There are Below Deck Mediterranean fans who believe that Hannah Ferrier is irreplaceable, but she's is expecting a baby and is heading into a brand-new chapter of her life on dry land. Ferrier, who is fiery, outspoken, and so charming when she wants to be, may just be replaced by Bugsy Drake.
Hannah has always dreamed of having her own family, so she's outgrowing the grueling but glam "yachtie" lifestyle. However, there's another intriguing layer to this story; in early June, Page Six reported that chief stew, Hannah Ferrier, was fired, rather than leaving voluntarily.
So, why would the showrunners fire Hannah? Well, her conduct on deck has sometimes been controversial, such as when she got too flirty with a guest. She flouts the rules when it suits her, and this may have hurt her reputation. She's also tangled with Captain Sandy, but they usually got past their occasional battles. Overall, Hannah Ferrier has lost her desire to live on "white boats," even though it's lucrative work that's brought her fame. At this stage, she has 389k followers on Instagram, which means that she can branch out into other areas, including sponsoring products for high rates. She's already dabbled in a sportswear line. Below Deck Med has made her a fairly powerful influencer.
Since Hannah is moving on, whether she left on her own or was forced out, it may be time for Bugsy Drake to shine. Bugsy loves being a part of scandal-plagued Below Deck Med, but she's still in Hannah's shadow, with 70.2 Insta followers. Hailing from South Africa, Christine "Bugsy" Drake has the ability to please Captain Sandy, and some members of the Below Deck Med fandom believe that producers have been grooming her to replace Hannah for a while now. Captain Sandy gave Bugsy the Second Stew position, even though she surely knew Hannah would be less than thrilled with the decision. That really spoke volumes about the dynamic on the yacht.
Right now, Hannah's going for walks to stay fit as her baby bump grows, and indulging in some sweet treats due to pregnancy cravings. She's in her native Australia, according to her IG, and seems to be living her best life. With Hannah off the boat, the franchise has lost a couple of big stars, as Kate Chastain announced her departure from Below Deck in February 2020.