I think it has often been said before on this forum that anybody who sits in front of a TV camera is setting themselves up for comment or review whether good or bad. Most of us do not know these people personally but that does not stop us having an opinion & forums should be a place where opinions can be discussed. I do not like to see scathing personal attacks when there is no justification, but honest critique can & should be taken on board both by the presenter & the company they represent. Going completely off the subjuect for a moment, I am a football fan & remember when Gary Lineker took over from Des Lynam on Match of the Day. He was heavily criticised on every level, mostly for his wooden performance but also for his appearance (his ears!). Maybe all the remarks hurt him, but he took them on board & learned from them. He never changed those ears but he is now well liked & completely respected in his field. Time & time again the same comments come about certain presenters ... dress code to some pople does matter as some people are offended when female presenters show too much cleavage, but this can easily be remedied & in the main I think it has. Shouting, gasping, & generally "over-acting" still goes on unfortunately, and with regard to telling lies, whether this is down to presenters or management, as a customer I find it unethical & completely unacceptable.
