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'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 1 Star Jenna MacGillivray Is Engaged

Published Aug. 16 2022, 12:39 p.m. ET

Jenna MacGillivray and her fiancé, Dave Cartmill.

Wedding bells are officially ringing for Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum Jenna MacGillivray !

The yacht chief stew, who starred on the debut season of the Below Deck spin-off series, announced her engagement to longtime beau Dave Cartmill on her Instagram page on Aug. 13.

In the caption of her engagement announcement, Jenna referred to her fiancé as the "best person."

As BDSY fans will remember, Jenna's boatmance with Chef Adam Glick was a central storyline on Season 1 of the Bravo series, but the pair broke up after the charter season wrapped up (but before the reunion aired in June of 2020).

Though her relationship with the chef did not work out, Jenna has clearly found a lasting connection with her now-fiancé. Who is Jenna's husband-to-be, and what has she been up to since viewers last saw her on the show? Keep reading to find out.

Dave Cartmill and Jenna MacGillivray.

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' alum Jenna MacGillivray is engaged. Who is her fiancé?

Following her public romance with Chef Adam, Jenna noted on her Instagram feed in September of 2021 that she didn't want to "post pics of the men in [her] life that she date[s]."

That changed with her now-fiancé, Dave.

The chief stew first shared a photo with Dave, on the app in February of 2022, though it's unclear when exactly the two started dating. Dave's own Instagram feed is set to private, so not much is publicly known about his life and career.

About six months after Jenna went public with Dave, she confirmed that the two were set to wed.

"It took me a long time to find true comfort and happiness with myself independent of anyone else. I'm forever thankful I loved myself enough to stay alone long enough to wait for the best person I could have ever imagined for me," Jenna wrote in the caption of her Aug. 13 post on Instagram. "Exploding."

After Jenna confirmed the exciting news with a snapshot of her and her fiancé and a photo of her emerald-cut ring, several stars from the various shows in the Below Deck franchise sent along their warm wishes in the comments' section.

"Omg congratulations!!!!!! So so happy for you!!!!" Jenna's BDSY Season 1 co-star, Ciara Duggan, wrote.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenna MacGillivray (@jennathemac)

Below Deck Med deckhand Colin Macy O'Toole added a "Congrats girlie!" comment under the post, and BDSY Season 2 personality Dani Soares shared a simple "Congratulations," along with two red heart emojis.

Jenna's former boss (and the captain of Parsifal III ), Glenn Shephard, added, "So happy for you guys."

It does not appear that Jenna's one-time co-star and now-ex, Chef Adam, has publicly commented on the news.

What is Jenna from 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' doing now?

Though she didn't return to the show for Seasons 2 or 3 of BDSY (Daisy Kelliher has been the chief stew on those seasons), Jenna has kept fans updated about her life on her Instagram page.

Once her time on the show wrapped up, Jenna did a lot of traveling, and she has shared the details of her various adventures on her Instagram profile. She did work on another boat in the Bahamas, and she co-hosted the Wild Loner podcast until the spring of 2021.

Now, the Canadian may be getting ready to plan her wedding!

You can catch up on the first three seasons of Below Deck Sailing Yacht on Peacock now.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum Jenna MacGillivray engaged, Below Deck stars react to her news

Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum Jenna MacGillivray is engaged, and the Below Deck family has reacted to her exciting news.

Jenna was a one-and-done with Below Deck Sailing Yacht appearing on Season 1 of the yachting show.

There was tension in the interior crew between stew Madison Stalker and Jenna because of the latter’s relationship with the chef. Stew Georgia Grobler was often caught in the middle.

Although Jenna and Adam left Parsifal III together for a van trip, they split by the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 1 reunion.

The past is the past for Jenna. She has been living a low-key life out of the spotlight, which included finding the love of her life.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum Jenna MacGillivray engaged

On Saturday, Jenna took to Instagram to share the exciting news that she’s an engaged woman.

Two photos made up the post, with the first one featuring Jenna with a huge smile on her face as she cuddled close to her man. The second pic was a shot of the stunning ring her fiancé gave to her.

“It took me a long time to find true comfort and happiness with myself independent of anyone else. I’m forever thankful I loved myself enough to stay alone long enough to wait for the best person I could have ever imagined for me. ❤️Exploding,” she captioned the engagement announcement.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenna MacGillivray (@jennathemac)

After having a very public relationship with Adam, Jenna has kept this relationship on the down low.

Jenna does though share photos of him on her Instagram occasionally. There were several snaps from a road trip they took together recently.

However, she has not mentioned a single detail about her soon-to-be husband, not even his name.

The first time Jenna posted with her guy was for Valentine’s Day this year, using a simple heart to caption the photo.

Below Deck stars react to Jenna MacGillivray’s engagement news

It didn’t take long for the comments section of Jenna’s post to become flooded with happy wishes and thoughts from several familiar Below Deck faces.

Below Deck Mediterranean alum Jessica More , who just announced her pregnancy, was one of the first to gush with happiness for her friend.

Jenna’s Below Deck Sailing Yacht costar Ciara Duggan also commented, as did Dani Soares from Season 2 of the sailing show.

Congratulations are in order for Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum Jenna MacGillivray who got engaged this weekend.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is on hiatus on Bravo. Seasons 1-3 are streaming on Peacock.

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Below Deck Alum Jenna MacGillivray Is Engaged: See Her Stunning Ring

Congratulations are in order for a member of the Below Deck family! Jenna MacGillivray , who served as chief stewardess in Season 1 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , just shared an exciting announcement on Instagram: She’s engaged!

In a photo posted on August 13, Jenna was bursting with joy in a photo taken with her now-fiancé and shared a look at her gorgeous ring. “It took me a long time to find true comfort and happiness with myself independent of anyone else,” she wrote in the caption. “I’m forever thankful I loved myself enough to stay alone long enough to wait for the best person I could have ever imagined for me. Exploding.”

As for her dazzling new sparkler, Jenna flaunted a large center stone, which looks to be either a radiant or an emerald cut, sitting atop a simple gold band. Stunning!

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenna MacGillivray (@jennathemac)

In the comments section, lots of Below Deck cast and alumni shared their well wishes for the couple. “So happy for you guys,” wrote Captain Glenn Shephard , while Colin Macy O’Toole gushed, “Congrats girlie!” Ciara Duggan , Dani Soares , Jamie Lynn Jason , and Jessica More , among others, also left notes for the lovebirds.

Watch Below Deck Sailing Yacht on Peacock and the Bravo app .

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Former ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’ Stars: Where Are They Now?

Offering a glimpse into their lives. Over the years, Bravo viewers have seen Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast members come and go — but not before they brought drama to the high seas.

The spinoff series, which premiered in 2020, shocked viewers when Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux ‘s onscreen fling took a turn once they left Parsifal III . During the season 2 reunion, the second stew revealed that that she was expecting a child — and that her ex-boyfriend was the father.

“Let’s put it this way, This baby was made during the season while we had cameras 24/7 with us and I only slept with one guy,” Dani said in June 2021. “He hasn’t supported me at all in any way. He thinks it is not his child and he doesn’t want to have anything to do with it.”

Jean-Luc, for his part, explained in an individual interview that he wanted a DNA test to confirm the paternity before getting involved. “I want to be there for you,” he explained while recording a message for his former costar during the reunion . “Though you may not want anything to do with me because of me asking you for a paternity test, that’s something that I can get over. But what I can’t get over if this is my child is not being there for her.”

At the time, the deckhand noted that he wanted his relationship with Dani to get to a better place.

“Dani, what we had on the show for me was real. I don’t care what anybody says, even now that we’re going through what we are going through. What I felt for you, and the time that we had, was genuine. Everything that I ever said to you was true,” he added. “The fact that we are at where we are now, I am really sorry and I would assume to say that most of it is my fault.”

Seven months after Dani welcomed her daughter, Jean-Luc confirmed that he was the father . “I’m happy and proud to say sweet and beautiful Lilly Rose is my daughter,” he wrote via Instagram in January 2022. “Dani and I have been working and communicating together to the best of our ability. This is imperative [to work out] for the sake of our daughter as she needs both parents in her life.”

During season 3 of the hit Bravo series, fans focused on the connection between another duo. Gary King and Daisy Kelliher became a topic of conversation after their tumultuous relationship seemingly turned romantic.

“What can I say, I’m not picky when it comes to making out with people. I’ll pretty much make out with anyone,” the chief stew said via Instagram in January 2022 after footage of her making out with Gary was released. “I’m really enjoying how many people’s minds are blown [about Gary]. No one’s mind was more blown than mine the next day. I have no recollection of that kiss.”

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Meanwhile, the bosun revealed that he wouldn’t rule out a potential romance in the future.

“I think there’s something there between Daisy and I, for sure. The more I spend time with Daisy and the more I get to know her, the more I like her,” he said on Daisy’s “Pita Party” Instagram show with Alli Dore in June 2022. “We’ve never really actually spent some quality time together. A little bit here and there, but it hasn’t been for, like, a week, you know? Doing a TV show is a bit different. You’ve got cameras around all the time, you’ve got other people there, so I find that’s different.”

Scroll down to learn more about how some former Below Deck Sailing Yacht stars have kept busy after the show:

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Former 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Stars: Where Are They Now?

Offering a glimpse into their lives. Over the years, Bravo viewers have seen Below Deck Sailing Yacht cast members come and go — but not before they brought drama to the high seas. The spinoff series, which premiered in 2020, shocked viewers when Dani Soares and Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux 's onscreen fling took a turn once they left Parsifal III . During the season 2 reunion, the second stew revealed that that she was expecting a child — and that her ex-boyfriend was the father. "Let's put it this way, This baby was made during the season while we had cameras 24/7 with us and I only slept with one guy," Dani said in June 2021. "He hasn't supported me at all in any way. He thinks it is not his child and he doesn't want to have anything to do with it." Jean-Luc, for his part, explained in an individual interview that he wanted a DNA test to confirm the paternity before getting involved. "I want to be there for you," he explained while recording a message for his former costar during the reunion . "Though you may not want anything to do with me because of me asking you for a paternity test, that's something that I can get over. But what I can't get over if this is my child is not being there for her." At the time, the deckhand noted that he wanted his relationship with Dani to get to a better place. "Dani, what we had on the show for me was real. I don't care what anybody says, even now that we're going through what we are going through. What I felt for you, and the time that we had, was genuine. Everything that I ever said to you was true," he added. "The fact that we are at where we are now, I am really sorry and I would assume to say that most of it is my fault." [sendtonews type="float" key="4ZpWz2E9sz-2833340-14453"] Seven months after Dani welcomed her daughter, Jean-Luc confirmed that he was the father . “I’m happy and proud to say sweet and beautiful Lilly Rose is my daughter,” he wrote via Instagram in January 2022. “Dani and I have been working and communicating together to the best of our ability. This is imperative [to work out] for the sake of our daughter as she needs both parents in her life.” During season 3 of the hit Bravo series, fans focused on the connection between another duo. Gary King and Daisy Kelliher became a topic of conversation after their tumultuous relationship seemingly turned romantic. “What can I say, I’m not picky when it comes to making out with people. I’ll pretty much make out with anyone," the chief stew said via Instagram in January 2022 after footage of her making out with Gary was released. “I’m really enjoying how many people’s minds are blown [about Gary]. No one’s mind was more blown than mine the next day. I have no recollection of that kiss.” Meanwhile, the bosun revealed that he wouldn't rule out a potential romance in the future. “I think there’s something there between Daisy and I, for sure. The more I spend time with Daisy and the more I get to know her, the more I like her,” he said on Daisy's “Pita Party” Instagram show with Alli Dore in June 2022. “We’ve never really actually spent some quality time together. A little bit here and there, but it hasn’t been for, like, a week, you know? Doing a TV show is a bit different. You’ve got cameras around all the time, you’ve got other people there, so I find that’s different.” Scroll down to learn more about how some former Below Deck Sailing Yacht stars have kept busy after the show:

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Paget Berry/Instagram

Paget Berry

After season 1 came to an end, Paget's personal life made headlines when he proposed to long-time girlfriend Ciara Duggan . The Below Deck couple, who started dating in 2016, ended their engagement in 2021.

The first mate moved on with Johana Mills and they went Instagram official in November 2021. Less than one year later, Paget announced that the pair were engaged.

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Jenna MacGillivray/Instagram

Jenna MacGillivray

Following her short stint on Below Deck Sailing Yacht , Jenna and chef Adam Glick parted ways off screen . She started dating Dave Cartmill after the split and got engaged in August 2022.

The Canada native transitioned from a career in yachting to social work in her home country.

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Madison Stalker/Instagram

Madison Stalker

The second stew dealt with some major ups and downs during the first season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht . Madison, who has remained low-key since her exit, surprised fans when she claimed she dated Below Deck Mediterranean star Rob Westergaard .

In October 2020, Madison opened up about getting ghosted by the deckhand. Rob, for his part, never publicly acknowledged the relationship or Madison's comments.  

The Michigan native has remained in yachting and is currently dating Greg Liuzzo .

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Georgia Grobler/Instagram

Georgia Grobler

After getting caught in an onscreen love triangle between Paget and Ciara in season 1, Georgia seemingly left the industry. She has used her social media to document her music career and offer a glimpse at her travels.

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Ciara Duggan/Instagram

Ciara Duggan

Since pulling the plug on her romance with Paget, the deckhand has continued to sail — and has even worked with Below Deck Mediterranean 's Jessica More and Alex Radcliffe on a boat.

In 2022, the Florida native adopted a rescue dog named Yuki. She is currently dating digital creator Miguel C. 

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Daniele Soares/Instagram

Dani Soares

The Brazil native moved to Australia after filming wrapped on season 2. After announcing her pregnancy, Dani s hifted her focus from a life at sea to a career as a nursing student.

In May 2021, the former reality star welcomed daughter Lilly Rose. She has remained tight-lipped on where things stand between her and Jean-Luc.

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Alli Dore/Instagram

The second stew moved back to her native Australia after appearing in season 2 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht . Following her split from Gary, Alli confirmed that she was expecting a child with longtime friend Benny Thompson .

The twosome welcomed their son River George in August 2021.

Alli, who no longer works in yachting, has kept up with all things Below Deck on her "Beneath the Surface" podcast with former costar Daisy.

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Jean-Luc Cerza-Lanaux/Instagram

Jean-Luc Cerza Lanaux

The deckhand, who appeared in season 2, received backlash when he questioned if he was the father of Dani's baby. After publicly acknowledging his paternity, Jean-Luc has used his online platform to showcase his travels while working on a yacht in Miami.

Jean-Luc has seemingly remained in the United States and hasn't publicly discussed a trip overseas. 

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Ashley Marti/Instagram

Ashley Marti

After a rocky experience on season 3, Ashley chose not to attend the show's reunion . The second stew, who was briefly linked to Tom Pearson and Gary while on Parsifal III, launched an Only Fans account and shares photos from her travels on her Instagram.  

Credit: Bravo; Courtesy of Gabriela Barragan/Instagram

Gabriela Barragan

After leaving  Below Deck Sailing Yacht  in season 3, the San Diego native moved to a smaller vessel. She was a first mate on  Below Deck  season 9 alum Wes O'Dell 's sailboat, and the two started dating in early 2022.

"He’s working with me, and I couldn’t appreciate it more," Barragan gushed on the "Gangplank Report" podcast in April 2022. "Not just about the stuff about the show but just advancing my career. He's super behind me getting my captain's license. He's teaching me everything he knows, and he's super knowledgeable about sailing. It's insane, and I just haven't felt this supported by a partner in years."

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Here’s What the Cast of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Is Currently Up to Now

Are Jenna and Adam still together?

From a spontaneous proposal failing spectacularly to a joke about being breastfed as an adult, Sailing Yacht was as much a dramatic success as the other franchises. It also left fans wondering about what's happening to the crew since the show wrapped. Did chief stew Jenna and chef Adam stay together? What's going on with Georgia's music? And most important—is Captain Glenn really as cool as we think he is?

Here's what the cast of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht is up to now:

Jenna MacGillivray

When the Canadian stepped onto the Parsifal III, fans got exactly what they hoped for in a chief stew—a no-nonsense leader who also had a romantic spot in her heart for the chef in the galley. Though her relationship with Adam Glick proved to be tumultuous, the two dated for some time after the season wrapped, even taking some time to road-trip together.

These days, Jenna is enjoying some time off from yachting, but given her recent IG pics, she's excited to come back to another charter season.

Madison Stalker

Wherever Madison went, drama always seemed to follow the second stew during season one of Below Deck: Sailing Yacht . In between epic meltdowns (including a major one between her and Jenna over her lack of enthusiasm for her job), she left the boat a better person and leaving fans ready to see more from their new favorite cast member.

Judging by her Instagram account, she's taken a break from yachting (perhaps until next season of the show).

Georgia Grobler

As good of a third stew Georgia was on deck, fans were more invested in her budding music career and growing feelings for a very taken Paget. She proved she was great at her job and could make a career out of yachting.

While it's unclear whether she stayed in the yachting industry post- Sailing Yacht , Georgia's working on music, premiering new music videos on IGTV during the quarantine.

Below Deck Med fans were so excited when Adam joined the crew as the chef for Sailing Yacht . While he abided by the preference sheets this time around, he also began a rocky romance with chief stew Jenna, making most of the crew members wonder if he was there for his job or the girl.

Since the show wrapped, Adam's busy onshore, cooking, and traveling with his adorable puppy. Oh, and Adam has a web series, Stoked , where he travels across the country to meet with local chefs and learn about their regions... all while over a campfire.

Paget Berry and Ciara Duggan

If there was any couple to root for from the entire Below Deck franchise, it's Paget and Ciara. The duo made a great team on deck, and mostly kept their relationship to a minimum on cameras—a first for Bravo! As they were the most familiar with the Parsifal III, the couple was the most reliable, and fans loved seeing their relationship continue blossoming post-filming.

These days, the couple has a lot to be excited about—they're now engaged. While they're soaking up their romantic bliss, they're also still working in yachting, although it's sadly on separate boats.

Byron Hissey

As the chief engineer of Parsifal III, Byron was clearly there to just do his job. But, given how he was the only cast member to have a wife and child back home, he also became the dad of the group, taking care of the other crew members.

Since filming wrapped, it looks like Byron is back on a boat doing exactly what he does best—fixing and making sure the engines run smoothly.

Parker McCown

Relatively new to the yachting industry, fans are more likely to remember the deckhand for his enraged rant about being breastfed by his mother. While he didn't necessarily have all the skills to make it as a deckhand, he definitely had a soft spot for his ex-girlfriend Kaiti, whom he eventually left Parsifal III to go back to at home.

It looks like the decision to leave the show worked out for Parker, as he's now engaged to Kaiti and writing some tunes while onshore.

Chris Miller

As Parker's replacement for the latter half of the season, Chris proved a great deckhand and an asset to the team, all while battling an injury.

These days, Chris seems to be taking some time off from yachting to travel across Europe.

Captain Glenn Sheppard

Captain Glenn was tough, fair, and not afraid to have a good time, which both crew and guests very much appreciated.

Thankfully, his reality TV experience hasn't turned him off yachting forever. Glenn is still the captain for Parsifal III and traveling through the Mediterranean.

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Why Below Deck Sailing Yacht Didn’t Bring Jenna MacGillivray Back After Season 1

The first season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht had Bravo fans hook, line and sinker. It took the original premise of Below Deck and intensified it into a more confining space. Oddly enough, though, none of the crew (save the captain) returned for the highly anticipated Season 2, which premiered on March 1. Fans were left wondering, why was chief stewardess Jenna MacGillivray not brought back?

Ahead of the Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 premiere, Captain Glenn Shepherd and executive producer Jill Goslicky revealed in an AMA on Reddit why Jenna MacGillivray did not come back. What it, essentially, boils down to is exactly what MacGillivray was accused of not having last season: professionalism . Goslicky said,

The short is answer - we absolutely wanted Jenna to have the staying power of Kate and Hannah. In our dream scenario, every cast member we bring on board is such a hit they carry on for seasons and seasons. I also genuinely loved working with Jenna - she gets a lot of flack on social media, but she truly was great to work with. I think if I’m being truly honest… Jenna got swept up in a boatmance… and I think in that way, she didn’t allow herself to shine and show how amazing she truly is.

The relationship between chief stew Jenna MacGillivray and chef Adam Glick on Below Deck Sailing Yacht was the key drama of the season. They would often make out in front of the crew and talk smack in private about them. Though it was often a little over the top, and not to mention nauseating, it made for great reality television as they isolated themselves from the group.

Captain Glenn Shephard reflected,

I think the situation with Adam [Glick] - they would have been better postponing getting involved until the season was done. If I can see everything happening between Adam and Jenna in real time, I would probably tell them to tone it down and focus more on work than their personal lives.

The assertion that Jenna MacGillivray’s boatmance is the reason why she didn't return for Season 2 sounds more like MacGillivray's own reason. Fans were critical of her emotional entanglements while working, but they no doubt have always loved a stone-cold chief stew with an attitude. Hannah Ferrier and Kate Chastain set this precedent on Below Deck .

Jill Goslicky said that when the Below Deck producers and Bravo discuss bringing back previous crew members, the main question is: “Do they have compelling reasons for their story to continue on in the show?” Jenna MacGillivray has the most compelling reason out of the whole first season crew to come back on the show. At the reunion show of Below Deck Sailing Yacht , fans awkwardly learned that the two lovebirds were no longer together.

A similar occurrence happened on Below Deck: Mediterranean . Stewardess Aesha Scott got hot and heavy with Jack Stirrup on Season 4, only for fans to find out about a brutal breakup that involved cheating with an ex-girlfriend. But she had the last laugh when she came back for Season 5! Then again, Scott maintained a hero's role throughout her season, not MacGillivray's villain one.

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Jill Goslicky teased that there is still potential for a Jenna MacGillivray comeback story. She hinted at the fact that many times crew will take off and return in a later season.

As for Below Deck Sailing Yacht , the new season just started, with promises of drama , cheating, and COVID complications . Tune in to Bravo on Mondays at 9pm EST to watch.

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Jenna MacGillivray appeared on Bravo's  Below Deck Sailing Yacht   season 1 as the chief stewardess, and she's been up to a lot since then. During her time on the show, Jenna was proven to be a tough leader who easily got swept off her feet by chef Adam Glick. Her debut season on Below Deck Sailing Yacht  proved to be trying and tiring which resulted in plenty of drama and finding love. 

Jenna is originally from Canada, and she had no plans to join yachting , but that all changed when she got bit by the travel bug. She started her yachting career in 2004 and worked her way up to chief stewardess. At one point, Jenna took a break and took a job as a social worker. Realizing that wasn’t where her passion lied, she went back to yachting. Overall, Jenna is a perfectionist and holds her team to high standards. She's not a coddler and has no problem letting someone know when they’re messing up. Alas, when Jenna is off the clock, her sarcastic humor and partying nature are on full display.

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During Jenna MacGillivray's time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht , she took on her role as the chief stewardess with the agenda of developing a successful interior. However, love became priority number one when Jenna and chef Adam developed a connection . Throughout the charter season, fans got to see the ups and downs of the budding couple and how it impacted the rest of the boat. The season ended with Adam and Jenna doing some traveling together in his van.

Viewers didn't really get a chance to witness how good Jenna is at her job due to her "boatmance" with Adam. Her lack of professionalism is the main reason why she wasn't brought back to season 2 or any season thereafter, unlike other chief stews Kate Chastain and Hannah Ferrier. Executive producer Jill Goslicky actually talked about Jenna's lack of return during an AMA on  Reddit . Goslicky wrote, " The short is answer - we absolutely wanted Jenna to have the staying power of Kate and Hannah. (...) I think if I’m being truly honest… Jenna got swept up in a boatmance (...) and she didn’t allow herself to shine and show how amazing she truly is. "

Since the end of  Below Deck Sailing Yacht   season 1, Jenna is no longer with Adam and continues to be a part of yachting. Prior to the show, she was already a member of that world as a stewardess. She still continues to travel when she's onshore, and recently even took a road trip with friends. However, viewers didn't really get a chance to witness how good Jenna is at her job due to her "boatmance" with Adam. Her lack of professionalism is the main reason why she wasn't brought back to season 2 or any season thereafter, unlike other chief stews Kate Chastain and Hannah Ferrier.

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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’: Jenna MacGillivray Reveals The Hate Has Gotten To Her

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Jenna MacGillivray gets a lot of hate. She’s become the most-hated chief stew out of the entire Below Deck franchise. As everyone knows, filming a reality TV show can be tough. Some reality stars may not be cut out for this type of exposure.

Others might find themselves faced with backlash. Jenna MacGillivray has been dealing with hate since the beginning of the series. Viewers just couldn’t warm up to her. Fans criticized her ever since the show premiered. Now, she’s learning how she deals with the hate. Jenna becomes raw, honest, and candid in the interview. It’s a side of herself that viewers don’t get to see.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Jenna MacGillivray has a “hard” time with “extremely vile” haters

In an exclusive interview with In Touch Weekly , Jenna MacGillivray revealed how she’s dealt with all the hate she’s gotten. The chief stew previously addressed the online bullying on social media. Jenna has found it difficult to defend herself on Twitter. She made it clear that what people see on Season 1 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht is not who she is as a person.

“The stuff that people write is extremely vile,” Jenna admitted. “It’s hard for me because it’s [about] the way that I’m depicted on the show – it’s not who I am as a person.”

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The chief stew often feels powerlessly when it came to defending herself. She had to set the record straight whenever a “certain persona has been presented” that doesn’t represent who she actually is. The television personality “definitely” does have regrets about how she acted on the show.

“I’m very direct, and I do pride myself on communication, but I think, at times, when I feel frustrated with somebody, I get on the defense,” Jenna explained. “I don’t think I ever spoke in a derogatory way … [but] if I were to go back, I would be a little softer in my tone.”

There are times when Jenna will defend her actions on Twitter. It’s a stark contrast to her reflective, sorrowful side on Instagram. While she doesn’t think she’s perfect, she doesn’t think she’s a bully.

Fights back against the accusations that she bullied her crew

The Below Deck Sailing Yacht star also fight back against the claims that she was “bullying” her stews. Jenna feels that the accusations are “absurd.” Though she criticized her crew members’ attitudes or how they performed their work, she never insulted their character or appearance.

“Some people really like that management style, but I also know that not all people do,” Jenna continued. “I need to [work to] accommodate other people’s way of communicating that may not be the same as my own.”

Not all of the online comments are bad. Jenna also received love from some Below Deck fans. A previous episode showed a softer side to the stewardess. She talked to a charter guest who was diagnosed with cancer. That scene made an impact on one particular viewer.

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“That guy contacted me and said that his mother has Stage 4 cancer and that episode really spoke to him,” Jenna said. “He said his mom had been given a new energy from watching me.”

She made plans to talk to the woman personally. But just knowing that she made that impact on someone made all the difference. Jenna admits that she likes making people feel good about themselves. It’s hard for her to realize that she didn’t do that most of the time.

While not everyone is a fan, Jenna MacGillivray has made a difference in some of the viewers’ lives.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Jenna Pens Emotional Apology to Georgia, Madison, and Parker

"It was not my intent to belittle or hurt people in any way," Jenna MacGillivray said.

Jenna MacGillivray has been doing some reflecting while watching this season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht .

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The chief stew opened up in a lengthy note on Instagram on April 21 in which she expressed remorse for how she acted during some moments this season. "It’s rare that I don’t get along with people. So doing this season was stressful to have conflict. I’m going to keep this short and simple. And I’d appreciate it if people took my words as truth, and not just an attempt to get favour," Jenna began her message, which also featured a photo of her out of uniform, sitting on the deck of the Parsifal III with a drink in hand, her back to the camera. "I apologize for some of my behaviour. It was not my intent to belittle or hurt people in any way, but I understand that’s what happened to some people, as a result of my actions." 

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She went on to say that, in watching the season back, she has realized that some of her behavior was interpreted differently by others than how she intended. "No one is perfect. And when people say, 'I hope you’re watching and self reflecting,' I am," Jenna wrote. "Some of the show is hard to watch. It’s different for me because I know my intentions, but I certainly understand on all boats there are varying personalities and I am not easy for everyone."

Jenna said that she now realizes she should have been more attentive toward her interior team of Madison Stalker and Georgia Grobler while she was so focused on her relationship with Adam Glick and the charter guests. "I came in guns blazing. I wanted to give the best experience to the guests, and I understand that at times that meant I wasn’t focused on the girls. I should’ve spent more time. And that is a regret of mine," she said. "I was focused on Adam. And just managing everything to the best of my ability and sometimes I failed."

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Jenna ended her note by apologizing for some of the things she said to Georgia and Madison during the season, as well as Parker McCown , who expressed that he was offended by the chief stew's jokes about his mom still "breastfeeding" him before resigning due to the ongoing tension with some of his crew members. "I wanted to have fun with everyone. And I understand sometimes my words came across in a harsh way. And for that I am sorry. To Georgia, Madison, and Parker. I will never say any of you weren’t working your asses off. There were dynamics that were at times difficult," Jenna wrote. "So again. I am sorry. I would never want someone to feel like s--t because of me. And that’s the truth."

We'll se how Jenna navigates the rest of this season of Below Deck Sailing Yacht as it continues Mondays at 9/8c. Check out a preview, below.

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