In 2012, De Ruiter returned to the Lakeside having failed to qualify, but having overseen a record eight Dutch players reaching the televised stages. Due to his fluent English, De Ruiter became a translator for one of these players, Christian Kist.
De Ruiter rejoined the Lakeside in 2012 after missing qualification but successfully mentored eight Dutch competitors who reached the televised rounds. His proficiency in English enabled him to serve as an interpreter for one of these players, Christian Kist.