Jemele Hill is on Below Deck, and she is the final guest of the charter season. The Bravo show is nearing the end of Season 7, but there are still a couple of drama-filled episodes before it is over.
It has been a season full of horrific guests, disgusting behavior by the cast and guests, childish antics, drunken brawls, and a divided crew. Oh yes, the current season of Below Deck is one for the books.
Bravo saved the best charter guest for last. Jemele, and several of her girlfriends’ board the Valor for a pre-bachelorette party for the sports journalist. The charter is to include dirty themed drinks, as well as a naughty willy cake made by Kevin.
It is quite the adventure for the Valor crew and fans, who can’t help but want to know more about Jemele since she is on Below Deck.
What led to her departure from ESPN?
Captain Lee Rosbach said during his meeting with Kate, bosun Ashton Pienaar, and chef Kevin Dobson that Jemele left ESPN to join The Atlantic as a staff writer. Yes, it is true she did leave her role at ESPN and is now working The Atlantic, but there was a lot of controversy surrounding the departure.
Jemele made headlines for tweeting that President Trump was a “white supremacist” in Fall 2017. The White House, of course, called for ESPN to fire the journalist. She was not fired, but months later, Jemele was suspended from the network after she criticized Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones.
Although Jemele stayed with ESPN for nearly a year after her two social media controversies, she did eventually leave. The Hollywood Reporter stated ESPN bought out Jemele’s contract for more than $5 million.
The journalist said her relationship with ESPN ran its course. Jemele used social media to announce her departure, stating it was time for her to start a new chapter in her life.
Over the last several weeks, there have been a lot of rumors about my job status. Today is my last day at ESPN.
More from me on closing one of the most special chapters in my life: pic.twitter.com/jReaH5sWhW
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 14, 2018
Who is her fiancé?
Jemele’s fiancé is Ian Wallace, except that, is he no longer her fiancé. Ian is now her husband.
Below Deck was filmed last February, months before Jemele and Ian’s wedding in November. The couple got married at Monarch Beach Resort in California but made sure to pay homage to their Detroit roots.
The newlyweds met in 2014 during Michigan State’s homecoming festivities. They each attended the school and proudly go back each year to celebrate homecoming weekend. Jemele and Ian did not go to Michigan State at the same time. Mutual friends introduced them.
There is not a lot known about Ian. Although his lady love lives life in the spotlight, he remains a bit of mystery. Ian is reportedly in sales, but it is unclear precisely what kind of sales he does or if that is still his career
One thing that is known about Ian is how much his wife, Jemele, loves him. She has repeatedly referred to him as the whole package. Jemele also calls her man secure and comfortable in his skin. She is head over heels for her new husband that is for sure.
Below Deck airs Mondays at 9/8c on Bravo.