Who is Melinda Springer? ‘Below Deck’ Season 11's fifth primary charter guest’s dietary preferences stress out crew
NATICK, MASSACHUSETTS: 'Below Deck' Season 11 Episode 9 will feature a new primary guest, Melinda Springer. She is a former cruise director who has a deep passion for exploring the high seas and all they have to offer. She wishes to have a good time with her friends and family at St David.
Delving into her professional background, Melinda presently holds the position of operating manager at Company Confidential, as per her LinkedIn page. Before this endeavor, she showcased her mixology expertise at PJD Entertainment Inc., impressing patrons with her creative concoctions and flair for crafting delightful drinks.
Before her venture into the world of mixology, Melinda honed her analytical skills as a finance operations analyst at People Cube.
Melinda is a proud graduate of Becker College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in business management. In addition to her degree, she also holds a diploma and certificate of proficiency in culinary arts.
In the highly anticipated episode of Bravo's hit reality show 'Below Deck' Season 11, the introduction of Melinda's specific dietary restrictions is set to send shockwaves through the entire crew, placing renowned chef Anthony Iracane and his entire team under immense pressure and stress.
In a confessional, Anthony can be heard saying, "I'm very stressed. It's a lot of restriction."
What are 'Below Deck' Season 11 primary charter guest Melinda Springer's dietary preferences?
'Below Deck' Season 11 primary charter guest Melinda Springer has a variety of dietary preferences, particularly when it comes to her beverages. Specifically, she enjoys green mint tea without any added sweeteners, coffee with a tablespoon of brown sugar, and almond creamer.
In contrast, Melinda has a strong aversion towards raw tomatoes but finds cooked ones quite acceptable. Similarly, she is not particularly fond of eggplant, green peppers, honeydew melon, or lobster that is still encased in its shell.
Moreover, she has a general disdain towards any type of seafood, especially when it comes to visually perceiving the organs, like mussels. When it comes to the intensity of flavors, Melinda tends to lean towards a spice level that ranges between 6 and 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
The Natick native has several dietary restrictions and allergies, which include being unable to consume dairy, gluten, eggs, bananas, and hazelnuts. Additionally, they have followed a vegetarian diet for the majority of their life.
However, due to the extensive nature of their allergies, she recently transitioned to a pescatarian diet, which allows her to include seafood in her meals. This change in diet has introduced her to a whole new realm of culinary experiences as they have never had the opportunity to try most seafood before.
'Below Deck' Season 11: Who will accompany primary charter guest Melinda Springer?
'Below Deck' Season 11 primary charter guest Melinda Springer will have the company of not only her husband, Noah but also the presence of Gary, a prominent fashion executive, who happens to be accompanied by his girlfriend.
And who might this girlfriend be? None other than the well-known personality from 'The Real Housewives of New York City', Jill Zarin. Additionally, Melinda will also be joined by a handful of other close friends, ensuring a lively and diverse group for their outing.
Now, you might be wondering how this diverse group of individuals became friends. According to Captain Kerry, their unique bond was formed through their shared love for the sport of pickleball, which they all discovered while playing in various locations across the United States.
"These guests met playing pickleball in the States," Captain Kerry said.
The new episodes of 'Below Deck' Season 11 release every Monday at 9 pm ET on Bravo.
