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Below Deck Star Detained in US Airport
26 Jul
Summary
- Reality star held 30-40 hours in US immigration detention.
- Authorities seized phone, searched deleted messages and browsing.
- Deported back to Australia after being denied entry.
Natalya Scudder, a former star of the reality series Below Deck, has shared her alleged experience of being detained for 30 to 40 hours at a US immigration facility. Upon arriving at LAX, Scudder, an Australian resident with a visitor visa, was taken from the general waiting area to a detention center.
She claims that authorities confiscated her iPhone, thoroughly examining its contents, including deleted messages, browsing history, and screenshots. Scudder stated that agents mentioned her earning money from photos taken on American soil as the reason for her detention, deeming it illegal work on the wrong visa.
Scudder described the detention conditions as basic, with no towels and worn blankets. After her initial interview, she was informed of her deportation and subsequently returned to Australia, a journey that, including her flight to the US, spanned multiple days.
She advised content creators, particularly those earning money from platforms like Instagram or YouTube, to ensure they possess the correct work visa if taking photos or creating content on American land. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were contacted for comment.
