In the early weeks ofBelow Deckseason 12,all eyes were on Solène Favreau, a “baby stew” whose reality television past raised suspicions that she was a producer plant.
Solène’s lack of experience and flighty personality seemed to confirm that she was cast purely to increase drama. However, as Solène stepped up to the plate and proved her capability,I spotted a larger problem emerging within the interior team.
The team, led byBelow Deck’s Fraser Olender, who is the chief stew, also includes second stew,Below Deck’s Rainbeau de Roos, and Barbara Kulaif. Although Barbara and Solène butted heads at first, they quickly became close and developed a strong rapport.
This left Rainbeau on the outside, and as the pressures of her job mounted,her tense interactions with the other women created a growing divide that could ruin the interior team’s cohesion.
Rainbeau Is Overwhelmed By Her Role
She Tries To Put On A Tough Façade
While Rainbeau is a very competent stew, the pressure of her position can get the best of her.Early inBelow Deckseason 12, Rainbeau stayed up all night trying to complete her work, triggering a panic attack. Despite being overwhelmed, she kept her anxiety to herself and trudged forward.
If she doesn’t learn to ask for help, I’m worried Rainbeau will crack under the pressure.
Rainbeau’s work ethic is impressive, but it’s not sustainable. If she doesn’t learn to ask for help, I’m worried Rainbeau will crack under the pressure.Her martyr act will result in growing resentment, alienating her from her team and preventing them from ever creating a harmonious work environment.
Rainbeau’s Interactions With The Other Stews Are Red Flags
Her Approach Is Too Harsh
Rainbeau’s had a hard time connecting with the other stews, which was made even worse by Solène and Barbara’s budding friendship.As the youngest of three sisters, Rainbeau admitted to being triggered by feeling left out. But while her intentions are good, her people skills are lacking, leading to awkward interactions.
Just as she stifles her anxieties about her workload, Rainbeau attempts to mask her discomfort around the other women by being overly friendly, which comes off as insincere.
At the same time, she’s harsh in her criticism and direct in her orders, even kicking Barbara in front of guests instead of politely asking her to move.Rainbeau’s inconsistency leaves her team unsure of her true intentions.
Rainbeau Is The Real Source Of Drama In The Interior
She Hides Her True Feelings
Solène isn’t the most seasoned yachtie, but she’s eager to learn.More importantly, she knows how to work well with her team and be friendly with her crewmates. I’m convinced it’s Rainbeau’s passive-aggressive approach that is creating a toxic environment.
While the interior department has yet to make any grievous errors, the disconnect between Rainbeau and the other women is widening.Rainbeau’s attempts to mask her insecurity will continue to push the other women away, eliminating any chance of building the friendship she desperately craves.
Rainbeau is a talented stew, but I suspect her inability to voice her true feelings will lead to the breakdown ofBelow Deck’sinterior team sooner than later.
