Fans of Below Deck will meet Leigh-Ann Smith, one of the new cast members, during the second part of Below Deck season 10. For most viewers of Below Deck, Camille Lamb getting kicked off St. David during the January 16, Monday night episode was a welcome development. Camille spent her entire stint on the show as a divisive character, and many fans and crew mates got tired of her antics. Camille had a poor attitude toward her job, and her constant fights with stew Alissa Humber also did not help her cause. At the time, Captain Sandy Yawn threatened to fire them if it happened again. Just hours later, Camille received her marching orders after the stew partied and drank heavily throughout the night before a busy charter day. Following the sacking, Captain Sandy immediately began the search for her replacement.
New reports have confirmed that the producers have hired a new stew, Tyler Walker, who will replace Camille on Below Deck. Still, besides Tyler, fans also noticed another fresh face on the show, who appeared in the trailer Bravo dropped for the second half of the season. Due to some reports and subtle clues, fans have identified the new cast as Leigh-Ann Smith. However, despite excitement from some of the fans, many others wonder whose spot Leigh-Ann is coming to fill since reports confirmed Tyler as Camille’s replacement. The debate about Leigh-Ann Smith’s role on Below Deck has led to speculations over the futures of some of the cast members on the series, including stew Alissa Humber and chief stew Fraser Olender. However, here are some details about the new Below Deck cast member.
Leigh-Ann Smith’s Age and Hometown
Just like Tyler, Leigh-Ann Smith is also from South Africa. Although Bravo hasn’t confirmed her introduction to the show, almost all the crew members follow her on Instagram. Leigh-Ann seems geared to bring drama to the season, and in Bravo’s released preview clip for the second half of the season, fans saw Leigh-Ann sitting next to Deckhand Ben Willoughby and kissing him. Also, the two appear to share some history. Still, there isn’t much background information about the blonde bombshell available online. Leigh-Ann appears to be buzzing with a lot of youthful energy and loves the beach life.
Leigh-Ann Smith’s Career
Leigh-Anns’ Instagram feed clearly shows that she has been working in the yachting industry for at least five years. From the pictures shared on her Instagram account, she was a crew member aboard the sailing yacht Q around 2018. The boat participated in some races around that time, and it seems like Leigh-Ann may have crossed paths with Captain Glenn Shephard of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht during that time. According to some reports, Captain Glenn Shepard probably recommended for her new role on Below Deck season 10. The sailing yacht Q also worked charters all over the Mediterranean, especially in Italy during her time aboard. Over the years, Leigh-Ann has worked on many superyachts and climbed to the rank of chief stewardess.
Leigh-Ann Smith’s Instagram
A quick run through Leigh-Ann’s Instagram account will clear all doubts about what she will bring to the second half of Below Deck season 10. Leigh-Ann is a blend of passion, fun, adventure, family, and many more unique qualities. The Below Deck star also does not shy away from showcasing all her awesome parts to her 1,975 followers. One of the first things to notice from her Instagram profile is that she is into Motocross and off-road motorcycle racing, in which she has previously competed. She has also raced in off-road car racing.
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Another thing she flaunts is her lovely body tattoos. Leigh-Ann sports several tattoos all over her body, including her left arm, near her collarbone, belly, and wrist. However, Leigh-Ann is most proud of her relationship with her dad, brother, and friends. She also shows off her orange cat, Jerry, now and then. Viewers of the show are looking forward to the twists that may arise from Leigh-Ann Smith’s introduction to Below Deck and her seeming connection with Ben. Also, with Tyler in the mix, it promises to be a packed end of the season.
