Below Deck season 9 is introducing a whole new crew of workers on Captain Lee Rosbach's yacht, including international reality star-in-the-making Fraser Olender. As Below Deck season 9 approaches, fans are eager to learn more about the new cast members who'll be traveling across the ocean, working on the ship, and starting drama with one another. From his role on season 9 to his background before getting a job on a yacht, here's everything there is to know about this new Below Deck star.
Fraser will make his reality TV debut on the premiere of Below Deck season 9. He is joining a long line of memorable stewards who have served under Captain Lee. On season 9, Fraser will set sail on a charter across Saint Kitts, a Caribbean island in the West Indies. In the trailer for Below Deck season 9, Fraser is seen under pressure as the crew adjusts to the harsh demands of their guests. The cast is also under the supervision of a new leader, Captain Sean Meagher, while Captain Lee is temporarily away. In the preview, Fraser deadpans, "Is it just me, or do you feel like a volcano is about to erupt?"
Even though Fraser is set to prove his value as a stew on Below Deck season 9, working on yachts hasn't always been his passion. Fraser was born in London, England, but he grew up in many different regions around the world. The variety Fraser consumed growing up resulted in his interest in a wealth of different career fields. In 2011, Fraser attended the University of Buckingham. According to his LinkedIn, Fraser studied psychology at Buckingham until 2014. Instead of continuing his pursuit of a career in psychology, however, Frasier shifted gears toward becoming a talent agent for male models. From 2014 to 2016, Frasier worked as a junior booker at Models1 Limited in London. By 2017, Frasier was working as an agent at Premier Model Management. Frasier started training to become a Below Deck stew and took a break from being an agent in late 2019.
More information about Fraser's qualifications can be found on his Instagram, @fraserolender. In his bio, Fraser describes himself as "based abroad." Fraser's bio also shares that although he's from England, he considers the United States his home as well. Mostly, Fraser's Instagram reveals how much he loves traveling. His Instagram grid is full of pictures that demonstrate his adventurous and lavish lifestyle. Some of Fraser's most notable pictures include sailing across the French Riviera, skiing in Aspen, spectating a tennis match at Wimbledon, and exploring Dubai. While Fraser isn't the most experienced steward in Below Deck history, he might just be the most traveled. Although his Instagram doesn't reveal too much about the journey Fraser will undergo on Below Deck season 9, it shows that he is familiar with the extravagant experience Captain Lee offers his yacht guests.
Fraser has a fascinating background that sets him apart from his fellow castmates before he even makes his television debut. From his experiences studying psychology and working as an agent to his overall worldly experience, Fraser is a great addition to the Below Deck crew. Hopefully, Fraser will be able to prove that he can work on a yacht instead of just lounging on one.