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Below Deck Mediterranean: Are Malia White & Jake Baker Still Together?

Malia White, a central figure from Below Deck Mediterranean, seasons 2, 5, and 6, has been candid about her personal life, especially her relationship with engineer Jake Baker, which began during season 6. Their romance grew during the typical chaos of the demanding environment of yachting. Fans love romance, particularly a "boatmance" between the Below Deck franchise crew members.

Fans followed their relationship both on and off-screen, interested in how their bond would fare beyond the confines of the Lady Michelle. Malia and Jake's romance seemed promising at first. However, like many relationships created in the spotlight, their journey had its challenges.

How Malia And Jake Found Connection In A Sea Of Turbulence

During season 6, Malia served as a bosun, the first woman to hold the position in the Below Deck franchise, while Jake worked as an engineer aboard the Lady Michelle. Their roles demanded the ability to thrive under pressure, qualities which seemed to draw them together. Long hours and tight quarters on the yacht created an environment where trust naturally flourished, setting the stage for their romance.

Their connection soon became obvious to their crewmates and fans alike, as small moments of flirtation became more frequent. In August 2021, Jake made their relationship public by posting a photo of the couple sharing a kiss. Malia also posted a picture of her and Jake with the caption, "When you cheers at the beginning of the night knowing there is a lot more wine to come" on her Instagram, making the relationship official for Below Deck Mediterranean fans.

Beyond The Deck: Malia White's Reflections On Vulnerability And Growth

In February 2023, Malia shared that her relationship with Jake Baker had ended, marking a turning point in her journey. Reflecting on the transition, Malia admitted moving from a serious relationship with Chef Tom Checketts, directly into a romance with Jake left her little room for self-reflection. On reflecting on where her next romance may take her, Maila said, "I'm not going to say I'll never date a yachtie again, but I'm definitely going to choose wisely."

Malia emphasized in a Bravo interview the importance of taking time to recalibrate and prioritize herself in the aftermath of these relationships. She admitted very openly, "I think I also realized that I went from such a really intense relationship with Tom, like straight into a relationship with Jake. And I never had time to kind of take a break." This period of self-discovery allowed her to embrace independence and reassess her approach to love.

The Next Chapter For Malia And Jake

Malia White Below Deck Med Confused wearing uniform
Malia White Below Deck Med

Since her breakup with Jake, Malia has focused on advancing her career and embracing new opportunities. She appeared on the Bravo show Winter House in season 3, which premiered in October 2023. She is currently working as a Chief Mate 3000 and yachting in the UK.

On the other hand, Jake has kept a low profile, with little known about his life post-split. Though brief, their relationship sheds light on the difficulties of maintaining personal connections in reality television's high-pressure environment. Malia's story emphasizes her determination to prioritize her well-being, and fans are eager to see her growth in a future Below Deck Mediterranean season.

Below Deck Mediterranean is available to stream on Peacock.

Sources: ShowbizCheatSheet, Bravo, Malia White/Instagram

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Below Deck Mediterranean
TV-14
Reality-TV
33
7.0/10
Release Date
May 3, 2016
Network
Bravo
Showrunner
Mark Cronin, Courtland Cox, Nadine Rajabi
Franchise(s)
Below Deck

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Below Deck Mediterranean is a Bravo reality television series that follows a crew that works aboard a gigantic superyacht during the busy season. The show highlights the challenges of the crew as they serve their high-end clientele. Each season tackles new locations, such as Greece, Croatia, Italy, and France, with some repeating.

Main Genre
Reality-TV
Creator(s)
Mark Cronin, Doug Henning, Rebecca Taylor Henning
Seasons
9

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