Fraser Olender is a British yacht chief stew on Bravo’s Below Deck, and in 2022 he became the first man to hold that job in the franchise. He is 32 or 33 as of October 2026, because Bravo gives his birthday (October 26) but not his birth year. This guide covers what is confirmed about his age, career, money and love life, and flags where popular claims don’t hold up.
Quick Answer
- Who he is: Chief stew on Below Deck (Bravo); earlier appeared on Made in Chelsea (2016)
- Birthday: October 26 (year not published by Bravo)
- Age (October 2026): 33 if born in 1992, 32 if born in 1993. Sources disagree.
- From: Hampstead, London
- Net worth: No verified figure. Online estimates range from about $500K to $4M.
- Relationship: Reported to have split from comedian Matt Rogers in July 2026 (single-source report)
Net worth and salary figures are estimates, and some family and education details come from secondary sources. They are labeled below.
Who Is Fraser Olender?
On a charter yacht, the chief stew runs the interior: cabins, table service, guest requests and the stews underneath. Fraser has done that job on camera for several seasons. Viewers know him for very high standards and a quick, dry sense of humor.
He is not a “business owner” or an actor with a filmography, as some pages describe him. His public career is yachting and TV, with a short stint on a British reality show before that.
How Old Is Fraser Olender?
This is the most-searched fact about him, and the one most often stated with false certainty.
| Birth year | Evidence | Age on Oct 7, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | A July 2026 report gives his age as 33; some older profiles say October 1992 | 33 (turns 34 on Oct 26) |
| 1993 | Queerty gave his age as 32 in November 2025; many aggregators list 1993 | 32 (turns 33 on Oct 26) |
Until Fraser or Bravo states the year, “32 or 33” is the honest answer.
Early Life, Family and Education
Bravo lists Hampstead, London as his hometown. One profile says he was born in London and grew up in several places around the world, which fits his travel-heavy career.
Most other details come from aggregator sites, and Fraser hasn’t confirmed them in anything found:
- Family: His father is named as Len Olender and his sister as Lara Victoria Olender. His mother’s name isn’t public.
- University: Several sites say he studied psychology at the University of Buckingham. Others say he dropped out to go into modeling. The two stories conflict.
He rarely discusses his childhood, so be wary of any page that claims detail here.
Before Below Deck
Before yachts, Fraser worked in London’s model-booking world, described in one profile as a talent agent role, before moving into hospitality. He also appeared briefly on E4’s Made in Chelsea in 2016, sharing scenes with Lucy Watson.
His yachting start is a bit fuzzy. One profile says he entered yachting a few years before Season 10 and took a break in 2019 to train for Below Deck. Bravo’s cast bios give a cleaner measure: six years of yachting experience in the Season 11 bio and eight years in the Season 13 bio.
Career Timeline
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Appears on Made in Chelsea (Season 11) |
| 2021 | Joins Below Deck Season 9 as second stew |
| 2022 | Season 10 premieres Nov 21; Fraser is chief stew |
| 2024 | Season 11 airs Feb 5 to May 27 under Captain Kerry Titheradge |
| 2025 | Season 12 premieres June 2 |
| 2026 | Season 13 premieres Oct 12, filmed in Phuket, Thailand |
Fraser appeared in every episode of Season 11 as chief stew, the first season without Captain Lee Rosbach. Season 13 is his fifth season on the show and his fourth as chief stew.
Making History as Chief Stew
Season 10 was the first time a male chief stew appeared in the franchise. Bravo’s own list of chief stews shows how long the role had been held by women, starting with Adrienne Gang in Season 1 in 2013.
His first season as chief wasn’t easy. He told Bravo it was rough at the start, and later said on Watch What Happens Live that Captain Sandy Yawn was right to push him to get his team in line during the Alissa and Camille conflict.
Opinions on him are split. Some fans and critics rank him among the franchise’s best chiefs. Others found his Season 11 leadership harsh, especially his handling of Barbie Pascual. Both are opinions, not facts.
Net Worth, Salary and Income
No verified figure exists. Every number online comes from a celebrity-data site that doesn’t show its math, and the estimates rise over time:
| Estimate | Source type | Approx. year |
|---|---|---|
| ~$500K | Aggregator sites | 2021 |
| $1M to $5M | Aggregator sites | 2024 |
| ~$4M | Aggregator sites | 2026 |
The climb isn’t backed by anything new. More seasons and more fame are being treated as proof of more money. His real net worth is probably well below the top of that range, though that is an inference, not a fact.
Where income plausibly comes from:
- Yacht pay and charter tips: Crew earn a wage plus guest tips. His actual figures aren’t public.
- Bravo: Cast pay isn’t disclosed.
- Appearances: Past events include boat shows. Brand deals are mentioned by aggregators but unverified.
One site lists a salary of $45,000 to $110,500 with no source, so it shouldn’t be trusted. No property, cars or investments have been publicly confirmed.
Personal Life and the Matt Rogers Relationship
Fraser is openly gay and keeps most of his dating life private. His one widely public relationship was with comedian and Las Culturistas co-host Matt Rogers. The reported timeline:
- Late 2025: Rogers said they had been quietly dating for about three months before going public.
- November 2025: They attended BravoCon in Las Vegas, where Fraser publicly thanked Rogers after a health scare, calling him “a very special human.”
- April 2026: Rogers said on his podcast that they were taking some space because things had become intense while Fraser was away filming.
- May 30, 2026: They walked the Las Culturistas Culture Awards red carpet together, and Bravo posted about it.
- July 16, 2026: People reported that they had mutually decided to part ways and remain friends. Neither had commented personally at the time of that coverage.
Before that, Fraser’s Season 12 storyline included a breakup with a long-distance boyfriend. He has no publicly known spouse or children, and no confirmed new relationship.
Social Media
Fraser is active on Instagram, mostly posting travel, work and event photos. Follower counts quoted in older articles are badly out of date, so check the profile directly. His Bravo cast page is the most reliable hub for official updates.
Key Facts
| Name | Fraser Olender |
| Profession | Yacht chief stew, reality-TV personality |
| Birthday | October 26 (year disputed: 1992 or 1993) |
| Hometown | Hampstead, London |
| Known for | Below Deck, Seasons 9 to 13 |
| First male chief stew | Season 10, 2022 |
| Earlier TV | Made in Chelsea, 2016 |
| Net worth | Unverified; estimates ~$500K to $4M |
| Relationship | Reported split from Matt Rogers, July 2026 |
FAQs
How old is Fraser Olender?
32 or 33 as of October 2026. Bravo gives only the birthday (October 26), and sources split between 1992 and 1993.
What is Fraser Olender’s net worth?
No verified figure exists. Estimates range from about $500K to $4M.
Is Fraser Olender still on Below Deck?
Yes. Bravo lists him as chief stew for Season 13, premiering October 12.
Is Fraser leaving Below Deck?
No. Bravo has confirmed him as chief stew for Season 13, filmed in Phuket, Thailand. It is his fifth season on the show and his fourth as chief stew.
Does Fraser Olender have a boyfriend or husband?
He has no known husband. He was dating Matt Rogers, but a split was reported in July 2026, and no new relationship is confirmed.
What is Fraser Olender’s Instagram?
He posts mainly travel, work and event content. Find the verified account through his Bravo cast page.
Was he the first male chief stew on Below Deck?
Yes. Bravo confirmed this when Season 10 premiered.
Where is Fraser Olender from?
Hampstead, London.
What did he do before Below Deck?
He worked in model booking in London and appeared on Made in Chelsea in 2016.
Who are his parents?
Aggregators name his father as Len Olender. His mother isn’t named publicly, and none of this is confirmed by Fraser.
Conclusion
Fraser Olender went from London model booker to a franchise first and one of Below Deck‘s most recognizable faces. His birth year, net worth, parents and schooling all rest on secondary sources, and his love life has changed since most pages were written. Season 13 premieres October 12, so the most likely updates are new storylines, a clearer picture of his relationship status, and possibly a stated birth year. This page will be updated as Bravo or Fraser confirm more.
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