This might be my observation, but I've noticed that the morale of the judges seems lower than ever this year, wonder if you guys and girls think that way too? They just seem like there's an atmosphere amongst the big boss and the judges behind the scenes and there never has been in the past. It might be how I perceive it though.

I think for at least some of them, their motivation to be there is entirely decided by the big fat pay cheque they get. If they have low morale they should quit the show. I don't see any real difference from how they were last year.

I do think their pushed into a corner and bullied a bit by the ppl in charge. To me the PTB come across as bossy and manipulative of what they want to happen.

ROTFL

If they have been reading your posts OP I should imagine they may be somewhat demoralised.

I hear the judges are keen followers of Tall's Stories. After they have finished CBeebies and Tellytubbies, this is the first place they come.