show needed conflict since the 1st charter was a love fest.

[@AshleyNJohnson]

Tumi came off rude af 😂

[@traceejohnson290]

No Natalia was Rude and Agressive talking to her Chief Stew Tumi that way.

[@Bondisaurus]

I’m sorry but the girls really need to tie their hair back and look more put together and professional.

[@emmmz5532]

Yes I can’t believe that they are allowed to be in the galley prepping and serving food like that. It’s common sense to put your hair back

[@user-mt9ls4gk3r]

Yes!!! In any place I’ve ever been to where food is served there are always strict rules regarding hair, why are these rules never enforced on BD? When I worked at the food part at a football stadium we all had to have our hair tied up and hair nets on, so why is a 5 star yacht not the same policy?

[@KA-eu9sy]

Or at least stop scratching one's head!

[@Bondisaurus]

I just know her scalp is itching under that wig@@KA-eu9sy

[@grantalashiera]

​@@KA-eu9syor at least stop having hair all over the place. You know white women shed hair like dogs yuck 🤢

[@pcharm3711]

Nat moved in on luka knowing he had messed with jess 😳 so she doesn't mind sloppy 2nds

[@elinorrebibo822]

Tumi was being quite bitchy towards Natalya, I really generally like Tumi, but she came in with a general bias because of what she'd heard about Nat from Kyle...

[@jimb5045]

Tumi should have been there from the beginning but she showed up late after Natalya picked up her slack. You dont show up late then come in showing your arrogance.

[@geetee9113]

There’s a reason why Natalia’s boyfriend wants an open relationship.

[@debbieshuta1854]

So last year Natalia’s ego is crazy….she doesn’t respect her superior. She’s 1000% going to be a problem this season.

[@SiobhanMcgrane-cw3dg]

Tumi did say disrespectful rude comments after Natalya did that first charter without so much help she deserved the backlash she got

[@alidi4144]

Tumi is being rude she came in hot and she hasn't even had to do anything she needs to stop touching her head its gross

[@KA-eu9sy]

Scratching her head. Non stop!

[@smileystar1126]

What’s crazy is there’s a girl in Tumis ig comments calling jack racist because of the way he hugged her, and then saying everyone who’s telling tumi to humble herself is also racist

[@2011blueman]

Tumi locked comments on her IG because of all the backlash against her.

[@MariaPolov]

​@@2011bluemanI don't blame her, people are crazy

[@laurafoster8854]

I am a Laura as well… so much agree with Lara!!! My name isn’t Lo- rah. It is Laura- as in “ laugh”; a soft vowel sound!!!! Such a pet peeve that I know seems unimportant… but it is irritating.

[@sysysy727]

Luka❤😍❤️

[@Guarded.by.angels]

It's Natalia

[@michelegiallombardo3914]

Tumi IS the Chief Stew, Natalya doesn’t think anyone is good enough but herself. Get over yourself Natalya. Kyle loves to stir the pot. He enjoys the gossip waaaay too much. He wants to be on tv but doesn’t seem to want to do the job that got him on tv.

[@blanctonia]

Black excellence here we go 😂

[@valentino4411]

White Excellence here we go.....

[@jacquelineallison3878]

I’m an indigenous Australian woman and I don’t understand why people are using the race card. Why can’t we just judge people on the work that they do not on what colour their skin is.!!!!!!!

[@DarkKnight906]

Tumi's ego is certainly much bigger than the boat she's on. The power of being Chief Stew really went to her head from the start. Rude, entitled and very judgemental. Not the best qualities to have as a leader.

[@sararao8429]

Tumi is not a dr. Her lead position has gone to her head already, jeez

[@Rebecca-qj4kv]

First time Natalia has been intimidated by anyone.

[@fransmith8992]

WHERE was she intimidated?

[@Rebecca-qj4kv]

@@fransmith8992 when new Chief Steward took control following walkabout and introduction to set up. She said she met Kyle en route and hr spoke badly about Natalia so she was pre disposed to set the tone straight away. I was surprised Natalia was intimidated so easily. It will make interesting viewing.

[@fransmith8992]

@@Rebecca-qj4kv natalia was NOT intimidated. when tumi waved her hand , natalia INSTANTLY said 'don't raise your hand at me' and tumi said nothing. natalia putting tumi in her place is NOT someone who is intimidated.tell me where she looked intimidated?

[@Rebecca-qj4kv]

@@fransmith8992 Incorrect.

[@fransmith8992]

@@Rebecca-qj4kv it's on video. video can't lie. you just can't admit that you can't point out where natalia was intimidated because she never was intimidated

[@na5372]

Tumi was extremely rude and mean, and it’s all because of the fat Kyle 😂😂😂

[@ericascharf8711]

yeah her second stew is already controlling her yet she’s so nervous about Nat doing that while she’s letting Kyle do exactly that

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@ericascharf8711 She took the Kyle bait. He's so devious. Talking out of both sides of his mouth

[@jacquelineallison3878]

@@KA-eu9sy mate you’re absolutely hilarious. I love you comments

[@roshmahadeo7554]

Did Tumi say that the organization was a shit show? That was quite rude if she did.

[@ErinPowell4]

She made it clear she was talking about the layout of the boat. She even paid Nat a compliment and said she did an impeccable job.

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

she walked onto that yacht like she thinks she the CEO of the yacht industry..i cant believe the reaching these apologists are doing here. ALOT of heavy lifting trying to sop up that mess Tumi made

[@KA-eu9sy]

Exactly. She basically insulted her employer. The owner of the yacht who loved the yacht enough to buy it and is paying her salary! She's a moron!

[@FakemeraldLove]

love Tumi, so happy she is chief stew

[@belgiumgirl8970]

Tumi, please for the love of God -leave your weave alone, it’s every few minutes you’re patting it down

[@KA-eu9sy]

So gross. The way she keeps scratching her head. I'm grossed out! 🤢🤮

[@belgiumgirl8970]

@@KA-eu9sy I could be wrong, but I wear wigs for the fun of it, and it seems like she’s making sure that the weave is not showing. But it’s still gross. The way she picks at her hair🤮

[@qmatii]

I am beginning to see a pattern that Caucasian people cannot bare when an African descent person holds a leadership role over them. How about respecting people who are different from you rather then accusing them of "coming in hot." Tumi's vibe is different from the loud and talkative Natalie. Perhaps she is being professional because she is the Chief Stew. But for Natalie to call her aggressive and say that she has an attitude is stereotypical. The only person I see bringing down morale, gossiping, and not listening to authority is Natalie.

[@LuziBeerbaum]

I'm absolutely convinced Tumi plays the race card within one month!

[@LydiLa222]

I'm absolutely convinced you couldn't spot racism if it slapped you in the face!

[@wendytabon3029]

I can see it also but within one week don’t think she is ready for the position but time will tell

[@Truthteller978]

Yeah, she was doing too much already. Pipe it down because if you were given the same energy you will start saying people are being racist. This is why I’m often reluctant to watch a black persona within a predominantly white cast because they often don’t want to admit when they are wrong. Anyway I’m black incase someone says I’m being racist. People go on shows knowing drama sells but if you can’t be done what you do to others then simply get off so you don’t ruin the fun for some of us.

[@MariaPolov]

I'm sure it's hard for bw to deal with ww who run around playing the race card all the f'n time! Always being Karens 5:23

[@wendytabon3029]

Tumi appears to have the mind set of being disrespected without even starting the job and telling Kyle what went down is not good because he is lazy and messy and loves to gaslight she needs to calm down and let things play out without coming off so bossy from jump Nathalia is a good worker and knows her job

[@deecc9285]

Tumi comes off extremely rude. Everything went perfect the first charter and they were down people and now there is problems with the chef and a stew... it is clear to see who the problem is

[@tinyiko2311]

😩well i guess I'm watching below deck Mediterranean now to support Tumi and her antics

[@KA-eu9sy]

Tumi. Big chip on her shoulder. She's the one who went on the offensive right away. Take a chill pill woman!

[@shainatrotter7481]

tumi was so sweet and hard working it really was hard to watch natalya be such a b**** to her

[@leesanti7112]

Tami came too strong

[@ChiefUSA]

Lol. Seems like this crew is into boat money.🎉

[@jordanrivers5825]

Tumi did come in hot but also it’s her first time being chief stew and it’s a big boat, she’s probably nervous and got a million things on her mind and Natalya was quick to be defensive because she feels a certain kind of way about having to give up the chief stew position. I love tumi though and I hope she’s around for this whole season.

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

if you get introduced in a workplace where your underling is ordered to bring you up to speed and your FIRST reaction is to mouth OFF at her... she is lucky she didnt get a WORSE reaction from Nat. That was uncalled for and overtly aggressive. nat did the most calm thing. did not raise her voice and said "excuse me". because as anyone would be , she was SHOCKED at Tumis aggression. everyone here is afraid to call a thing a thing and making excuses for Tumi. why is that? You love her? I guess youre expecting her to bring back her representative she played on the first season when she was just TRYING to get the CS job. she fired her rep, this is the real Tumi she brought on board. good luck with that.

[@KA-eu9sy]

@@ThatGirl-tg7wd I loved every word of your reply! Well done. Well done. I hope Tumi gets fired. Then, she can go home and scratch her head as much as she wants! She has a huge chip on her shoulder. And zero self - awareness. She needs to be knocked down a few pegs to gets some humility and perspective. She thinks that just because she is now chief stew that she can be top beach?! Yeah, ok!

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

@@KA-eu9sy it would give her time to dig into management training manuals and etiquette she claims to have via her mother.. who she just admitted was a terrifying person. She could learn in hospitality you would NEVER put hands to face, rub scratch especially ones hair, and if the need to do so arises, you duck out to do this in private. She might also learn that we keep our hands to our sides or linked behind our backs or resting in front cupped for a reason...its the gestures you speak of that people of ALL walks of life interpret the SAME way, as aggression, dismissiveness, obnoxious and arrogant. the very gestures she cant seem to stop using on Nat. If theres anything in play here, its an imaginary war in her head that would get her fired in the real world

[@BwInNewJersey]

Tumi is like a training video on how not to enter management.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Exactly!!!

[@ThatGirl-tg7wd]

i can confirm as a former TRAINER and training program designer specifically for management... YES YES 100% yes. every single thing never to do. fireable offenses during your first meeting. theres no excuse but thats all im reading here. on this whole thread.