Hardly did the M/Y Mustique disentangle itself from the dock when Elena "Ellie" Dubaich was plunged into a fiery ordeal on Below Deck Mediterranean's ninth season. The second stew faced a grueling 25-hour workday during the maiden charter, striving to cater to the whims of demanding young influencers. When they demanded late-night snacks, Ellie valiantly attempted to rouse Chef Jonathan "Jono" Shillingford from his slumber. However, this bold move did not resonate well with Shillingford or Captain Sandy Yawn, while Chief Stew Aesha Scott showed empathy, understanding the complexities behind Ellie's decision.
But that was merely the tip of the iceberg. Ellie's encounter with the new stew, Bri Muller, is shaping into a simmering drama, as both women harbor affections for deckhand Joe Bradley, creating a love triangle of sorts. Here, Dubaich candidly reveals her tumultuous start, a mere harbinger of the tumultuous events that lie ahead.
