'Below Deck' Stewardess Barbie Pascual Holds Nothing Back in Candid Revelations (SPOILERS)

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for those not caught up on Season 11 of Below Deck.

Hoist the sails and prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of petty drama because Season 11 of Below Deck has officially docked! This time around, fans of the hit Bravo series are in for a treat as the St. David crew charts a course through the sun-soaked Caribbean islands of Grenada.

This season is a delightful blend of old favorites reunite and fresh faces on deck. And speaking of fresh faces, let's talk about one newbie who's already stirring up a storm: Barbara "Barbie" Pascual. Who is she, you ask? Ah, you'll just have to keep scrolling to uncover all the juicy details about the show's newest stew!

Barbie Pascual, born on September 5, hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is a self-proclaimed "daddy's girl." From a young age, the stew enjoyed the privilege of traveling the globe, even visiting enchanting locations such as Nassau, Venice, and Israel. She also lived in Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, and China, which exposed her to diverse cultures and cultivated proficiency in multiple languages — a valuable asset for any resume!

During the first crew dinner, Barbie gets candid about her luxurious upbringing, revealing that she "grew up with three nannies all the time. One would cook, one would clean, and one would do my hair."

In the Feb. 26, 2024 episode, Barbie discusses her professional relationship with chief steward Fraser Olender while also shedding light on her relationship with her father. As a self-proclaimed "daddy's girl," she pursues work on boats to earn personal spending money while her dad takes care of the rest.

In an interview during the episode, Barbie explains, "I grew up with a father [who] just applauds me 24/7, like that's what my dad does... And there's nothing that makes Fraser be like, 'Oh, Barbie, good job.' All I know how to do now is shut down. I'm in a really hard place, and it really sucks."

Barbie, best known for her candidness, also openly discusses her physical appearance, confessing, "My eyebrows are tattooed. My eyelashes are fake as hell, and so are my extensions. But I'm real as f--k." Despite her openness, tensions obviously arise as she clashes with Fraser, who bluntly labels Barbie as a "b---h."

On the professional front, Barbie boasts six years of experience in the yachting industry and is the founder of Beyond the Table By Barbie, a decor company launched in June 2023. According to the company's official Instagram page, her expertise shines in creating luxurious settings for various occasions.

In Episode 5, which aired on March 4, Barbie broaches a deeper subject — her desire to convert to Judaism. Following a crew outing, she engages in a heartfelt conversation with deckhand Kyle Stillie. Curious about her linguistic abilities, Kyle inquires about the languages she speaks. Barbie explains to him, "I was in an international school, so I learned in English and spoke a lot of English. I sang a lot of Hebrew songs.."

Kyle then probes whether Barbie is Jewish, to which she discloses her intention to convert: "Not yet, but I'm gonna be one day, God willing," she asserts. Kyle further inquires about her motivation, asking if there's a specific reason behind her interest in the religion.

"I love Jewish people. My soul is Jewish," she simply states. In a confessional during the episode, Barbie discusses her emotional connection with Judaism and her reasons for wanting to convert.

"I've never been drawn to religion until I started getting into Judaism," she says. "The second time I went to Israel ... I bawled my eyes out for two hours. That was when I really connected to something way bigger than me. The closer I got to Judaism, the more I found my soul. Now, I'm just really trying to get onto that peace."

Despite her desire to be part of the Jewish community, Barbie later confides in Kyle that she's "not ready right now to make that change."

Given her public profile, Barbie typically keeps her romantic life private. She maintains a high degree of confidentiality regarding her personal matters, leaving her current relationship status a mystery. Yet, breaking through this shroud of secrecy, Barbie discloses in the March 11 episode that she is technically married!

"I got married at 22, I think it was, and then COVID hit, and we had to be around each other," Barbie explains to her co-workers during a fun night out. She adds, "The sex was minimal, [and] the love part of it was minimal."

In a candid moment during a confessional on Below Deck, the newcomer shares insights into her decision to elope at a young age. " got married because I believed that he was the one," she reveals. Reflecting on their one-year marriage, she says, "It was like a year relationship, and I felt like he understood me… I settled."

Despite the dissolution of their marriage, Barbie is close friends with her ex-husband: "He's my best friend, and I hang out with my ex-husband way more now," she admits.

Yet, the most astonishing revelation comes to light when Barbie tells the rest of the St. David crew that she and her ex never filed for divorce, leaving them "legally married" to this day. So, why didn't they finalize their separation? Barbie clarifies, "We just don't even feel like going through the paperwork."

As of now, sparks are flying as Barbie finds herself in a juicy love triangle with Kyle Stillie and the new bosun, Jared Woodin. While the charming Scottish deckhand has always been interested in Barbie, she sees him more as a friend and shows genuine interest in Jared.

However, Barbie seems to be realizing that she's more compatible with Kyle than Jared. Jared previously referred to Barbie as a "thing" and joked about how everyone wants her. One night, he gets too drunk and ruins his chance with Barbie, leaving the door open for Kyle and Barbie to finally get together — but will it happen? Only time will tell!

Catch new episodes of Below Deck on Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo. Stream the next day on Peacock.