We have to admit that we were extremely surprised when Bugsy, aka the Queen of Theme and Tablescapes, did not make her return to Captain Sandy's crew when Below Deck Med premiered.

A conflict might have arisen when the chief stewardess, 31, set off on her latest career achievement: publishing her first book, The Art of Tablescaping: Deck out Your Table With the Queen of Theme. The book, which was released in late February, features a forward by none other than Captain Sandy Yawn herself.

"I listened to all of you and how I have a book," the South African blond gushed on Instagram when she announced the launch of The Art of Tablescaping. "I'm ecstatic! I am so incredibly proud to share my passion with the world! I am beyond grateful to everyone who has been involved in helping me bring my vision to life. ... You have all been a massive part of this journey, whether I know you or not!"

Considering Season 6 of Below Deck Med filmed during the fall, around October and November of 2020, it wouldn't be surprising if Bugsy had been in the throes of working on her book around that time and had a scheduling conflict that prevented her from joining the crew of Lady Michelle.