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Below Deck fans have developed a soft spot for new stew Tyler Walker. Tyler debuted on Below Deck season 10 as the new stew after Captain Sandy Yawn fired Camille Lamb earlier in the season due to her poor work ethic and terrible attitude. Camille’s replacement Tyler has been a breath of fresh air on the show, and his vast yachting experience has greatly relieved the crew members aboard the superyacht St. David.
The 24-year-old yachtie hails from South Africa but has spent much time traveling globally. Tyler’s Instagram page shows he loves a good adventure, amongst many other things. More importantly, Tyler’s Instagram feed also shows he is passionate about his job. So it wasn’t surprising that chief stew Fraser Olender easily picked up on that on his first assessment of Tyler Walker. While praising the new stew, Fraser said:
“Tyler definitely has more experience than both girls combined.”
Although introducing a new cast member midway through a show is always a gamble, Tyler has earned his laurels. His efforts on the show have not gone unnoticed, with most Below Deck fans already in love with the new cast member.
Below Deck Fans Love Tyler’s Attitude and Work Ethic
Earlier in the season, much of the show surrounded the drama between Camille and the second stew Alissa Humber. While their constant feuding made for good entertainment, it quickly became a distraction that affected the harmony on the boat. For many of the show’s viewers, Camille’s sacking was inevitable. Thankfully, Tyler has been the direct opposite of Camille — as he has steered clear of any drama and remained focused on the job.
On Reddit, fans also poured encomiums on Tyler not only for his good work ethic but also for his wonderful personality. While commenting on a Reddit thread, many fans quickly pointed out that Tyler was one of their favorite crew members on the show. Many viewers expressed their love for Tyler and described him as a “genuine and gentle soul.” One user even said Tyler must be protected at all costs — highlighting how badly fans want him back on the show for season 11.
Below Deck Fans Want Tyler To Reprise His Role Next Season
Due to his professionalism, some Below Deck fans noted wanting Tyler to replace Alissa as a second stew on the boat. However, those calls grew even louder after Captain Sandy sacked Alissa. Still, with the season finale drawing closer, fans would like to see Tyler reprise his role when season 11 comes around.
There is no doubt that Tyler has emerged as one of the fan favorites in season 10 of Below Deck, although he only joined mid-season. Also, with the reported departure of Captain Lee Rosbach and Chef Rachel Hargrove from the Below Deck franchise, the fans will welcome Tyler’s addition to the season 11 crew.
One Redditor said:
“I would love to have him, Hayley, and Fraser all come back. I love their dynamic. I feel the only other 3 person interior crew (3 because Alissa and Camille are gone) that held up was BDSY season 2.”
Another user quipped:
“I wish we got to see more of him!”
For now, there are no certainties about who will return for season 11, but only some of the other crew members are getting this amount of love from fans. The general feeling is that their support should count for something.