Linda Cox

Have always loved this show but.......most recent shows not so much. Was willing to give Noel and Sandy a chance along with Prue because change always requires adjustments. Find Noel and Sandy irritating and in many cases disruptive when the contestants are competing. If I were competing I would be hard pressed not to if not smack them one but even suppressing that reaction think bakers need to just plain tell them to BUZZ OFF. Heavy handed humor and in some case inserting into the judging itself. Have to say not a Prue fan. Constantly buying into Paul's negativity and heavy handed criticisms. One of the factors in this shows success was variety and different levels of baking expertise and background. Was always something to learn from everyone. Diversity of the bakers and the genuine camaraderie made the show. Seems to be devolving into the kind of cutthroat and artifice of the American shows. Seeing more and more bakes being hampered by artificial time lines and a "gotcha" vibe.