In a recent announcement that sent ripples through the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) community, Marc Robert “Caedrel” Lamont, the former professional League of Legends player turned renowned shoutcaster, has decided to step away from the casting desk. The 27-year-old is now shifting his focus towards nurturing his full-time streaming career, a move that marks a significant transition in his esports journey.

Caedrel Shares His Struggles Balancing Between Casting and Streaming 

Over the past three years, Caedrel had become an invaluable addition to the LEC broadcast team. His charismatic on-screen presence, characterized by witty comments and insightful analysis honed during his tenure as a jungler in the league, injected a refreshing energy into the league's casting and post-game segments.

However, the decision to retire from casting was not made lightly. Caedrel took to social media to candidly share his reasons for this abrupt yet necessary shift. He revealed that the relentless juggling act between his dual roles as a caster and a streamer had begun to exact a toll on his well-being, leaving him stressed and exhausted.

Caedrel explained that he has grappled with the challenge of balancing the roles of being a caster and a streamer for an extended period. This delicate equilibrium has taken a toll on his performance in both realms and had adverse effects on his personal life. He acknowledged that he had let this juggling act persist for far too long, making it an unsustainable endeavor.

While fans may mourn the absence of Caedrel from the core LEC broadcast team, there's a silver lining. The versatile personality has reassured his supporters that he won't be vanishing from the LEC entirely. He intends to make guest appearances on the broadcast, ensuring that his unique insights and charisma continue to grace the league's productions.

Nonetheless, his primary focus moving forward will be streaming. Caedrel is poised to embark on this new chapter with co-streaming duties for the upcoming 2023 World Championship in South Korea, promising viewers an up-close and personal look at the premier event.

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Caedrel's decision to pivot towards streaming isn't without merit. Since retiring from professional play, he has amassed a dedicated following as a League of Legends streamer. His streams, which have included co-streaming of games from various leagues including LEC, LCK, and LCS, earned him recognition from Riot Games, who selected him as one of the two English-speaking streams of the EMEA tournament.