TheManWithNoName
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I watched Rod Jinks first session at Chalmers as I had never heard of them but had watched Rod before and always felt he was underused at Gems.
There always seemed to be a reluctance to use the male presenters more on the main Gems TV channel for some strange reason. I wasn't overly keen on Rod to be honest - he always came across like he was 'winging it' through things rather than coming across as knowledgeable. He was 'OK' - but just that. As you say though, he was far better than the shrieking bunch currently on Gems TV.
It always baffled me why Drew and Nick weren't used more though. Nick is incredibly professional, is always enthusiastic, and is very knowledgeable. I like his calm manner of presenting too. The same applies to Drew really - he was knowledgeable, professional, calm with a likeable personality and witty sense of humour. They always seemed to be put onto the smaller channels though such as 'The Lounge'.
I wondered whether that may have influenced her decision to leave. Or perhaps she could see the way the channel was heading and wanted to leave before it sank?
I suspect that Rod's redundancy played a part in Lynn's decision. Being close to Steve, I get the impression that they thought they were untouchable - so it probably came as a bit of a shock, and kick in the teeth, when Rod was let go.
I suspect you're right about them seeing where the channel is / was heading too though. It seems like many of the presenters have put a 'plan B' in place - Lynn with her healing nonsense, Hattie training to become a pilates teacher, and Angeline getting into a business venture with Steve. Ruth Linett had already wound down her hours on Gemporia before Lifestyle was closed - she was working for Drew and Lucy Nicholl's events business alongside Gemporia.
I suspect Kati Elliott would move back into make-up if Gemporia was to die, and I suspect Ellis will probably retire or just do some occasional freelance work. Jeff already has another job.