What exactly don't you like about the format?

I hate to sound like an idiot, but I honestly don't remember at the moment. I just remember it bugging me. If it still bugs me after watching the new episodes I'm sure that will refresh my mind of the reasons and I can come back to give them. :blush:

Ok, once again I come to back to look like an idiot... I just watched all four of this week's episodes and the format didn't bug me at all this year. Nothing seems to have changed really, but for some reason i was fine with it this year, even though i wans't last year. Changing taste perhaps?

I think what I didn't like previously was the host. I get the idea, he's meant to be like a spelling bee guy or something, but he just seemed uninteresting to me previously. He seems more laid back and quirky-fun this year though. Perhaps it was the way he read off rap song lyrics that amused me.

Hmm, the host (same guy) cracked me up last year. He's got some seriously dry wit.

For those curious about him he is a morning news anchor in New York City and you'll occasionally see him playing that role in movies.

He also hosted a game show a few years ago called Studio 7 that I liked but didn't last long.