My second posting, day after the March 30th, 2021 viewing on ABC..
I was not aware last night at the time of my posting that this show is basically a leftover format from Australia, then Grt. Britain to the USA.. It's been a dud throughout, and its creators have not - apparently - made any efforts at improvement in scripted challenges.
Why did ABC pick it up? ... The judges and stars on this show should be ashamed of themselves.
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ORIG. POSTING, WED. March 30, 2021:
3stars..
I love Rebel Wilson; I'm a big fan. Same re: Lisa VDP. I respect and enjoyed the other judges (all of whom I was not previously aware of). The guest groomers are all sweethearts. I also enjoyed the first half of the show, but not the second half. The animals looked atrocious. All the dyes, distortions , etc., which (for me) did no service to each animal, and in fact disrespected them and their inherently individual natures. I was disappointed in the choice of exercise the contestants were challenged with. Come up with something more humane to the nature of each breed or please go home.