Natasha Webb hit the screens of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 7 like a whirlwind. Honestly, it was a weird time for the franchise. We had just lost some heavy hitters, and everyone was looking for that next Hannah Ferrier-level icon to take the lead on M/Y Home. Natasha had the resume. She had the "fair but flare" motto. She even had those two adorable Pomeranians, Rupert and Paddington.
But then things got messy. Like, really messy.
Instead of being remembered for her elaborate tablescapes or her mixology skills, Natasha Webb basically became the face of the most stressful "boatmance" in the show's history. Between the secret texts, the shower trysts, and the constant drama with Chef Dave White, her actual job as a Chief Stew almost felt like a subplot.
The Secret Relationship That Sank the Season
Most people watching Season 7 were totally confused for the first few episodes. Why were Natasha and Dave acting so weird? Eventually, the truth came out: they had been a thing on their previous boat. And not just a "fling"—Dave thought it was the real deal.
The kicker? Natasha was actually in a long-term relationship with someone else at the time they started hooking up. She wanted to keep the whole thing under wraps to avoid looking like the "villain" who cheated, but Dave couldn't keep his mouth shut. He was head-over-heels. He was also, let's be real, pretty intense.
It was a total recipe for disaster. Natasha would pull him close, then ice him out the second he got too "needy." At one point, Dave sent a barrage of really nasty, aggressive texts to her after a night of drinking, which was a huge red flag. It got so bad that Captain Sandy Yawn had to step in. But even after all that, Natasha was still caught sneaking into the shower with him for "28 minutes" while the cameras were rolling.
Why Fans (and the Crew) Actually Got Annoyed
It wasn't just the Dave drama that turned people off. If you've been on Reddit lately, you'll see the same complaints over and over. Fans felt like Natasha and her bestie, Kyle Viljoen, were... well, kinda lazy.
While second stew Natalya Scudder was basically living in the laundry room and sweating over the cabins, Natasha and Kyle were often seen sitting in the pantry gossiping or messing around with "Jolly Rancher" shots. There was one specific moment that really got under people's skin: the crew was on a shore excursion, and when Natalya got back, the cabins were still a disaster. Natasha and Kyle hadn't touched them.
That’s usually a one-way ticket to getting blasted by the fanbase.
Even Below Deck legends didn't hold back. Kate Chastain called her behavior "cringe," and Hannah Ferrier straight-up called her "boring." That's gotta hurt when it's coming from the people who literally built the show.
The Reunion No-Show
The ultimate "what happened" moment came during the reunion. Natasha didn't show up. Not even virtually.
She sent in a statement saying her mom always told her, "If you have something bad to say about someone, don't say it at all." Most fans didn't buy it. It felt like she was just dodging the heat because she knew the questions about Dave and her management style were going to be brutal.
Instead of facing the music, she basically ghosted the franchise.
So, Where is Natasha Webb Now in 2026?
Believe it or not, despite the TV drama, Natasha’s yachting career didn't actually end. She didn't let the "Chief Gaslighter" labels stop her.
As of early 2026, Natasha has actually moved on to much bigger things—literally. She’s been working as a Chief Stew on a massive 125-meter (over 400 feet!) superyacht. This isn't the tiny crew of three stews we see on Bravo. She’s managing an interior team of over 30 people. It turns out she’s actually way better at managing a massive professional team than a tiny reality TV crew.
On the personal side, she finally found the stability she was looking for. She moved to Los Angeles (and later Huntington Beach) and got engaged to a musician named Max Landry. They met on Hinge after a little nudge from her old pal Kyle. It seems like being away from the cameras—and away from the galley drama—was exactly what she needed.
What You Can Learn from the Natasha Webb Era
If you’re a fan of the show or even someone working in a high-pressure environment, there are a few real-world takeaways from Natasha’s run:
- Transparency is better than secrecy: Trying to hide a relationship in a small office (or a boat) usually makes the fallout 10x worse.
- Management requires more than "kindness": Being a "nice" boss like Natasha tried to be doesn't work if you aren't also holding people accountable for the work.
- The "Edit" isn't everything: Just because someone looks messy on a 42-minute TV show doesn't mean they aren't actually high-level professionals in their real careers.
If you’re curious about what she’s doing today, you can still find her on Instagram posting about her recruitment agency, Indie-Pearl, or her life as a "dog mom" in California. She’s essentially traded the Mediterranean drama for the SoCal sunshine, and honestly? Good for her.
Next Steps for Below Deck Fans:
Check out the Above Deck podcast if you want to hear her side of the story in her own voice. She’s done a few interviews there recently where she explains how the Dave situation actually felt from her perspective, which adds a lot of nuance you didn't see on Bravo.