Below Deck's Izzy Wouters opens up about feud with Francesca Rubi and accuses the chief stewardess of being fake in front of the cameras
They didn't exactly get along during the eighth season of Below Deck.
And now deckhand Izzy Wouters has opened up about her strained relationship with Francesca Rubi.
Speaking to the the Side Piece podcast, Izzy said that the chief stewardess would change her personality when the cameras came around.
Opening up: Below Deck's Izzy Wouters (left) has opened up about her strained relationship with Francesca Rubi (right)
'A lot of my issues with Francesca was that when the camera would come her personality would change,' the 26-year-old said.
'So she would go from being really rude and snarky to being really friendly because the camera would be there,' she continued.
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The Kiwi deckhand also said that being around Francesca on the show gave her anxiety.
'I was very excited, but my anxiety started more when I met Francesca,' she said.
Fake? 'She would go from being really rude and snarky to being really friendly because the camera would be there,' Izzy said
'I would crack a joke and she would just give me a face like, what? There were parts I really struggled with.'
Meanwhile, Below Deck Mediterranean just dropped the explosive trailer for the show's long-awaited sixth season.
And among the cast is Kiwi-born beauty Katie Flood, who is replacing fan favourite Hannah Ferrier as the new Chief Stewardess this season.
According to Bravo TV, the New Zealand native, 29, is a 'perfectionist' who joined the yachting industry six years ago.
Fresh face! New Zealand-born Katie Flood has been revealed as Hannah Ferrier's official replacement on Below Deck Mediterranean
'With experience on both charter and private yachts, Katie is no stranger to managing demanding owners and charter guests,' her bio reads.
'No matter how difficult the request, she always manages to get it done and flawlessly,' it continues.
'Joining mega yacht Lady Michelle, Katie heads the interior department bringing her high attention to detail and unparalleled work ethic.'
Professional: 'No matter how difficult the request, she always manages to get it done and flawlessly,' her bio continues
Katie will shake up the new season alongside returning cast member Malia White, who is back for a third time.
The new season promises plenty of drama, and will feature a 'a shocking franchise first' and 'a serious crisis'.
The official trailer also teases a medical emergency and a major storm.
Outrageous: The new season promises plenty of drama, and will feature a 'a shocking franchise first' and 'a serious crisis'
There will also be hook-ups between cast members and some dramatic fights and clashes.
Hannah was memorably fired by Captain Sandy Yawn for bringing undeclared prescription drugs on board during a charter last season.
The fallout happened after Malia reported Hannah's Valium to Captain Sandy.
Oh no! Series villains Captain Sandy Yawn and Malia White (pictured together) are back
As a result, both Malia and Sandy received major backlash from viewers on social media, with fans siding with Hannah.
Since leaving the show, Hannah has got engaged to fiancé Josh Roberts and the couple have welcomed a baby girl together.
Below Deck Mediterranean officially returns to Bravo on June 28 and will be available to watch in Australia on Hayu.
Icon: Hannah was memorably fired by Captain Sandy for bringing undeclared prescription drugs on board during a charter last season
