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- ‘Below Deck Med’s Nathan-Joe Feud Took Center Stage, But Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Gen’s Drama (parade.com)
Tensions aboard the yacht on Below Deck Mediterranean continue to simmer-not just on deck between bosun Nathan Gallagher and lead deckhand Joe Bradley, but also below deck, where the interior crew’s drama is capturing viewers’ attention.
Genevieve “Gen” Lillie has been at the center of controversy since joining the crew. From voicing disappointment about not being hired as second stew to her tangled romantic history involving Luke Brumer and Chef Joy Lefaucheur, Gen has provided plenty of material for discussion. However, Monday night’s episode escalated the situation, with fans zeroing in on Gen’s increasingly problematic behavior.
Gen recently revealed she’s struggling with a swollen wrist that makes her work painful. Yet, while confiding in stew Katrina “Kat” Johnston about her injury, Gen simultaneously flirts openly with Kat’s secret boyfriend, deckhand Cooper Dawson.
What began as playful flirtation quickly became uncomfortable, especially when Gen asked Cooper for a hug and continued her advances during dinner, even dubbing him the eyebrow-raising nickname “Massive C*ck Coop.” This left Kat visibly upset and in tears.
Viewers watching the episode’s Reddit discussion were quick to express their disapproval. One called Gen’s behavior “disgusting” and said they felt “embarrassed” for her, while another hoped never to see her on screen again. Some even pointed fingers at Cooper, suggesting his secrecy about his relationship with Kat might be an attempt to keep his options open.
Criticism extended beyond Gen’s actions. Fans noted the immaturity of her conduct and questioned why Kat seemed to direct her anger at Gen rather than Cooper. Others commended Chief Stew Aesha Scott’s earlier judgment, agreeing that while Gen may have looked good on paper, Aesha was right to withhold greater authority from her.
Adding another layer to the unfolding drama, Gen’s lingering feelings for Luke continue to complicate matters. Though Luke has left the yacht, he maintains contact with Joy, sending her surprise flowers that visibly hurt Gen.
Frustrated, she told the cameras, “F-k this charter season. I want to go home.”
Fans are already bracing for the fallout, with some labeling upcoming moments-like Gen reportedly washing Joy’s clothes with dirty rags-as “way beyond disrespectful.”
This brewing interior crew drama promises to keep viewers hooked as the season progresses. Below Deck Mediterranean airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo.