Natalya Scudder, a former cast member of the Bravo reality series "Below Deck: Mediterranean," detailed a recent experience of being detained overnight and deported from the United States. Scudder, an Australian national who appeared in seasons 7 and 8 of the show, told TMZ that she was held at a detention facility after attempting to enter Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on a recent trip.
According to Scudder, she was taken to a detention area after an immigration process took longer than expected. It was there she was informed that she had potentially violated her visa by earning money from photos taken on American soil in 2024, which constituted illegal work on the wrong visa. "Below Deck: Mediterranean" star Natalya Scudder was detained and deported from the U.S. after an incident at LAX. Laurent Basset/Bravo via Getty Images
She described the detention facilities as "disgusting," citing "dirty blankets on the floor" and "stains all over the walls." Scudder, who identified herself as an OnlyFans creator, stated she was the only woman in the holding area. She recounted a shower experience where towels were unavailable, and she was instructed by officers to dry herself with her clothing. When she requested a blanket due to the cold, she was told, "This isn’t the Beverly Hills Hotel."
Scudder claimed she was informed she could be held for one to five days. During her detention, her iPhone was confiscated and searched, with officials reportedly accessing her ChatGPT history, text messages, notes, and photos. "Whatever you think’s deleted on your iPhone, it’s not deleted," she stated.
After approximately 30 to 40 hours from her arrival, including the detention period, Scudder was woken for an "official interview." She alleged that a decision to deport her back to Australia had already been made. The ordeal involved a 17-hour flight to the U.S. and another 17-hour flight back. Despite the experience, Scudder expressed her continued affection for America and cautioned other content creators to be diligent about visa regulations. ![Natalya Scudder on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen."]( "Natalya Scudder on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen." ")