Bobby Giancola made quite the splash when he joined the Below Deck Mediterranean cast back in its first and second season. The deckhand instantly became a fan favorite, mainly due to his rugged look and tattooed sleeve. However, his charm definitely helped, too.
During his time on the show, Bobby began his romance with his now-ex-girlfriend, Paula Manzanal, who just so happened to be a charter guest during the show’s second go. Although Bobby got some heat for kissing Paula during her time on the yacht, it worked out for Bobby since it transformed into a Below Deck romance no one saw coming.
While the Below Deck cast members know how to have their fun, Bobby and Paula managed to continue their relationship off-camera, that is until their split. Although there’s no bad blood between the two, fans wonder if Bobby has moved on and whether he’s still single or not.
So, where do the two stand today? Let’s find out.
Updated October 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information regarding what Paula and Bobby have been up to since breaking up after “Below Deck Med”.
‘Below Deck’ Boatmance: Bobby Giancola And Paula Manzanal
Bobby Giancola and Paula Manzanal started a romance while Paula was a charter guest during Season 2 of Below Deck Med
When Season 2 of Below Deck Mediterranean came about, fans were delighted to welcome back deckhand, Bobby Giancola.
The star joined the series in its very first season back in 2016 and considering it was the very first Below Deck spin-off, fans flocked to witness the chaos that ensued over in the Mediterranean Sea.
During Bobby’s time working aboard the Ohana, he met Paula Manzanal, who just so happened to be joining the crew as charter guests. The two had first matched on Tinder prior to her stepping aboard the yacht, which automatically made things interesting.
Although Paula was with two other gentlemen at the time, it seems as if she too had her eyes on Bobby. Considering she swiped right, Paula was definitely into it as well.
Related
Natasha Webb’s Life Now Is Drastically Different Than When She Was Courting Controversy On Below Deck Mediterranean
Natasha Webb starred in the very dramatic Season 7 of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, but what is she is doing now?
After a day out shopping followed by a jet ski ride, Bobby kissed Paul while out in the water, which is a major yachty no-no. Despite the heat, Bobby defended his actions, and the two managed to actually start a romance both on and off-camera. That is, until they were no more.
What Are Bobby Giancola And Paula Manzanal Up To Now?
Bobby Giancola and Paula Manzanal stopped seeing each other in 2017
After leaving the show following Season 2 of Med Sea, Bobby and Paula remained close, even visiting one another up until the end of 2017.
While the two don’t have any bad blood, they are no longer involved in one another’s lives. Bobby moved on from Paula and focused his time and energy on his work. Although working as a deckhand pays well, Bobby went from being a crew member to being a yacht broker.
The star documents some of his sales on his Instagram page, where he boasted about selling a stunning $2.8 million yacht earlier this year. While he is still single, it’s clear that his new career move is certainly paying off.
As for Paula Manzanal, the star continues to model for a number of brands and on Instagram, where her bio reveals that she is the owner of Manzzanitos Store, a shopping and retail store for kids’ clothes and toys.
Paula also has amassed millions of followers on TikTok and IG where she promotes a handful of products, earning herself quite a bit of coin from influencing alone.
Paula also has her very own clothing collection called Khara by Paula. In addition to her success in business, Paula has also found a new love.
Related
‘Below Deck Med’: What Is Lloyd Spencer Up To Today?
With Lloyd Spencer feeling apprehensive about staying in the yachting industry, fans are wondering what he’s up to today.
The star was last with fellow model, Fabio Agostini, who is known for his swimwear modeling and travel posts.
Bobby Giancola Is Still Single
Bobby Giancola is focused on his career and his French bulldog he adopted in 2023
Considering it has been years since Paula and Bobby’s split, fans have wondered whether or not Bobby has moved on, or better yet if he’s ever gotten married. Well, despite being quite the stud, Bobby is still very much single. The former Below Deck star shares his personal life on Instagram, and while he’s kept himself busy as a broker with Denison Yachting, Bobby has not had nearly as much success when it comes to his love life.
Related
What Are The Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 Cast Doing Now?
Below Deck Med aired back in 2016 with fans wondering what happened to the crew on the Ionian Princess.
Bobby has also kept close relationships with many of the series’ former cast members, including Ben Robinson, Kate Chastain, Malia White, and Alex Radcliffe to name a few.
So, while Bobby is full steam ahead with work, he’s definitely available for love.
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.
- IMDb ID
- tt5665418
- TMDB User Rating
- 7 .6
- Release Date
- May 3, 2016
- Main Genre
- Reality-TV
- Creator(s)
- Mark Cronin , Doug Henning , Rebecca Taylor Henning
- Cast
- Sandy Yawn , Hannah Ferrier , Malia White , Mzi Dempers , João Franco , Colin Macy-O’Toole , Kyle Viljoen , Christine Drake
- Seasons
- 9
- Network
- Bravo
- Franchise(s)
- Below Deck
- Showrunner
- Mark Cronin , Courtland Cox , Nadine Rajabi
