An emotional outburst led to the end of Johnny’s time on Below Deck. Johnny Arvanitis was upset when he found the woman he liked in his boss’s bed. He lashed out and punched a cabinet. His anger shook the crew. Fans are now debating: Did the punishment fit the meltdown?
Supporters describe Johnny as respectful and hardworking. One Reddit user noted, “He fell head over heels… of course he’d want to hit something in the situation!” He punched a cupboard, I mean come on.” Some even claimed Captain Lee wouldn’t have fired him. But many saw it differently, pointing out the danger signs. “Punching walls is the first step before they punch you,” one viewer warned. “That needs to be figured out in therapy before it gets aimed at someone instead of a wall.”
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Reddit was flooded with concern. Viewers felt the issue went far beyond romance. Johnny’s reaction scared others on board, with multiple users calling it “terrifying” and “hostile.” One commenter stated, “He had to be removed to a hotel. That says it all.” Another added, “Bri looked terrified and even Jason looked a bit nervous.”
Others highlighted the professional risks. “You can’t have someone punching stuff in a work environment,” one user wrote bluntly. “That’s a lawsuit waiting to happen.” Another pointed out that insurance and liability policies likely left the captain with no choice: “If Johnny loses his cool again and hurts someone, Jason would’ve been screwed.”
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Some defended Johnny, claiming the situation was deeper than just a love triangle. According to one theory, the incident wasn’t just about the girl—it was about betrayal. “Johnny was trying to be the person to rise above everything else,” one fan explained. “He was just yelled at by Harry, dismissed by Tzarina, and then saw the ultimate betrayal.”
Redditors pointed out that Wihan—the crew member involved—played a significant role in escalating the situation. “He was needling Johnny. He asked him to stop talking several times and Wihan wouldn’t stop. That’s when Johnny lost it,” one wrote. Still, critics argued nothing justified that level of reaction. “No one should normalize someone reacting violently to emotional stress. Especially in close quarters,” another responded.
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