Below Deck fans upset after Ben reveals he won’t return to the show

Bosun Ben Willoughby’s emotional social media post reflecting on his time on Below Deck Season left fans feeling saddened by his departure from the show.

Bosun Ben Willoughby has been transparent about his challenging working dynamic with Captain Kerry Titheradge since the conclusion of Below Deck Season 11 in May.

Despite encountering drama on the show, Ben concluded it on a positive note by announcing that he is still in a relationship with deckhand Sunny Marquis, with whom he shared a boatmance.

The Bosun dedicated some time to unwinding following the season’s airing, and on June 11, he posted on Instagram to honor his journey during Below Deck Seasons 10 and 11.

Ben reflected on the past two years of being on Below Deck and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to decompress. He shared that it was a great feeling to complete this journey and acknowledged that one cannot predict what the experience will be like on reality TV shows like this, as each one is unique. This was captioned alongside his post.

“One experience I would never give up is being genuinely thankful for the time I’ve spent in the spotlight and in front of the lens. And I am certain that this won’t be the final time I am in front of a camera.”

The Below Deck star concluded his message by expressing gratitude to the production team for their dedication and hard work in bringing these TV shows to life.

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Fans expressed their disappointment in the comments after Ben announced that he would not be making any more appearances in upcoming seasons of the show.

“Why are you not watching Below Deck anymore? Keep moving forward and I wish you all the best,”a follower responded.

A different viewer inquired about Ben’s departure from Below Deck and expressed their enjoyment of watching Australian crew members on the show.

A third viewer urged him to continue updating everyone on his future plans. While they will miss his presence on Below Deck, they believe that he would have a more positive experience working under a different captain.

Ben bade farewell to the show in an official manner, yet his Season 10 boatmance with Camille and whirlwind romance with Sunny have left a lasting impression on viewers.

Despite the crew member appearing to have made a decision about his future on Below Deck, fans are still holding out hope to see him on another spinoff in the future.