“A nutcase already” — Below Deck fans react to Chef Lawrence for refusing to be filmed

When Chef Lawrence Snowden made his Below Deck Season 12 debut, things did not go as planned. He was first uncomfortable with the cameras that were always around, which is a feature of the reality show. During a difficult scene in the pilot episode, he confronted producers and asked not to be filmed while working in the galley, expressing his anxiety. Given the structure of the show, which depends heavily on documenting the relationships and interactions of the crew, this request presented a substantial challenge.

During the first charter, the strain increased as Lawrence struggled to meet the demands of both the constant camera crew and the high-stakes culinary service. When he confided in Captain Kerry Titheradge, he was at his most stressed, feeling overwhelmed and on the edge of a panic attack. Lawrence was adamant about perhaps leaving the charter, even after Captain Kerry tried to soothe him by highlighting the demanding nature of the work and urging him to keep going.

The drama around Chef Lawrence's reluctance to be recorded and his actions afterward has caused the Below Deck fan base to react in a variety of ways. Many people shared their thoughts on social media, expressing everything from criticism to incredulity.

An admirer of the show wrote,

"The chef is a nutcase already. I hope he doesn't last long. #BelowDeck"

A fan shared on X,

"How dare they have cameras on the boat and in the kitchen!!! WTF??? It’s not like they need them to film a TV show. 🥴 Chef has completely lost it. #BelowDeck"

"Did the chef not know he was going to be on reality tv and there would be cameras like wym can you not record me #BelowDeck," a tweet read.

More fans of Below Deck Season 12 shared their opinion on the chef's breakdown. Many even anticipated his exit.

A person expressed,

"No way this chef is going to last. He had a nervous breakdown about the provisions! #BelowDeck"

"#BelowDeck OMG time to go ahead and call for a new chef, bosun and a stew…. Now sure 3 will make it past first charter," another comment read

“I can’t do another charter” — Below Deck star Chef Lawrence hints towards leaving season 12

The emotional state of Chef Lawrence Snowden during the premiere suggests that his time on Below Deck Season 12 may not last long. Lawrence hit a breaking point after battling the demands of his position and the tension that existed behind the scenes, leaving his future on the yacht in doubt.

"I am f***ing furious. I am shaking. I can’t do another charter, I am sorry," Lawrence told Captain Kerry in the premiere episode.

Despite the captain's encouragement to persevere, Lawrence seemed emotionally and mentally spent. He seems to have a deeper dissatisfaction with the full charter experience rather than just the galley duty. His unexpected outburst has already caused some to question how long he will play this season.

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