‘Below Deck Med’ Star Kayley Smith Is “Proud” Of How She Handled The Situation With Gen Lillie: “I Was Never Mean Back, But That’s Not Really My Nature”

Every season of Below Deck Mediterranean needs a stew like Kayley Smith. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Smith immediately impressed Captain Sandy Yawn and Chief Stew Aesha Scott with her sparkling personality, kindness, and tireless work ethic. Having never worked for a female captain before, Smith was struck by how Yawn “led with grace.” “She was always there,” said Smith. “She was very hands-on, and that was very new and inspiring to me.” As for Scott, Smith formed an instant connection with her boss and gained her trust—so much so that Scott made Smith her second stew! While Smith had never been a second stew, she was ready to jump into the role. “Aesha had so much belief in me that I believed in myself,” said Smith. However, there was one person on the interior team who was not happy