'Below Deck': Who is Leigh Ann Smith? 'Professional dreamer' spikes drama as she replaces Alissa Humber

In the recently released episode, we saw Captain Sandy dropping a text informing the heads that she needs new crew members on the boat
UPDATED FEB 21, 2023
Leigh Ann Smith replaces Alissa Humber in 'Below Deck' Season 10 (Instagram/@leigh_annsmith_/Bravo)
Leigh Ann Smith replaces Alissa Humber in 'Below Deck' Season 10 (Instagram/@leigh_annsmith_/Bravo)

RODNEY BAY, SAINT LUCIA: 'Below Deck' Season 10 is growing juicier with each passing episode. With Captain Sandy handling the deck in the absence of Captain Lee, it seems that she is not up for tolerating any kind of insubordination. Previously, we have seen her fire Camille Lamb and now Alissa Humber met the same fate. 

With Alissa now gone, 'Below Deck' fans are wondering who will be the new deck stew to join St David. In the recently released episode, we saw Captain Sandy dropping a text informing the heads that she needs new crew members on the boat. So, will the new deck stew be able to handle the workload? Keep reading to know every detail.

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Who is Leigh Ann Smith?

Another blonde bombshell is about to land on 'Below Deck.' Smith is from Cape Town. She describes herself on social media as a "motorsport enthusiast," "ice-cream addict," and a "professional dreamer." She is often seen posting pictures with her motorbike. Well, Amith is not new to the work of deck. She has previously worked on other superyachts up to the rank of the chief stewardess. Smith has worked on sailing yacht Q. The star uploaded the photo with the crew members on social media saying, "Safety Drills for the q crew today!" She has worked all around the Mediterranean, mainly in Italy. 

Smith has a cat as her animal friend named Jerry. She says, "Our animal friends teach us more than we could have expected and love us more than we could have hoped… that’s why we miss them more than we could have imagined." Smith is close to her family. Sadly, her mother died five years ago.

The South African native sports several tattoos on her body. She has a butterfly and rose tattoo on her left arm. She has a tattoo saying "You're My Angel." Smith loves to hop on beaches and enjoy the fullest of her life.



 

Leigh Ann Smith on 'Below Deck' Season 10

Smith will have to prove herself a lot on 'Below Deck' before she gets accepted by all the crew members. Even though Alissa was not liked by Captain Sandy but she surely was liked by Fraser. Therefore, in order to be worthy in Fraser's eyes, Smith will have to work hard to match her productivity of Alissa. Will Smith be caught up in the drama and fights? Well, dramas are inevitable in the show. Whatever happens, one thing is sure Captain Lee will be in full support of Smith.

'Below Deck' Season 10 airs every Monday at 8 pm ET on Bravo, with new episodes airing the following day on Peacock.

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