Season 10 of Below Deck is finally here and we’re sailing Caribbean waters this time. Ben Willoughby, who describes himself as an “ocean child at heart,” is the deckhand at the yacht led by Captain Lee Rosbach. Below is an article on Ben Willoughby.
Learn about Ben’s Below Deck stint, his age, net worth, girlfriend, and more below.
Ben Willoughby On Below Deck
Ben first announced that he was going to be part of Below Deck Season 10 via an Instagram post on October 15, 2022. He wrote, “Cheeky • Charismatic • Aussie “Attention on Deck” Righto you salty sea dogs. I can’t bite my tongue any longer, the secret is finally out I’m an official cast member for Season 10 with @belowdeckbravo.”
Again on October 17, 2022, Ben made an Instagram post asking his followers to tune into Below Deck starting from November 21st. “I know many of my Yachting mates around the globe have been ecstatic to learn of my involvement with Below Deck you bet you’ll want to tune into this one,” he shared.
Inspired by a childhood friend’s yachtie lifestyle, Ben took to the seas in 2020 when he joined a mega yacht crew in France. With a love for both water and fitness, Ben has worked as both a deckhand and personal trainer on yachts for the past three years.
As per Ben’s bio on Bravo’s official website, he is a social guy who firmly believes “a Pina Colada is always a good decision.” Ben is eager to bring the party onboard and determined to stand out on the deck of St. David.
How Much Is Ben Willoughby Net Worth?
At an early age, Ben Willoughby discovered his passion for the outdoors. Although Ben never had any plans on embarking on a career in the yachting industry, he had a love for nature and wanted a profession that would help him lead an active lifestyle.
One day, Ben came across a childhood friend who had made a name in the yachting industry and decided to follow in his footsteps. The moment he tasted life on the water, he fell in love with the job and realized it was his true calling. Once he was in love with the job, he did not take much time to learn the ropes and make a name for himself in the field.
In 2020, Ben officially began his yachting career by becoming a part of a mega yacht crew in France. Since then, the Below Deck star has never looked back.
While working as a deckhand, Ben inculcated his love for fitness into his job. Reportedly, Ben worked as a fitness trainer on luxury yachts for about three years.
In case you did not know, Ben also hosts the popular podcast, Word On The Teak.
For education, Ben went to The Southport School and Griffith university.
Now, coming to Ben’s salary and net worth, unfortunately, we did not know the exact amount Ben received for Below Deck. However, usually, a deckhand makes around $3,500-$4,500 a month plus some tips from the guests at the end of the charter season.
As of November 2022, Ben’s net worth was estimated to be under $350 thousand.
Ben Willoughby Age
Born in 1995, Ben Willoughby’s age was 27 at the time of this writing in 2022.
Who Are Ben Willoughby Parents?
Talking about Ben’s parents, his mother is Roslyn DuBois Willoughby. She went to Alice Springs High School according to her Facebook.
While we don’t the name of Ben’s father, he has appeared a few times on his social media. On May 27, 2019, Ben shared a picture of himself and his family, which included his parents and his brother Nick Willoughby. The caption of the picture was: “It’s never a goodbye, it’s a simple I’ll see you soon.”
Ben’s brother, Nick, went to The Southport School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Griffith University Gold Coast.
The Bravo star also has an aunt named Sandy Taylor, who wrote “G’day Ben Willoughby sounds like you’re on top of the world! Good to see. XOXO” on Ben’s Facebook feed on July 26, 2019, in his family.
Ben Willoughby Height
Below Deck star Ben Willoughby stands quite tall at a height of 5 feet 11 inches and has a tattoo on his right hand.
Ben Willoughby Girlfriend
Ben Willoughby does not talk much about his love life on the Internet. He rarely shares anything about his personal life on his Instagram. Most of his IG posts are comprised of the breathtaking pictures that he clicks during his travels.
While Ben has never shared anything about not having a love life, the absence of a romantic partner in his life is quite apparent.
That said, the deckhand was involved in a whirlwind affair with fellow crew member Camille Lamb. However, with no public interaction and zero reports on their relationship, we can say that Ben did not have any girlfriends in 2022.
Plus, Ben himself has written “Single” under the Relationship section of his Facebook. It seems like the young Aussie is currently focused on taking his career to new heights.
Related FAQs
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Is Ben Willoughby On Instagram?
Ben Willoughby is on Instagram @wanderingwilloughby and has slightly less than 2,500 followers on the platform. The reality TV star is also quite popular in TikTok, with over 2,500 followers on his @bennywilloughbyy account. You can find Ben on Facebook as well.
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Where Is Ben Willoughby From?
Screen Rant tells us that Ben is originally from the Gold Coast of Australia.
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When Is Ben Willoughby Birthday?
As per Ben’s Facebook, he celebrates his birthday on the 6th of April every year.
