Get the impression the current format is trying to appeal to many people.
Bit of a twist here, some pysch on the couch there, bit of glam there.
Now I quite like that !
And think it's doing ok (enjoyed the show tonight !).
But maybe (like noms !) problem is, it's sending out mixed messages.
Like tonight we see Cristian unanimously selected as "the one to go" on BOTS.
Even though he pretty much made tonights HL show.
Or there's healthy intellectual panel debate and free opinion on BOTS. (yes there is !)
Mixed in with an audience screaming to get a HM out.
Don't mind some twists as they sometimes provide good fun and entertainment.
But sometimes the twists go too far too.
Some say showmances are killing the show.
Yet the HL focus on them !
As a result HM are more interested in hooking up for airtime to protect themselves.
Then suprise suprise, back to the problem why the show isn't "entertaining" enough.
In all these things there's enough room to attract people from all different walks.
Or alternatively, put them all off !
Even those who enjoy showmances must sometimes get sick of the fumbling under the covers.
While I'm definitely interested in HMs, I've no desire to watch 3 hours live feed with cagy HM giving nothing away just so they can win.
But equally, I've little desire to watch a poorly edited HL show either.
So maybe the potential IS there and it's all about execution rather than any format.
It's frustrating cos it's so close to being a great show. (well it still is in many ways)