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Lexi Wilson (born 1993) is a Bahamian beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Bahamas 2013 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant.

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Early life

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In January of 1993, Wilson was born in Nassau, Bahamas.

Below Deck Mediterranean

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Lexi appeared on Below Deck Mediterranean season 6 in 2021.[1] She was fired mid-season. [2] Lexi's behaviour was described by Captain Sandy as "Disturbing, and I wish that the crew would have really painted the picture for me. Just hearing it's bad isn't a description of behavior. So you know, in a position that I'm in, I need to know details and I never really got details until the end, and that's when I let Lexi go."[3]

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Lexi Wilson is a model, titleholder, and reality television personality, best known for being crowned Miss Bahamas 2013 and for her appearance as a stewardess on season six of the Bravo series Below Deck Mediterranean in 2021. Born in 1993 in , she grew up facing financial difficulties that shaped her resilience and dedication to helping others. Raised on Island, Wilson pursued higher education after receiving a scholarship, eventually graduating from in with a in . Her interests include modeling, , outdoor activities, and scientific , reflecting a multifaceted background that combines athleticism and academics. In 2013, she represented at the pageant, showcasing her poise and commitment to personal triumphs amid challenges. Following her pageant success, Wilson transitioned into the yachting industry, working as a stewardess after being invited by a captain she met in , where she emphasized exceptional guest service. Her role on brought her wider recognition, though she departed the show and the yachting profession mid-season. She has since ventured into , appearing in the Peacock series Leopard Skin in 2022.

Early life and education

Childhood in the Bahamas

Lexi Wilson was born in in Nassau, the capital city of , where she grew up as a Bahamian national on the island of . Her early years were influenced by the tropical island environment, fostering a deep appreciation for outdoor activities despite financial challenges that marked her family's circumstances. She has described herself as an "outdoor kind of girl" at heart, a trait shaped by the vibrant, sun-soaked lifestyle of that encouraged an active and adventurous childhood. Wilson's family played a central role in her upbringing, with her mother serving as her primary source of support, wisdom, and daily encouragement. This close familial bond provided stability amid hardships, instilling values of resilience and determination that would influence her interests in beauty and athletics. The Bahamian cultural emphasis on community and personal achievement further nurtured her development in a setting where pageantry and sports were prominent local traditions. From a young age, Wilson showed a strong inclination toward athletics, emerging as a self-proclaimed "sports fanatic" in the local Bahamian context. In 2007 and 2008, at the ages of 14 and 15, she represented the Bahamas on national cross-country teams, traveling internationally under the Bahamian flag to compete—a formative experience that deepened her passion for running and physical fitness. Her early exposure to sports in the island's competitive yet supportive environment, including marathons and youth programs, laid the groundwork for her later athletic pursuits and her advocacy for fitness through initiatives like "Get Fit Bahamas." Wilson's interest in beauty pageantry also took root during her childhood in the Bahamas, where the national tradition of celebrating , grace, and poise through local competitions provided an accessible entry point for young women. This cultural backdrop, combined with her innate confidence from athletic achievements, propelled her toward formal participation in pageants as a teenager, culminating in her national success years later. These early experiences in the Bahamas' dynamic social and athletic scenes shaped her multifaceted identity before her transition to .

Education and athletics in the United States

Wilson relocated to the after receiving a to pursue higher education, marking a pivotal transition from her upbringing in . She attended , a historically Black university in , where she competed as a member of the women's team during the 2010–11 season. While specific performance metrics from her collegiate competitions are not extensively documented in , her athletic participation facilitated her academic opportunities in the U.S. At , Wilson majored in biology and earned a degree upon graduation. Her involvement in during this period contributed to the development of her discipline and adaptability, qualities that supported her integration into American academic and social environments.

Pageantry career

Miss Universe Bahamas 2013

Lexi Wilson, a 20-year-old from Nassau, competed in the Bahamas 2013 pageant, held on September 8, 2013, at the Atlantis Theatre in , under the theme "The Golden Era: Celebrating 5 Decades of Bahamian Beauty." The event featured eight contestants, including Chantel O'Brian, Tavette Darville, Shanae Strachan, Rochelle Alexandre, Crystal Glinton, Vandia Sands, and Taisha-Monet Smellie, with preliminaries conducted earlier at the Albany Resort. Wilson emerged victorious, defeating the seven other participants, and was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Celeste Marshall. The competition consisted of key segments including interviews, presentations, and walks, judged by a panel comprising Mary C. El Fituri, Ashley Lauren Kerr, Calvin Sepúlveda Onassis, Leslia Miller, Dr. Greg Neil, Amanda Lindroth, Isabelle Baulu, Michelle Collie, Emma Cohen, Jordi Kolar, and Rafa Delfin. Wilson's performance stood out for her poise and articulation during the interview portion, where she highlighted her personal platform, as well as her confident displays in the and segments. Drawing briefly from her athletic background as a college athlete, she emphasized fitness and in her presentation. In preparation for the national pageant, Wilson trained under pageant coach Grace Fontecha, a world-renowned expert who had guided four previous winners, and stylist Ashley Lauren Kerr, focusing on refining her stage presence, wardrobe selections, and overall performance. Her personal platform, "Get Fit Bahamas," centered on promoting fitness to combat —a cause inspired by the disease's prevalence in the —and aimed to encourage through physical activity, modeled after initiatives like Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign. Wilson expressed her commitment, stating, "I really want to get my platform out there because most queens tend to take on the role of having and but not implementing their platform." Following her victory, Wilson's immediate title responsibilities included public appearances across the to represent the Miss Bahamas Organisation, with a primary focus on launching and promoting her "Get Fit " platform through community events and awareness campaigns. She also began intensive preparations for the international competition, supported by the organisation's president, Michelle Malcolm, who voiced optimism about her potential success.

Participation in Miss Universe 2013

Lexi Wilson represented at the pageant, held on November 9, 2013, at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, , , where she competed against contestants from 85 other countries. Having won the national title earlier that year, Wilson participated in the preliminary competition, including the swimsuit and evening gown segments, but did not advance to the top 16 semi-finalists or receive any special awards. In the swimsuit round, she showcased her athletic figure in a , highlighting her background in . During pre-pageant activities, Wilson engaged in lighthearted interactions with fellow contestants through the official "Truth and Dare" game, fostering camaraderie among the participants. She also navigated media inquiries amid the event's backdrop of over Russia's anti-gay laws; in an , Wilson noted that her prior knowledge of the country was largely political but emphasized keeping her personal views private to focus on enjoying the experience. Following the pageant, Wilson reflected on the international exposure as a pivotal moment that enhanced her visibility, later citing her participation as a key part of her public in media appearances and professional bios. The experience underscored her poise under pressure, though specific judges' feedback was not publicly detailed for non-finalists.

Yachting career

Entry into the yachting industry

Following her representation of the Bahamas at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant, Lexi Wilson relocated to in the United States, where she began her transition into the industry. While there, she met a yacht captain by coincidence, who invited her to join his crew as a stewardess, marking her initial entry into professional maritime hospitality work. This opportunity arose shortly after her pageant career, allowing Wilson to leverage her background in customer-facing roles to start performing stewardess duties on private yachts, including guest services and interior management during charters. Wilson's early phase in yachting involved onboarding to the demands of superyacht operations, though specific certifications or initial charter details from this period remain undocumented in public records.

Appearance on Below Deck Mediterranean

Lexi Wilson joined the crew of the superyacht Lady Michelle as a second stewardess during season 6 of Below Deck Mediterranean, which was filmed in the fall of 2020 off the coast of Croatia. Upon her introduction in the season premiere, she quickly bonded with third stewardess Courtney Veale, sharing personal stories about family challenges, including the recent passing of Wilson's father. Her initial duties focused on interior operations, such as preparing guest cabins, serving meals, and coordinating laundry services under the supervision of chief stewardess Katie Flood. Throughout the season, which aired on Bravo starting June 28, 2021, Wilson's on-show performance included handling routine interior tasks but was marred by inconsistencies, such as frequently sleeping in and opting out of crew group activities like water sports outings. One notable incident involved her making aggressive and false remarks about Veale's dancing abilities during a private conversation, which heightened crew tensions and contributed to perceptions of her disruptive presence. These moments underscored her struggles with amid the high-pressure charter environment. Interpersonal conflicts escalated early, particularly after a crew night out where Wilson became heavily intoxicated and physically confrontational, shoving deckhand Mzi "Zee" Dempers and verbally lashing out at others, leading to a mediated apology session the next day. Tensions with intensified during feedback meetings, where Wilson threatened to quit and took a personal phone call mid-discussion, prompting Flood to report her unprofessionalism to Captain Sandy Yawn. Her feud with chef Mathew Shea boiled over in a mid-season argument over food plating instructions, during which Wilson hurled insults and threats of violence, escalating the onboard drama. These cumulative issues culminated in Wilson's firing by Captain Sandy Yawn in episode 13, aired on September 13, 2021, after Yawn consulted with the crew and determined her behavior was irreparably harming morale and operations. Yawn delivered the decision in the salon, citing Wilson's repeated disruptions as the reason, following which Wilson packed her belongings and departed the yacht without further incident, though she slammed a on Flood en route. The crew expressed collective relief at her exit, viewing it as a necessary step to restore for the remaining charters.

Post-Below Deck activities

Departure from yachting

Following her firing from the Lady Michelle toward the end of Below Deck Mediterranean season 6 due to repeated conflicts with crewmates, including a heated altercation with chef Mathew Shea, Lexi Wilson chose not to return to the industry. In July 2021, amid the season's airing, Wilson updated her professional online profile to reflect her exit, stating she was "No Longer in the Yachting Industry," which served as her public announcement of quitting the profession. This decision came shortly after the on-screen events, marking the end of her maritime career without any reported brief return to yacht work post-show. Wilson's departure was influenced by the season's extensive drama, including interpersonal tensions and aggressive outbursts that strained , highlighting the high-pressure challenges of the industry such as long hours and confined living conditions. In reflections shared through media appearances during the season's broadcast in late 2021, she expressed a desire to pursue new opportunities beyond , signaling a shift away from the demanding lifestyle.

Social media influencing and travel

Following her departure from the yachting industry, Lexi Wilson shifted her focus to personal travel, embracing a nomadic lifestyle that echoed her previous career but on her own terms. She visited shortly after leaving the set in , celebrating her birthday there as a means of relaxation and reflection. In , , Wilson engaged in new pursuits such as learning tennis at the exclusive Fisher Island Club, where she also claimed to reside in a high-end . Later that summer, she traveled to , for further decompression amid the coastal scenery. These trips highlighted her interest in and U.S. East Coast destinations, blending leisure with athletic activities like her earlier background. In 2022, Wilson ventured into , appearing as Elise Vogler in one episode of the series Leopard Skin. Wilson briefly utilized platforms, particularly under the handle @TheOnlyLexiWilson, to share glimpses of her lifestyle, beauty routines, and travel adventures immediately following her time on Below Deck Mediterranean. However, amid online backlash, she made her account private in 2023 and subsequently deleted it, resulting in no verifiable public presence as of 2025. This retreat from digital influencing has allowed her to pursue travel privately, with no documented collaborations, endorsements, or content milestones in recent years.

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