its just boring and drags out the show, We can see for ourselves the performance and make our own mind up.

Their scoring is pointless a la last week Andy was 3rd but dumped out the show.

Yes. It's a competition. They are the judges. You always have the option to fast forward them if you don't like it.

I think this is the best Ice Panel yet.

Not as boring as simply watching people who can't skate would be.

Cosya - not to seem rude but you don't seem to understand much. It's like asking whether we need a panel on any reality TV contest, it's crucial to the format. The same goes for your comment regarding Maria, pro skaters come back and dance after being voted out, they have the free time and the production company has paid them a fee.

The judges score is combined with the public vote so yes having an ice panel is a bit essential to that format.

Yes I agree - this is the best Ice Panel. Wasn't sure how I would take to Louis but am loving him.

Of course we need them, as others said this is a competition and as such we need judges!