I cannot understand how zoe cannot speak to the guests without looking at her cards even to the point where she cannot remember basic things they gave done. She seems more natural reading the autocue though

Could be a nervous tic

I like Zoe well enough, but like Claudia before her, I think she has been on ITT long enough now and it's time for a change.

I suppose it's a bit of a risk to try and memorise all the facts, such as what dance they did, what score they got and a couple of judge's quotes, what their best score was, what dance they have next, for all the people.

Probably best to have key facts jotted down so she is sure of getting them absolutely 100% right when she needs them.

If it ain't broke ......

Change for change sake is rarely a good reason for change.

I like Zoe on ITT and having someone who was actually in the show and got to the final is good as the contestants know she understands what they're going through. I love her interaction with Ian on Wednesdays too.
So no, I don't want a new host thanks.

I find the whole show too manic. Not really enough time to do anything properly. That's why it always looks a mess.

I think once the number of celebs diminishes it calms down a bit. At the beginning they are trying to fit so many things and people into a short space of time.

I like Zoe, much prefer her to Claudia.

I've always like Zoe but I recently have felt that her enthusiasm is forced. I don't think she's that great at the interviews but good enough for light hearted fluff.

She is brilliant on ITT!

The cards are there because she has to keep to certain points to keep the show moving along. They only get about 27 minutes on air.

I agree, I have always liked Zoe, and loved it when she was in Strictly.

She's good, but the only things I don't like about her are;
1) The seal clapping,
2) The often unfunny quip followed by a sharp intake of breath, and
3) Her lecherous comments to men.

Karen Hardy, Ian Waite, Camila Dallarop all use que cards.

It's preparation.

Live show ( ex Tuesday), 30 minutes or 60 on Friday, many guests, coming and going. It's hard to do.

Agree with you there....

Why is looking at the cards a problem? It doesn't matter, does it?? I enjoy Zoe's presenting style.

I think she has a lovely way with both the PROs & Clebes and there u is a lot of information to remember so rather than make mistakes its good to have crib notes

I've only bothered watching a handful of ITT's this year, it needs a refresh...

1) Zoe is too manic and doesn't always seem to pay attention to what people are saying to her, she's busy getting ready for the next question.

2) Everything is always chirpy cheerful, wonderful, amazing when sometimes it just isn't.

3) Time wasting playing to the crew and their seal like cheering and clapping.

4) intro music for Karen Hardy and Ian Waite. Why?? In a time pushed show; it's a waste.

5) The 'we noticed this in training clips,' - only occasionally actually amusing

6) Zoe doesn't seem to know how to handle contestants who haven't had the requisite super, fabulous time and why does she seem to need tears from contestants?

And finally - It's a companion to the main show but misses out on big stories eg Will's dropping out, Brenda's sickness and Laura's injury. There was very little on ITT about any of these major events. Surely, ITT is a good opportunity to keep viewers up to date?The producers will know exactly what the situation is and yet we are kept guessing 'til the last possible minute. ITT could break major stories but it doesn't, which seems like a wasted opportunity to me. I know that Tuesday's and Thursday's shows are recorded but there are 3 live shows which could react to events.

Phew, glad that's off my chest!

Edit - thought of another one!

Claudia show negatives: tattle and never really learnt anything about the dances. Len's masterclasses were just an opportunity to giggle like a schoolgirl. There were some terrible fillers (which carried on into the first year of Zoe's show.)
Positives: Claudia was fairly unique and quite self-confident in playing the fool, but in comparison to Zoe had the human touch and could do some revealing interviews. Go over Gavin & Katya It Takes Two for an idea.

Zoe show negatives: as quoted above, it's all done breathlessly and the interviews are done completely on autopilot moving through the cue-cards. They're almost worthless. Wish she would take her time and allow the show to BREATHE naturally and pursue what comes up in interviews instead of moving down the bullet-point list. Perhaps she lacks the depth to even try.
Positives: Zoe's shows actually have more content, even slightly educational. Seems free and shows personality when she is able to indulge herself with tame camp dancer Ian.

I think Zoe is great on ITT and I always enjoy her enthusiasm.

I love Zoe on ITT and would not want a different host. Who would they get anyway? Zoe was in the show so knows what the celebs are going through which Claudia never has only being a presenter and never a contestant, even though I did like Claudia on ITT she did do it for too long.

I agree.

I think the reason for the cue cards is because she's not speaking directly to camera for the sequences where they're looking at the VTs of dancing, and therefore hasn't any access to autocue.

I don't disagree with you, about change for change sake, but I do think with Zoe that she has done the show so long now, that it has become rather stale, and while that might not be entirely broke, it is definitely showing cracks...

Funnily enough whilst watching Zoe interview Laura tonight, I was thinking bet some one at the BBC will want to replace Zoe with Laura

Another high five for Zoe here!