Nico Scholly Life after Below Deck: Wiki-Bio, Relationship, Tragedy.

An evergreen fan of adventure, Nico was one of the fan favorites while he starred in the reality TV series, Below Deck. Nico joined the series during the fourth season as a deckhand but was promoted to Bosun for season five. Nico left the series after the fifth season following the unfortunate death of his brother. One of the most charismatic characters on the show, many fans touted Nico to be the next captain. But unfortunately for many, Nico quit yachting for good and joined his family business. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Nico Scholly.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Nico Scholly
Date of birth	August 5, 1993
Age	29 years old
Zodiac sign	Leo
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Height	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Brown
Occupation	TV personality, Yachting professional
Net worth	$500,000 (estimated)
Famous for	Appearing on the Bravo reality series Below Deck
Season joined	Season 4
Position held	Senior deckhand (season 4), bosun (season 5)
Previous occupation	Real estate agent
Education	Graduated from high school in Chicago
Family members	Father (Frank Scholly), mother (N/A), step-brother (Tristen Scholly), step-sister (Laura Scholly), sister (Taylor Shcolly)
Tragic incident	His younger brother Tristen passed away on November 15, 2016, after falling from a third-floor balcony
Charity work	Nico and family started a foundation Tristen Scott Foundation NFP to raise awareness and funds for organ donation in honor of his brother
Current girlfriend	Briana Boyer
Relationship status	Dating since 2019
Previous girlfriend	Melissa, whom he cheated on with his co-star Brianna Adekeye

Early Life

Nico Scholly was born on the 5th of August 1993 in Chicago. As a young kid growing up in Chicago, Nico didn’t have the best of times. After graduating from a local high school, Nico got into Yachting after learning about his friend who was into the business. Talking about his early inspiration, Nico revealed,

“My parents were friends with this other couple, and their son went to high school with me, and he was this guy traveling all around the world, getting paid to do it and no expenses. Who wouldn’t want to do that? Things weren’t the best for me at the time in Chicago. I was 18, 19 years old, so I packed all my stuff, got rid of my apartment and flew right down to Fort Lauderdale and got to the grind.”

A Man with a Lot of Accents:

While he was on the show, one of the things that the head stew Kate often mentioned that his accent doesn’t sound like a typical Chi-town accent. When asked about his accents, Nico revealed that it changed during his journey from Eastern Africa to the Mediterranean to the Caribbean on a yacht. Talking about the experience Nico revealed,

“I did 52 countries in two years, only a few Americans on board, a lot of Aussies, a lot of people from the U.K. You’re rooming with them, you’re living with them. By the end of it, you pick it up. They say within three months, you pick up an accent.”

Break from yachting:

Nico decided to leave yachting during his early years and settle down in Chicago. He wanted to get into real estate but couldn’t hold that itch for adventure. He seemingly went back to the sea after a failed attempt at a break.

Below Deck:

In 2014, Nico joined the cast of Below Deck as a senior deckhand. He served at the post for the entirety of season four but was promoted to Lead Deckhand for season five. The fifth season was quite rocky for the whole cast, as the position of bosun was vacant. EJ Hansen took over from episodes 5 to 11, but from episode 15, Nico was handed the role. However, Nico was unable to fulfill the role due to personal tragedies and ultimately left the show in 2017.

Life after Below Deck:

When Nico returned for the fifth season, he was reeling from the untimely death of his brother. His younger brother who was just 21 at the time had passed away in an accident. Even though Nico tried to brave the death of his brother, he was in a lot of pain.

His younger brother Tristen had joined the family business, and Nico followed suit. He quit yachting altogether and found his place on land. His family also created Tristen Scott Foundation NFP, which works to bring awareness toward organ donation. Nico regularly posts pictures of himself with his brother on social media and looks to be set in his new life.

Personal Life and Affairs

Nico seems to be an unstable person when it comes to relationships and affairs. Nico was in a relationship with Melissa in 2016. Soon then in season 5 of Below Deck, Nicko hooked up with Brianna Adekeye ending relation with Melissa.  The second relationship also did not last long. By the end of season 5 Nico revealed that he was still together with Melissa and the couple moved into an apartment which was quite confusing for the fans.

Currently, Nico has been in a relationship with an Arizona State University graduate named Briana Boyer. They began dating in 2018 as they celebrate their 2nd anniversary on January 20, 2020. Nico seems to be happy with his current relationship. The couple also posts photos on the social media account.

Nico Scholly FAQs

Question	Answer
Who is Nico Scholly?	Nico Scholly is a former reality TV star who appeared on seasons 4 and 5 of Below Deck, a Bravo series that follows the lives of yacht crew members.
Where is Nico Scholly from?	Nico Scholly is from Chicago, Illinois.
What did Nico Scholly do before joining Below Deck?	Nico Scholly worked in real estate before he heard about the yachting lifestyle from a friend.
What is Nico Scholly’s current occupation?	Nico Scholly left yachting after season 5 of Below Deck and joined his family’s plumbing business in Chicago.
What is the name of Nico Scholly’s brother who passed away?	Nico Scholly’s brother who passed away in 2016 was named Tristen Scott Scholly.
How did Nico Scholly’s brother die?	Nico Scholly’s brother died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the age of 21.
What is the name of the foundation that Nico Scholly created in honor of his brother?	Nico Scholly and his family created the Tristen Scott Foundation NFP, which aims to raise awareness about organ donation and support the families of organ donors.
Who was Nico Scholly’s girlfriend during season 4 of Below Deck?	Nico Scholly’s girlfriend during season 4 of Below Deck was Melissa, whom he had been dating for two years.
Who did Nico Scholly cheat on his girlfriend with in season 5 of Below Deck?	Nico Scholly cheated on his girlfriend Melissa with Brianna Adekeye, a stewardess on the yacht.
Did Nico Scholly get back together with his girlfriend after breaking up with Brianna Adekeye?	Yes, Nico Scholly managed to reconcile with his girlfriend Melissa after apologizing for his mistake and ending things with Brianna Adekeye.
Who was the bosun that Nico Scholly clashed with in season 5 of Below Deck?	The bosun that Nico Scholly clashed with in season 5 of Below Deck was EJ Jansen, who was brought in by Captain Lee Rosbach to help with the deck crew.
Why did Nico Scholly leave Below Deck after season 5?	Nico Scholly left Below Deck after season 5 because he wanted to focus on his family and his new career in plumbing. He also said that he needed to heal from the loss of his brother and grow as a person.
Is Nico Scholly still in touch with any of his former Below Deck co-stars?	Yes, Nico Scholly is still in touch with some of his former Below Deck co-stars, such as Kate Chastain, Ben Robinson, Kelley Johnson, and Bruno Duarte.
Who is Nico Scholly dating now?	Nico Scholly is currently dating a woman named Briana, whom he met through mutual friends.
What are some of Nico Scholly’s hobbies and interests?	Some of Nico Scholly’s hobbies and interests are wakeboarding, boating, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his friends and family.
What are some of the celebrities that Nico Scholly has worked for as a yachtie?	Some of the celebrities that Nico Scholly has worked for as a yachtie are actors, musicians, and billionaires. He even helped orchestrate a music video onboard one of the yachts.
What are some of the challenges that Nico Scholly faced as a yachtie?	Some of the challenges that Nico Scholly faced as a yachtie were dealing with demanding guests, long hours, stressful situations, and personal drama. He also had to balance his work and love life while living in close quarters with other crew members.
What are some of the perks that Nico Scholly enjoyed as a yachtie?	Some of the perks that Nico Scholly enjoyed as a yachtie were traveling to exotic locations, earning good tips, meeting new people, and having fun adventures. He also got to experience different cultures and cuisines while working on the yachts.
What are some of the skills that Nico Scholly learned as a yachtie?	Some of the skills that Nico Scholly learned as a yachtie were sailing, navigation, safety, communication, teamwork, and leadership. He also learned how to handle different types of equipment and machinery on the yachts.
Would Nico Scholly ever return to Below Deck or yachting in general?	Nico Scholly has said that he is not interested in returning to Below Deck or yachting in general, as he is happy with his current life and career.