Originally Posted by bloodynora:
“I have always felt the same way about Jason and I thought bringing him back on the panel was the worst idea ever....but in the last few weeks he has not made personal remarks, he has given constructive criticism and is the only one to back up his marking with a reason for what he has scored them. He's actually makes a refreshing change from Ashley's over the top remarks and Karen looking as if she is sucking a lemon. I never ever thought I would defend Jason but he has grown on me and last night he had the grace to give Luke credit for upping his game.”
Actually, Jason gave credit to himself for Luke's game-upping - in the skate-off, he said something like "You finally get what I've been telling you so you did better tonight", or words to that effect.
I only watch DoI on catch-up so I can FF past most of the judges' comments and avoid the adverts, but I do listen to Jason and Robin. As the series has progressed, I find Jason much better this year than in past years. I don't see how Karen and Ashley benefit the show as judges, but hey-ho. I understand they brought Karen on to engineer clashes with Jason, but that doesn't interest me.