[lily.]

...that any new HMs have been able to watch the show up til the point they enter?

Wouldn't it be better if any "stand-ins" were kept in the dark from the shows start up til they have to go in. Much the same way the original HMs are for the 2 weeks before launch?

Any newcomers at this point have already formed opinions on existing HMs based on show coverage and general public opinion.

I don't like new HMs going in midway at all, but if someone needs replaced, then I think it could be done better.

Opinions..?