The Gadget Show rebooted for 2012

Jeff23 February 2012

What about the rest of the crew?

Alex23 February 2012

Pollyanna is a poor presenter and it's a shame she is back for the new series. There is no mention of Suzi above... what's the deal? and Otis?

James23 February 2012

What about the rest of them? And what about gadget show live - will everyone be there for that?

Stephen23 February 2012

Same.. Love jason and polly but what about suzi john and otis oh my fod what anout suzi's legs??????? Please keep them

Keith23 February 2012

yeah what about the rest of the crew????! keep the format the same i say.

Anonymous23 February 2012

Pollyanna is not a poor Presenter, the more of her the better I say.

Gaz23 February 2012

I agree with everyone else, what about suzi, John and otis

Martin23 February 2012

Pollyanna is a sight for sore eyes when she dons her Swimsuit ;)

Chris23 February 2012

Not watching it without suzi or john bently

Anonymous23 February 2012

Sorry guys prefer Suzi to polly, and i agree what about Otis he made me laugh and John

cameron heath23 February 2012

what is wrong wiv you people Pollyanna is the best presenter and if they show her in a bikini then i will be fine

William 23 February 2012

Please don't fix something that wasn't broke, guys. You can't split up the A-Team and expect the viewers to just accept it. The last time changes were made to the series to show it on a different day, it did not work out so well.

Anonymous23 February 2012

Where's the rest of the crew?! Jason is cool and Pollyanna is OK but where's Jon, Suzi and Otis? They really made the show!

Mark23 February 2012

I agree with most of the comments above: WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE CREW!

Dave N23 February 2012

Sorry - no Suzi or Ortis then I won't be watching! It was a winning combination and this just seems to be a diluted, grey import compromise. NO NO NO NO NO! All the team or none at all!!

Justin23 February 2012

Sad to see that Otis and Suzi aren't mentioned on this post about the Gadget Show. Pollyanna is obviously the new geek eye candy that they are running with in the new series of The Gadget Show. Jon was a nice guy but not sure if he was ever going to pull in viewers. By the way have you seen these cool flip flops that have a bottle opener in the bottom http://www.shredhead.com/Shoes-and-Footwear/Sandals-and-Flip-Flops/p43531.aspx. Way cool for the barbie! Just don't step in any poo!

clacker23 February 2012

It ain't the "gadg" without Suzi, Otis & the almighty Bentley!

Bouch23 February 2012

Sounds lame....

Emily23 February 2012

Sadly, when googling it, it looks like they're dropping Suzi, Otis and John for this series. It won't work!

richard grove23 February 2012

It's not worth watching without suzi

benson blackmore23 February 2012

for goodness sake stop playing around with a winning format probably will not watch if line up is changed whoever employs these TV executives that think these ideas up wants shot along with them

alan23 February 2012

RIP GADGET SHOW

Andy Marshall23 February 2012

FAIL!!! Agree with all the above comments. Why oh why do so-called tv execs ALWAYS ruin a winning format. SHAME ON YOU!!

Alan L23 February 2012

NO SUZI AND NO JOHN = NO GADGET SHOW & MASSIVE FAIL BY CHANNEL 5!! Sorry Jason and Polly - I won't be watching without the rest of the guys, especially Suzi since she was there from the beginning.

Paul W.23 February 2012

LOOK at the presenter's list to the right!! No Suzi, no Ortis, and no Jon..... WTF........won't be watching without OUR Suzi!!!!!!!!!!

Ian23 February 2012

What the what?! If it's not broke please don't try to fix it!

chris p23 February 2012

Gadget show will not be gadget show wivout suzi. John, and ofcourse jason.. Wivout em, u migt well cancel the show as no1 will watch it as its them that make the show.. U replace them, and the show will go down the toilet..I promise u that.. So stop messing with the show and keep it how it was , a show that worked. And we all loved. Wiv all of em..

Lee23 February 2012

It a sad time we have lost the best gadget show team. I have finished with channel 5. Lee

Jason W23 February 2012

What a Shame ! was looking forward to a new series (as Gadget geeks on sky 1 is rubbish) but if no Suz, Ortis or Jon as much as i like jason and polly, you have lost another long time viewer !!!!

Kieran23 February 2012

Im sorry guys but the rest of the crew wont be in the next series, its on the side pannel. It shows you a profile about all the presenters but only Jason and pollyanna are on it!! :(

Micheal23 February 2012

It wont be the same. Bring back the full crew. Pollyanna's only there to pull male people to watch it on television. But i cant i am saying this, maybe gadget geeks is the new gadget show.

Adam23 February 2012

I think Micheal means I cant believe i am saying this but maybe gadget geeks is the new gadget show. I'm starting to think the same

sean23 February 2012

Sorry but You have lost me as a viewer, Big gadget show fan, Going to the live show this year but that will be my last interaction with the show. To change a format that has worked so well is just plain ludicrous. For goodness sakes just look at all the comments so far, This has been an informative,fun and entertaining show and some idiot has decided to change it, And to top it all theres no mention of suzie...sacrilege!!

mark23 February 2012

I'm so glad you lot are not gonna watch I might stand as better chance of winning thee comp lol. But seriously, don't spend the money on globe trotting the 2 presenters n crew around the globe on one big joly, spend it on the fantastic 5!

Beth23 February 2012

With no Suzy and no Jon I won't be watching. Pollyanna is there for eye candy and that is all, she doesn't have the warmth of the others. Suzy has been there since the beginning and I don't understand how they can choose Polly over her. And Jon is a legend. What are they thinking? They keep messing with format and making it worse and worse.

anon23 February 2012

suzi just tweeted, suzi otis and jon are no longer filming the show

dave patrick23 February 2012

why fix something that's not broke?!! it worked perfectly well a couple of years ago before Pollanna joined, worked well with her, but won't work, for me at least, without the other the trio of top guys, and the lovely Suzi Perry. Bad, bad decision C5

Phil R23 February 2012

Oh Dear Me. Someone at Ch 5 has been overdoing the smarties and made a silly decision haven't they

Mike23 February 2012

BIG mistake

Rob23 February 2012

Suzi has just tweeted that her, Otis and John have been dumped,

Stevie196523 February 2012

Not sure which C5 numpty made this decision but Gadget Show is already head and shoulders above it's new Sky counterpart! Well done C5 for wrecking a perfectly enjoyable show. Another lost viewer!

ben 23 February 2012

Another viewer who won't be watching. While i like Polly and Jason, I think Ortis and Suzi are great. Can cope without jon, but not the other 2. goodbye!

Alistair23 February 2012

As many have commented above. RIP The Gadget Show. At the beginning of the last series the program was really struggling with items like the Z list celeb running round a house. Will I watch? Probably not as over the past few years the quality of the show was diluted heavily. Polyanna better get some good swimwear sponsors (something she's sure to tweet about) as she'll spend a lot of time prancing around in them whilst Jason acts like a 15 year old. She's one of those presenters that presents anything as long as she gets on the TV and is very transparent. I really hope the other presenters get picked up by another channel to do something similar. Bye bye Gadget Show.

SenileRobot23 February 2012

If this is a response to the new Sky based gadget romp .. then they needn't have bothered as Sky's efforts are a word that rhymes with flit .. think this is a case of a rushed effort, and fixing something that really wasn't broken .. I'll be honest though I thought the new theme music was pretty crappy and annoying too .. whoevers making these decisions should be punched full in the ears. I'll reserve last judgment until I see it but tbh I can't say I like what I'm hearing

Chris23 February 2012

Disaster.

NelsonP23 February 2012

I lost interest when they brought in Polly; never liked her much as a presenter and started watching a lot less. With Suzy gone & the mentioned new format - won't be watching at-all.

Steve23 February 2012

Can't call it "The Gadget Show" without the full crew. Jason & Polly are great, but if there's no Suzi, Ortis & Jon, there's no show..!

colin bartlett23 February 2012

from suzi perry's twitter ....There was a press release today from C5. Myself, Ortis and Jon are no longer filming the gadget show.

dale23 February 2012

Major fail guys, its a shame that the gadget show is the only tech based program me on tv and I'll wager that it wont last in this format.

Pete23 February 2012

Channel 5 shoots! It scores! OWWWWN GOOOOOOOOAL!!! There's a saying that applies here: if it ain't broke, don't fix it! What a terrible move and what a weak sounding show. You must've paid a media research company, but you should get a second opinion. Ah yes, you have. It's us lot telling you what idiots you are for dropping the real talent. You've still got Jason, but his sidekick is little more than eye candy.

Jenll23 February 2012

Thank you Channel 5 - I stopped watching the Gadget Show just after Pollyanna started as she really grated on me and annoyed me by being a truly awful presenter who seems to just rely on looking good in a swim suit rather than having anything useful to contribute, but I was gutted about not watching as I loved the show and the other presenters and had been an avid viewer from the start! Now you have completely removed my guilt about not watching by seemingly giving the boot to the heart of the show (with exception of Jason of course)... I now feel no need to watch at all and will continue to follows my favs on Twitter... RIP Gadget Show... I fear that this is the end...

David smith23 February 2012

Pollyanna makes the show unwatchable with her amateur presenting skills. This new show will be truly awful

Liz king23 February 2012

Big mistake, the show will not work without Suzi, Jon & Otis. Pollyanna not strong enough presenter and female viewers not keen on her. RIP Gadget Show

Clive Parry23 February 2012

What is going on here ??? The show has become so boring with the pointless challenges Best if the program's finished all together You really don't know what to to next

Anonymous23 February 2012

three words c5 No! No! No!!!!

Ray23 February 2012

As much as I love the Gadget Show and Jason's presenting I cannot abide the vacuous Polly. The loss of the excellent Suzi, Jon and Ortis is too much. Channel 5 you are ruining an otherwise excellent show. My family and I will no longer be watching!

taz 23 February 2012

digusted with u guys ! why oh why oh why u guys just can't leave a goodshow as it is if the rating was poor is cos of polly! not cos of suzy ,jon or ortis!

Tutu2323 February 2012

What was wrong with the gadget show for the past 7 years? Why change it if it ain't broke? I can't see this world tour thing taking off. What about all the challenges and world record attempts. VERY BAD IDEA CHANNEL 5 VERY BAD!

Mike23 February 2012

Dear Producers of Gadget Show, This revamped show has been one utter failure before you have even started. Two things should be done to resolve this problem: 1) Bring back Suzi, Jon & Ortis 2) Sack the person who thought it was a good idea in the first place

Tim heddle23 February 2012

Disgusted by this decision!! Suzi is that show!!! Jon's product reviews are very professional and I agree Polly is not a good presenter! Smacks of getting the young one in and the old lot out!! I'm now gutted I bothered buying tickets for GSL !!!

Helly's23 February 2012

Whats happened to Suzi, Pollyanna is so weak and Suzi is amazing, has a real understanding of the issuers not just a bit of eye candy for the boys! Suzi is gorgeous, intelligent and fantastic at the job! I hope she realises just how much she is missed already!!! I can not believe the views are going to miss Suzi and the other great team members, lose Poly and bring back Suzi and the others!!

Gem23 February 2012

Love Jason, can't stand Polly. Won't be the gadget show without Suzi and Ortis. Suzi manages to be an informed female presenter who is genuinely passionate about 'gadg', rather than having to put on a bikini to get viewers interested. Will really miss those guys...and as much as I love Jason, Polly is enough for me to turn off my TV everyday of the week.

Kevcolb23 February 2012

The last seris was the best but now you have lost 1 viewer.

Insaneman23 February 2012

I can't believe what I am reading,like many of you have said why try to fix something that is not broken,also I would like a statment made about the gsl because I have tickets for me and my boy and will be asking for a refund if I can if it's not the whole team

Fido23 February 2012

Are they also rebooting the weekly 300 prizes for a single person thing into one that shares things around a bit ?

Deni23 February 2012

Fail!!!! I love Jason, but Polly is dire - bring back sensual Suzi, the delicious Ortis and the magnificent Jon. The rot started with the crap gadget 'rush', and now they've killed it. RIP Gadget Show

Trevor23 February 2012

Suzi's rapport with Jason makes the Gadget show along with her absolute love for new gadgets and technology. John brings in the serious reviews to keep the program in balance. Dropping Suzi and John is going to be a big mistake. Don't do it C5!

miggybaz23 February 2012

The show went downhill when they introduced the TV wanna be Polly. She'd do anything to be on telly. It's obvious when you watch the show that she knows (or cares) sod all about gadgets. If it really is just Jason and Airhead then they can stick their show where the sun ain't gonna ever shine!!!

Derek Parkinson23 February 2012

Why why why? Have watched this show for years and have loved every minute of it! They all need to be on the show, how can sexy Suzi,Otis and Jon be taken away. Also gadget show live? Who's now gonna be there? So dissappointed Channel 5! :0(

Bob the Cat23 February 2012

Tweet from Suzi saying that she, Ortis and Jon are no longer connected with TGS. Will no longer watch what was a brilliant show.

Holland-n23 February 2012

I can't believe you have changed a perfect programme, this is a rediculas proposal, and I'm afraid will no longer bother tuning in. ok, Polly is nice but she in no Susie, so bye bye, another viewer lost.

John23 February 2012

TGS was the best thing on C5 and the only show I watched on C5. Now its been ruined. C5 has lost a viewer which I'm sure they cannot afford being the UK's smallest TV station.

Bob23 February 2012

Otis, Suzi and Jon have been dropped, Must be scared of Sky 1 Gadgets Geeks show..

Steve23 February 2012

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Steven Thomsen-Jones23 February 2012

Oh dear, what a complete misstep Channel 5! Pretty much the only thing I watch Channel 5 for, and basically it;s flagship show and they've totally broken it. Look I love Jason and Poly, but the show just doesn't work with just two, the whole fun of the show was having a gang of presenters who all brought their own viewpoint. If this comes down to Ch5 wanting to cut costs they just threw the baby out with the bathwater. Fingers crossed all 5 of them can find new jobs, because The Gadget Show has been sent out to die.

Aj hodges23 February 2012

Boooooo: short sighted decision this time. Won't be the same, won't be watching. You had a chance to bury sky's "gadget geeks" which is a poor format and you blew it......shame on you!! Good luck Polly and Jason, you are gonna need it........

Babs 23 February 2012

V. sad that C5 have let the key presenters in a program go, and for many years had a format that worked very well. And who ever at C5 thought that a revamp was needed needs their head examined. Channel 5 doesn't do many of their own shows, but this was one of the decent programs. Even although I'm sure that Pollyanna is a decent person she is not a good presenter (and annoyed me greatly as she doesn't have the passion for technology). The original innovative format of the gadget show showing proper tech that is available for joe blogs and the advances in tech was great. Challenges when they were occasional were great, but not in every single episode and forever showing tech that the majority of people (which in a recession and with million of people unemployed) will never be able to afford is also off putting. I think without Suzi, Jon and Otis, I will be going back to the now more informative technology program ran by the beeb.... So for Suzi, Jon and Otis, you will be missed and I wish you all the very best for the future.

Steve23 February 2012

To advise you am I boycotting the show as loved the prev format and the presenters suzi, Jon and orris and hope other people do the same until you bring them back, shame on you ch5

Stuart Ruskin23 February 2012

I like polly and Jason but I think you have ruined a good thing why change something that has grown in popularity so much in the past two years.

neil smith23 February 2012

sounds to me as if its really going to be RIP Gadget Show!! It wont be the same and obviously they have never heard the saying "If it aint broke dont fix it!".

Neal broadhurst's 23 February 2012

Sizi has tweeted that she,Jon and Ortiz will not be returning :-(

B connor23 February 2012

Jas and Polly are great but big mistake to lose the rest of the team. Was this decided by the same suits who changed the show time to Friday then had to change it back!!

Neil23 February 2012

I'm certainly not against change, but this seems to be a crazy decision. Sure Jon is a bit wooden and Ortis is, well, Ortis, but I don't see why they feel the need to change the show's format AND lose three great presenters. I think we can see why Polly was employed, but surely the tech is more important than the window-dressing. I probably won't boycott the show like some, but if it turns out like I expect, then I will probably not be an avid watcher as I was in the past. I feel that C5's decision might be about to bite them....

Chris23 February 2012

Thats the end of that then! What a shame.

Iain23 February 2012

Ok, so who's bright idea was this? The current format was brilliant and all of the presenters brought their own style to the show. I really think Channel 5 needs a reboot! When so many people are against this, surely you must be thinking you are doing something wrong? You had a winning formula and you thought you would make it better by removing part of the appeal - doh! Channel 5, bad mistake!

Barrie23 February 2012

No more gadget show for me then.all Pollyanna seems to do is scream.

Anonymous23 February 2012

Pretty much sounds like they have followed the same mistake as top gear- They think that travelling around the globe on lavish locations is what people need and want?? Big mistake...... People want to see gadgets they can aspire to not some Florida car boat driven by rednecks.. Suzy Otis and John are the best bit about the gadget show. The sky show is rubbish , and rather than raising the bar Channel 5 have just dropped to this rubbish standard.... I won't be watching now!

Dave Harper23 February 2012

BAD MOVE CH5! Jason, Suzi, Ortis & Jon make this show brilliant to watch. Polly is getting better but is a bit superfluous and too interested in her image. If you're short of money then drop the prize competition but please don't destroy the show by dismantling the team. TGS isn't just about the gadgets, much of what makes it entertaining is down to the fantastic presentation skills and sheer fun brought to the show from the FAB 4.

neil23 February 2012

What ever are you doing bring back suzi !!!!!!

Rach23 February 2012

Don't try to mend something which isn't broken! The gadget show is great as it is. We love the different presenters for their individual personalities. It works because of the great chemistry between all of them-don't spoil it channel 5 please!

James Ollier23 February 2012

This new owner of channel five is making a mistake changing the Show You need people like John with his expertise will be switching off as last series just recordered it and watch in under 20mins skipping the adverts and the quiz comp and boring challanges.

Dale Chadwick23 February 2012

Suzi Perry has announced on her Twitter that her Ortis and Jon have all been dropped from the new series. Poor form, Gadget Show. Hope the new show isn't as bad as it sounds

K23 February 2012

What an absolutely terrible decision. Removing the 3 presenters is going to make this show not worth bothering with. Do you not understand how popular they are with the viewers? What idiot in a suit thought that was a good idea? The only good show channel 5 make and youve just ruined it.

neil23 February 2012

Rip gadget show Sounds like the same idiots who changed the time last year have come up with another daft idea. It's at the top you need change. As for dropping suzi your having a laugh !!!!

Michael23 February 2012

This is an unbelievable decision by ch 5, I'm really disapointed in Jon and Pollyanna for going along with it, I know everyone needs a job but come on. Ch 5 you need to make some apologies and get the team back together quick or your viewing figures will plumet

David ward23 February 2012

Channel 5. EPIC FAIL. Polyanna is a supporting presenter. Not a leading role. Sorry but it's true. Frankly she has brought nothing to the show. Forget the challenges. It's not top gear. Tell us about tech. I don't care about how someone might look in a swimsuit. I'm not a hormonal 15 year old. I have a disposable income to spend on gadgets so should be your target audience. I hope the real crew are whipped up by a new show and tgs disappears. If it emerges that the old crew are also dropped from the live show I'm sure I won't be the only one kicking off. Meddling idiots.

James Ollier23 February 2012

This just plays into Sky's Hands I hope they land Suzi, John and Otis for there show Gadget Geeks

Lavinia Turnbull23 February 2012

Not happy!!!!!! CH5 you have screwed it up

Jon Ford23 February 2012

I'm afraid it's GAME OVER Gadget show. Poor poor decision C5.

Monerville 23 February 2012

This is a poor decision, if the change has been done to cut costs and they wanted a female presenter they should have kept Suzi not Polly. Suzi was a real fan favourite. If Sky have any sense they will higher Suzi, Ortis and Jon for Gadget Geeks which is shocking and could do with the star quality. This is a real shame.

chris23 February 2012

Nice one C5, where in the tv producers big book of how to be a producer does it say 'if it ain't broke don't fix it'?? Is it just under 'ratings mean nothing'? I hope your confident the loyal fans of the show will tune in!!! I won't and looking below it seems I'm not alone!! P.s no offense Jason and Polly, but your a team!! And I wouldn't leave my mates swinging in the wind!!

Steve23 February 2012

Another viewer lost ........

Keith Wood23 February 2012

According to Suzi's Twitter feed Ortis, Jon and herself are no longer filming the gadget show. Such a sad day for television - not sure whether I want to watch it anymore - I always enjoyed the challenges. This could be interesting for The Gadget Show Live!

@londondaz23 February 2012

Bradbury is just irritating, act your age !!!! Pollyanna is a wannabe who has failed on a number of reality shows, but finally gets a gig by wearing a bikini, she must be proud. But channel 5 get rid of Suzi, a proper presenter, And Jon, who is the real deal as a presenter and producer. Knee jerk reaction to Sky 1 gadget show? Big mistake.

chris23 February 2012

Nice one C5, hope your confident the ratings will remain!! I'll not be watching, I'll also encourage anyone I know that use to tune in to turn over. They were a good team and a formula that worked! I never realised there were so many clowns in charge at C5!

mark harris23 February 2012

Sorry guys ,you,ve made a mistake!! you will lose us as family viewers. (sorry Jase & polly) but GSL tickets for sale. lost viewers.com.;-(

Gary23 February 2012

A good lesson on how to shoot yourself in the foot. Jon, Suzi and otis were the best 3. I won't bother watching gadget show without them. I hope it sinks without a trace!!!!!!!!!

Rob23 February 2012

You guys are idiots for axing Suzi, Otis and Jon. It was the ONLY thing worth watching on Channel 5, now your ruining it.

Richard23 February 2012

Looks like things are going to be a lot more lightweight without Suzi & Jon. Bad move.

Andre Cook23 February 2012

If I wanted to watch a travel show I'd put wish you were here on. All I can say is what time is Gadget Geeks on. Big mistake Five

Stu M23 February 2012

Odd decision. The people made the show - funny, friendly, down-to-earth. Now it'll be out-of-reach high end challenges irrelevant to most of the viewers. I wonder who will be at Gadget Show Live..? I'm out.

neil23 February 2012

Just hope sky gadget geeks hire the other presenters & wipe the floor with you. changed the time last year WRONG! changing the format WRONG ! changing the presenters & losing suzi WRONG ! RIP

Andrew23 February 2012

Okay so I think Jason is great but there's no way you can have The Gadget Show without Suzi and the odd cameo from Jon! Fine this idea may work as a spin off or web series but it's just not going to be the gadget show anymore!!!

Ron23 February 2012

Without Suzi, Otis and Jon then it looks like you've lost a longtime viewer (I've been watching from the start). I give the new format one series before its canned. Disgusted!!!!!!! RIP Gadget Show.

Rob in Guernsey23 February 2012

Would have been better to kill it off than drag out another series in a last ditch attempt to save it. It has probably had its time Given the choice of Suzy or Polly we all know who we prefer -1 CH5 another viewer lost

Kath23 February 2012

Heard on twitter that the others have been dropped. HUGE mistake channel 5

Njlancey23 February 2012

As an avid fan of TGS, I'm really disappointed in the removal of Suzie, Jon & Oitis. Don't think I will be watching the new series guys, what a shame.

Middlas23 February 2012

Poor decision C5, was a good show but you can't just drop your presenters, they are what made your program great! You have to live with this so suck it and see..... Hope it don't tastes better than it smells!!!!!!!!

SeveS23 February 2012

Final nail in the coffin - I won't be watching RIP Gadget Show

Stuart Osborne23 February 2012

I wish you te best of luck with your new format. But for me you've killed it, no Suzi, Ortis or Jon; just Jason and Pollyanna. The format sounds pretty rubbish. Perhaps youll revert back to a format that works, just like when you switched to a friday night show and nobody watched. Then all of a sudden the next week you were back to Mondays. Gadget Geeks on Sky, here we come. Any how. If this comment doesn't appear, I've screen grabbed it, ready to spread the word through social media. RIP Gadget Show!

Dan Williams23 February 2012

It's been confirmed that It wasn't Suzi's decision to leave. This smacks of more age discrimination on TV! The original presenters (+ Ortis) were the better. The show will suffer from poor sighted producers Poor move channel 5!!

wendy23 February 2012

gutted on hearing suzy and john and otis leavin it wont be the same im booked for gadget show live to see the team not just polly and jason, if its only the two can u cancel show and refund tickets or send us all a voucher for currys or amazon etc to spend at show as wont be the same if thy arent all there:-( gutted

Stu23 February 2012

No Suzi, no show!! She was there from the start... Very poor decision Channel 5, won't be watching the new series.

thegiant23 February 2012

This is another poor decision by people who don't understand the audience, c5 need to get back out on the street away from safe little hidey holes to see what people want to watch, they don't just want vaccuous fillers but people with knowledge and passion for the job, not scripts and a greed for the paycheque.

Scriv23 February 2012

RIP TGS, it was fun while it lasted. :-( I certainly have no desire to watch what sounds likely to be a 'style over substance' hack job, and as many others have said the chemistry between the presenters in the current format wa what made the show so watchable. Guess we'll just have hope that weak effort on Sky and it improves.Sounds like they might have an opportunity to pick up a decent presenter or two... :-)

Robert23 February 2012

I am in shock! CH5 are mad if they think that the majority of viewers are going to tune in after this. Personally, I'm not going to watch TGS until the 3 presenters are reinstated. Imo, the weakest presenter is Polly and if anyone needed to go it was her. I'm off to request a refund for my GSL ticket. No Suzi, Otis or Jon then its not TGS. Another viewer lost - not looking good for you Channel 5. Read and listen to what your viewers actually want! Idiotic decision.

Chrisd6923 February 2012

C5 in what reality is this a good idea, go back to your roots and bring back the old team of Suzi, Jon & Jason, Ortis is ok, but Polly is no gadget fan, it's just another stepping stone in her "TV Career", just look at some of her stuff on YouTube! Will not be watching the GS anymore, the last series was ok, but not a patch on the earlier ones. Can't see how GSL can happen now either, it wouldn't be right to ask the 3 of them to play happy families when everyone know's how C5 has dumped on them from a great height. To the people who run C5, good luck with the revamped GS, I'm sure it will be a massive flop, good job you have BB to keep your ratings up.

Howard23 February 2012

Bad idea not keeping the 5 of them. It was their differences and the interaction between them that made the show worth watching. Can't see this being an improvement at all and not sure I'll be watching any more. Sounds like I'm not alone.

Trev23 February 2012

Well done to the idiot who made this decision, a gadget show without Suzi, Jon and Ortis isn't worth watching. You've lost our family as viewers, and how do I go about getting a refund for the super theatre as we booked to see the gadget show as it was, with ALL the presenters, not a glorified travel show. Hopefully another channel run by people with brains picks up Suzi, Jon and Ortis for a new gadget based show. Goodbye gadget show, Goodbye Channel 5.

James Lancey23 February 2012

Listen Channel 5 and listen good as I'm sure your reading this. As above you have instantly lost 134 viewers so far, want to lose more? Well just carry on with this ridiculous idea. Polly has no idea surrounding gadgets and I've not been keen on her since day 1, all she is interested in is being on TV. At least all the other member's of the crew were true gadget fans. I have no desire to watch tech from around the globe, I want tech I can get my hands on now. My wife and I have been long watching fans of the Gadget Show and have spent allot of money over the years going to Gadget Show live. Well let me tell you here and now, you can chalk another 2 figures to that number of posts above as we will no longer be watching or going to the live show. Part of me is also disappointed with Jason Bradbury for agreeing to all of this. If I was him I would have said "No Suzie, Jon or Otis, then no Jason" Channel 5 would have only agreed to Jason's request as without him there is No Gadget Show, Want better ratings? get rid of Polly any gadget fans watching is more interested in the gadgets not how good Polly looks in a swim suit. Sorry Channel 5 you just lost the only decent show you had, all because some big wig who obviously has no idea in his job thinks this is a good idea. The Gadget Show rebooted for 2012 - The Gadget Show Blue Screen of Death for 2012.

Sjh920123 February 2012

Basically Jon, & Suzie have been dumped off the show. A travesty of epic proportions, particularly in Jon and Suzie case as they have made the show what it is today. Channel 5 this is a Wrong decision.

mark23 February 2012

Lets face it guys and gals, last series was full of blatant errors. The rechargeable double As and Duracell getting top spot when in the same sentence they were the worst performer, or the phone review near the start of the year with windows phone, blackberry, iPhone 4 and nexus S and despite the nexus S trumping iPhone on speed, features and everything else, the iPhone still got top place. Or the test with jon Bentley and the recording using a cheap microphone but ultra high end b&w speakers to fool Otis and jason over singing live or recorded, when the mic quality was clearly at fault but the brand was being promoted???

Glenn Young23 February 2012

Love Jason and Pollyanna but are you serious? No more Jon "I want to talk to you about..." no more of Ortis's fun and games? And Suzi has always been the star of the show!!! Who on earth decided all that a few weeks before GSL??? Think there will be more changes coming.. The idiots at the top!

TonyCBC23 February 2012

Oh dear C5, a massive mistake. I've had about 10 calls and texts from friends this evening all outraged at the sacking of Otis, Suzie and Jon. Looks like the bright spark who is probably paid a fortune to make these decisions has just cost you probably 80% (if not more) of your viewers. Personally, I'm disappointed that Jason didn't back up Suzi as its clear this wasn't Suzi's choice. Chalk another viewer off the list. RIP TGS

Mike24 February 2012

Hear that noise Channel 5?.......its 99 % of your viewers either turning over or turning off. You've killed the best show on your channel through stupidity. Rebooting?.......its more like kicking the show completely into touch. Obviously you have no idea why we watch the Gadget Show? Minus another viewer.

Les24 February 2012

I can only echo what everyone else is saying; whoever came up with this decision must need their head tested! You've just lost another viewer.

Sarah & John P24 February 2012

Everyone should boycott TGS until it either re-instates Suzi, Jon, Otis or the show gets cancelled. As in the case of the Friday/Monday time slot - we can make a difference by NOT watching TGS's new format.

Martin24 February 2012

As with the rest of this country and business in general I feel Channel 5 has made this totally stupid decision based on money alone. This was the only show on the whole of tv where I never missed an episode, it was up to date and very factual and informative presented by 4 excellent presenters and also Polly who although did a reasonable job never seemed to gel with the others and seemed to be trying to compete with Suzi most of the time, she's obviously in with the executives in one way or another and there actions have spelled the end of this show in my eyes. I cannot understand the change of format to this programme and as said previously you may as well cancel it now and save yourselves some more big fat reddies in your wallets and give us another 5 go compare adverts every hour instead. RIP Gadget show, we loved you and will miss you, good luck to the other presenters, hope you find new jobs soon.

Lewis24 February 2012

Can't believe this! My girlfriend and I are also done with the show now. We should of all known about this before tickets to GSL went on sale. My two tickets will be going on eBay if the venue won't refund me. Bravo Five, bravo!

Richard24 February 2012

Absolutely disgusted!!!!! How is watching Polly & Jason swanning around the globe testing gadgets enjoyable. I watched it for the whole team, the world record attempts and Jon's reviews. Hopefully the new format kills it. Well done C5, you've killed your best programme.

Lewis24 February 2012

Polly just posted that "they'll ALL be at GSL", I suppose that's something. Suzi's obviously not happy though, she's no longer following Jason and Polly on twitter...

Colin24 February 2012

Just weeks before GSL and they drop this bombshell. I take it from Suzi's tweet that the 3 are not involved with TGS anymore (and I don't blame them!) - surely I am due a refund as not interested in going to GSL? Stupid Channel five, just pure plain stupid.

Kris24 February 2012

Agree with everyone else. The whole team made the show. Jason works well with Suzi & Ortis and Polly is there purely on her looks. (sorry but its true). Jon added a nice sensible element. Channel 5, you need to look at the comments on here, Twitter & Facebook. This will be the last series. No amount of Polly's cleavage is going to save it.

R.I.P24 February 2012

Make this 153 now not going to watch it

bigG24 February 2012

Sorry to say that I'll not be wasting my time watching the new show. I don't want to see two presenters jetting off around the world demonstrating cutting edge tech. I want real life tech, tested and available in the UK. I'm a UK consumer after all. Sounds like a jolly for two presenters, and the rest get stiffed. Poor show C5, but I guess the proof of the pudding will be the ratings that the new show achieves.

Gavin24 February 2012

Gutted, what was wrong with the previous format to make such drastic changes. Unbelievable how wrongly Gadget show royalty have been treated.

Nikki 24 February 2012

Agree with all the above. The gadget geeks thing on sky is pants & I was sooooo looking forward to the REAL original & best Gadget Show returning but now, much as I like Jason & polly, I don't think I can watch :o( Suzi is the lynch pin of TGS, Ortis is such a competitive & determined bloke & I love Jon's proper geeky bits, especially the photography stuff, cos I'm a proper geek!!! Don't understand this decision at all? Is this just a one-off series, are they all back in autumn *hint*

Jon24 February 2012

WHAT! You need to sack whovevet came up with such a stoopid idea! Wont be watching!

Gary24 February 2012

Can not get over you have drop suz and jhon they have been on from the very start, and why mess with some thing when been fine for years.

Hifistud24 February 2012

Well, I've never missed an episode of TGS, but very nearly stopped watching whenPollyanna joined - she is, I'm afraid, not up to the task - she doesn't come across as having any gadget knowledge at all. Axing Suzi and Jon is a crime - I could cope without Ortis, but would much prefer him to Polly. Channel 5 has really dropped the ball on this one - and I mean big time. It's not too late, C5 - get it sorted out, sharpish!

Zen24 February 2012

Own goal, Five.

Cockney Charmer24 February 2012

Well...no surpise that the blonde twenty something Polyanna has remained...for looks only as presenting style is less quality then the more credible Suz...shocking news..not impressed..doubt il watch anymore

Andy Liggins24 February 2012

What a stupid decision! We want to see Stuff, not Top Gear-like stunts (I watch Top Gear for that). What are you guys on?

Rebecca Hindle 24 February 2012

NOT HAPPY screw you channel 5 not watching anymore its going to FAIL and without my favourite and most people favourite Suzie and Jon and Otitis its going to suck I agree with every one else The Gadget Show is going to have loads of viewers switch off. In support of Suzie not following Jason and Polly i have defollowed them aswell. Dumb channel 5 dont fix what aint broke.

Psychobabble24 February 2012

So from reading the recent twitter banter the Gadget Show have dropped Suzi, Ortis and Jon B, personally think its a big mistake, Suzi was one of the mainstays of the show as far as im concerned and it wont be the same without her, hope C5 execs have got plans for Suzi in some other shows otherwise it would be a huge waste of a well liked, talented presenter.

Mark24 February 2012

Instead of sending Polly and Jason all over the world bring back Otis John and Suzi. Then take the tech around the schools in the UK. Have an anchor in the studio and send 2 presenters to 2 different locations every week. Teach kids about tech let them touch it etc. Then set up a tech challenge between schools. Even work places where adults could play with the tech. Look how quick Gadget Show Live sells out you have enough demand in the UK. Ch5 you had a winning combination not sure why you'd want to change it!!!!!!!!!!

lee davies24 February 2012

**WTF...... I am deadly serious, I will not watch this show anymore. It was a great team and really enjoyable to watch. I love Jon's reviews, very credible. I want to quote 'bigG' below: "Sorry to say that I'll not be wasting my time watching the new show. I don't want to see two presenters jetting off around the world demonstrating cutting edge tech. I want real life tech, tested and available in the UK. I'm a UK consumer after all. Sounds like a jolly for two presenters, and the rest get stiffed. Poor show C5, but I guess the proof of the pudding will be the ratings that the new show achieves." Lets get some petition up.... I hope this blows up in your face C5.!!

TomBoyNI24 February 2012

Jason is necessary. Suzi is necessary. Jon and Ortis are necessary. Polly is the new eye candy and to be fair hasn't really developed a personality for the show yet. This is a HUGE mistake from C5. J wish the two of them luck and hope Polly develops into a great gadget show presenter. However I fear without the whole team there won't be a gadget show for much longer. Maybe this is how C5 are planning on wrapping it up. Suzi and Jason were the A Team. The chemistry was there and was great to watch. This is poor! SUZI WE LOVE YOU!

D Fletcher24 February 2012

I think I must be in a minority. The Gadget Show 'did' a Top Gear some time ago and totally ceased to be about gadgets and tech in much the same way as TG ceased to review cars. They both are only concerned with phoney battles between the show's presenters and are not helped by some awful scripts. Both shows became platforms for the presenters to launch new empires and franchises from and left consumer affairs behind a long time ago.

Rob Pearce24 February 2012

Dropping Suzi Perry is a big mistake, Wake up Five we want Suzi back!!!

Anonymous24 February 2012

one of the things i loved about this show was Suzi - a female presenter who not only looked good but showed that this CAN be accompanied by intelligence and grit. Suzi has a real interest in gadgets and technology and this came across. Polly is a vacuous airhead who has been chasing fame for years and whose primary response to any piece of technology she's reporting on is 'oooh, it's ama-zing'. The team, before polly, was just about perfect. I really won't be bothered to watch anymore.

Jason N24 February 2012

What a big mistake, you get rid of one of the best presenting teams in the business - that's what made the show as some of the reports were lame at times but presenting was top Now you are left with probably the poorest presenter on the team who is more interested in her own image - bad move I will be joining the swelling ranks of ex viewers I afraid such a massive shame Also isn't technology and it's use more about not having to travel vast distances GS you seemed to have lost the plot here :-( To suzi, Otis and Jon all the best and hope to see you back on the screens in some other format soon

Anonymous24 February 2012

The foreign on-the-road excursions have always.been a fun distraction, but I suspect that doing this 100% of the time will become rather tiring. Show was brilliant as it was, bad move Ch5. This isn't old Top Gear - it didn't need fixing. The keeping of Polly without Suzi is a synical, obvious move too.

JAMES24 February 2012

Just lost another viewer, the format worked really well, John is a hero, what have you done. C5 Boo,

Disgruntled24 February 2012

I love Jason, but Polly isn't for me at all. Changing the format like this has killed it for me and one of the other channels has already started a multi-presenter show which will likely replace it for lots of us. As a show i looked to for mixed and knowledgable reviews i now must rely solely on Jason because I dont believe polly has any knowledge that i dont and doesnt have any life or family experience. Wrong decision C5.

david24 February 2012

who ever is in charge needs sacking,they seem determined to alienate and lose viewers,first they tried moving the show and now this,all that was needed was was for the show to be filmed in HD.i predict this will be the last series as it will be a big failure,i no longer have any reason to watch chanel 5.

Travis24 February 2012

Very clever, Channel 5, take a very good show that wasn't broken and you still try to fix it. No Suzi, no Jon, no Ortis... I hope you realise how many people won't watch because of these changes?

Liam folan24 February 2012

Dear chanel5, In case you hadn't noticed TGS was your best show. Notice I used the word "was", because you have cocked this one right up. Which genius thought this would be a good idea? This is a monumental mistake C5, mark my words.

Dave24 February 2012

EPIC FAIL!!!!! The last time channel 5 changed the format it didn't work and it had to be changed back, why don't the Channel 5 Exec's ask the most important people.....THE VIEWERS!!!!!! Dropping most of the crew is a crazy idea, Jon Suzi and Ortis make the show. I must agree with other comments that Gadget Geeks is not good, I would be surprised if they make another series.

JB24 February 2012

Gadget Show fans hated "minor" changes to broadcast date and competition - I doubt this will go down well either! Roadtrips work well for specials, but the show was great with the format you had as it centred on the tech, not jetting around the world. Sounds like a rip-off of Top Gear to me.

MasterMagpie24 February 2012

What the hell? Get them back! The Gadget Show is the only good show that C5 makes (apart from the competition that takes up so much of the programme... I like to make a cup of tea at this point) and you've gone in there and messed it around. Disappointed. Literally only going to be watching because Jason is great and it's not his fault.

Matt24 February 2012

I like Jason and Polly, but can't see the show working without the rest of the team. The show was fine as it was. I won't be watching the new show.

Lufferov24 February 2012

Terrible decision! Breaking up the core TGS team of Jason, Suzi and Jon is unforgivable. Polly was obviously always going to be Channel 5's replacement for Suzi as executives figured she was starting to get too old for the young demographic. This is also why Jon B has paid the price! Frankly Jon was the only presenter who's opinion I really valued and seemed to actually know what he was talking about. Polly is a complete waste of screen time, other than for the eye-candy she brings nothing to the table. TGS started to lose me when it stopped actually reviewing gadgets and started to do pathetic Top Gear stunts and the terrible challenges. This new change has alienated me even further to the point where the new show won't even be watched by me.

EmmaW24 February 2012

Oh dear, big mistake. As much as I like Jason, I can't see me tuning in any more. The original presenters were the best - Suzi, Jon and Jason. Ortis is warming up and has improved since he started but Pollyanna has made bits of the show almost unwatchable - I fast forward segments she "presents". Also I am not interested in tech abroad - generally some outrageously overpowered snow mobile or amphibious vehicle that I am unlikely to ever own or even want to own. My favourite segments were always the ones about stuff I might actually buy (cameras, kitchen goods, phones, tvs etc) or at least find relevant in some way to my life.

Carl24 February 2012

TV channel's are forever 'refreshing' formats that are fine in the first place. No Suzi, Ortis & Jon then no more gadget show for me. RIP Gadget Show

Ron24 February 2012

Oh what have they done!!!.. We all know that GG on Sky is so dire, so what to Channel5 do lets get rid of 3 of the most popular presenters. What are you thinking, How is this better than having all 5 on the show listen to your viewers. You have messed this up even before its started, I have removed my series link as well.

Nick24 February 2012

C5 you have taken the DNA out of the show

Baz24 February 2012

Polly and Jason are awesome but then so to are Suzi, Ortis and Jon. Not happy at all about this, if it ain't broke then don't break it.

MIke Spotswood24 February 2012

Channel 5 WHAT WERE YOU THINKING jason is great polly is nice to look at but suzi was the looks brain and chemistry with the show otis and jon were equally as good. You've had an EPIC FAIL here and will be losing more and more viewers daily. Firstly i want to know about GADGET SHOW LIVE will the FULL cast be there? if not tickets are being flogged

jason Mullins24 February 2012

Call me boring but I'd much rather watch Jon Bently doing a piece on cameras than seeing the shallow Pollyanna sitting on a beach in a lowcut bikini whilst pretending to review a gadget. How long before we see Polly in a bikini in the new show? - probably the first episode I wager.Absolutely disgusted with the decision by CH5 - won't be tuning in and I hope the show dies a quick and painful death (reading the majority of msg's on here - the show is already dead) TGS relies on its longterm fan base and I think its alienated most of by sacking Suzi, Jon and Otis - what new viewers are you going to pull in with this new format? Not many I should imagine - Ch5 might as well move it back to the Friday evening slot as the show is now pretty much dead along with the Gadget Show Live. I'm definately NOT supporting this new format and unless the 3 are reinstated then I refuse to watch even one episode.

Phil Lines24 February 2012

You have a winning and very entertaining format why are you changing it? It looks like cost cutting to me. How about reducing the silly prize things each week and spend the money on the presenters?

jdv24 February 2012

Without visibility of all the reasons it's difficult to fully understand the reasons why this change has happened. In my view, the Gadget Show was one of the highlights of broadcasting on Channel 5. It was original, excellent and pitched at a level accessible to a wide audience. Although formats change, I think this is particularly radical; changing both the presenters and the format at the same time. In the last series some of the segments were a stretch (particularly some of the vehicular ones by Pollyanna in the US). Although it's interesting to see the cutting edge technology being developed, that's maybe several years from market - it was the product reviews and realisitc inspection of domestically available products that was the backbone of the broadcast. Although the stunts, world records and builds are fun to watch - they were gloss on what was an excellent base of production. I'll be interested to see how the new series pans out, but think it's a real shame to loose the reputation and experience of presenters like Suzi, Jon and Oatis. Five presenters for a show is quite a lot, but I'm not sure they would be the three most would cull. Good luck with the new format, I hope you've not broken one of the best programs on television changing something that worked very well for the viewers.

Plumbie24 February 2012

Goodbye Gadget Show.

Doug24 February 2012

Stupid decision to change. Shows a real lack of regard for GS Fans and disconnect with why the show actually worked ! Not gona watch globe trotting presentations of mega tech nobody can afford or needs. Bye Bye GS.......

Katy24 February 2012

Imo, this is all about selling it to the States and nothing to do with its UK viewers. Global reviews & a pilot for the US market - this is all just about trying to sell this show stateside. Well, its us UK viewers that will make or break TGS and imo, this decision stinks. How does sacking Suzi, Jon and Otis make this show better and I'm not interested in seeing Jason and the talentless Polly globetrotting reviewing things that aren't even available in this country. I'm furious at Channel 5 (and Jason and Polly for that matter) Should have all stuck together - either all 5 stay or none at all. I will NOT be watching any of the new shows and I recommend that all fans of TGS do not watch it either. RIP gadget show

Rob24 February 2012

So who is going to print off all these msg's and tweets and present them to Channel 5 to show what their viewers actually think? Either they read them and do something about it - or they basically don't care. If its cost cutting then do anyway with the trips abroad and prize giveaways but having all 5 (or 4 - happily see the back of the irritating Polly) is crucial to the show. I don't know what new viewers they expect to gain with this new format but it seems to me that they have lost most of their long-time fan base with this decision. Personally, I've been watching from the beginning and haven't missed an episode - sadly, I'm choosing to miss every episode of the new series. Come on Channel 5 - its not too late to do a U-turn - get Otis, Suzi & Jon back in the studio asap.

Chris V24 February 2012

Has anyone a direct e-mail address that I can contact Channel 5/Gadget Show on? Don't think messenging here makes a blind bit of difference. Also a few are planning some sort of protest at GSL - if true, then I'm in.

Jim24 February 2012

This is no longer The Gadget Show! Jason is OK & Pollyanna is good looking but Suzi is by far the best presenter. Suzi, John & Ortis make an excellent, entertaining team and a program that works. The new format just sounds like someone getting trips paid for by C5. Why not rename it The Travel Show?

Matt H24 February 2012

Just got back from holiday to find this has happened. Very stupid decision CH5 - I won't be watching.

Cocknney Charmer24 February 2012

After reading more of the comments here, and the Twitter activity, its very very obvious, more so then the dropping of Suzi but keeping Polly, that the fans reaction to this is totally negative. The minute number of positive comments revolve around Polly getting in a swimsuit...go figure their appreciation of the show So, this "reboot"....its basically sending Jason and "pretty" Polly, on holiday around the world looking at tech we wont have in the UK and nothing we could not research on the internet. No one, is going to want to watch Jason all excited about being in a nother country, or Polly trying to look intelligent on screen whilst the producers just hoping to put her is less and tighter outfits. The old format worked, the challenges were fun, reviews were solid and chemistry between the 5 obvious..no reason why you cant have Suzi, Jon and Otis in the studio doing the usual thing, and having "the golden two" go off to do their reporting.....this reboot is obvious, keep Jason, keep the FHM level eye candy and take out the heart and soul of the show CH5...this move sums up your channel perfectly...made ideas, poor viewing....utter failer...this is a lost viewer, wonder how many with tickets to TGSL will want and demand a refund

Colin L24 February 2012

How are Suzi, Otis and Jon able to go through with doing GSL when they have basically been sacked. I'm sure they will do it through gritted teeth. The fact Suzi has deleted Jason, Polly and TGS from her Twitter account tells you everything you need to know. I watched it for the great reviews, the challenges, the world record attempts - all gone now for the other two to bugger off to places I don't even care about. Stupid, stupid decision by Channel 5. If its not the old Gadget Show then its another viewer gone. Ta, ta gadget show, its been fun.

Trev24 February 2012

As well as leaving your comments here, you can also complain to the press office. If you go to the bottom of this page and click on Press you will find the link to the press release about this change, at the bottom is the email address of the press office. I tried to post the link here but it got rejected as spam.

mat booth24 February 2012

The biggest mistake since the 'peace in our time speech' what a mistake, beggars belief. The core and spine of the program removed in one surgical cut of the knife (or some suites pen). No Suzi, No Otis, No Jon No watch

jasen24 February 2012

The Gadget Show, R.I.P.

Chris V24 February 2012

Personally, I've e-mailed Julie at the Channel 5 Press Office to show my dismay at their decisions. Not sure whether Channel 5 take any notice of this msg board. Never e-mailed a show before but feel so strongly that this is a totally wrong decision. TGS has a loyal and longterm fan base and this decision alienates nearly all of it. No Suzi, Otis or Jon then no watching.

Rubicon7124 February 2012

RUBBISH decision, again TV execs vastly underestimate what the viewers actually want. Suz, just phenomenal presenter, with unbound knowledge in a great many areas. Jon B, great for the older gadget geeks, asked the questions of gadgets that people like me like to know without made to feel old and stupid. Otis, grew and grew into his role and he counterpoised Jase very well, similar Gadg likes, but with his own different opinion. Jase is a Gadg Guru, and the energy he brought was great, but it needs to be bounced off all the other presenters. And finally Polly, I disagree with many of the comments, I found her entertaining and growing into a great presenter (learning from the other guys), yes I can see that Polly can be perceived as "eye candy" for the boys, as she is stunning, no question there, but I thought that the "Famous Five" really clicked and it brought the show to a new level. Now it seems to be about fancy locations over content. VERY POOR DECISION C5, you will regret it, as your viewing figures will die on the back of this, and The Gadget Show will wither to a footnote

kreftovich24 February 2012

Sad news for all TGS fans. We can stop watching the new format but let's not boycot Th Gadget Show Live in April at the NEC. We should go there in force to show our support to John, Suzie and Ortis. We can also do like Adele on Brits and show a finger to Channel 5 suites.

Rebecca Foster24 February 2012

What have you done? GS was three presenters before PollyAnna and Otis so two presenters might work but Jason and Suzi are stronger line up for me. PollyAnna doesn't deserve the abuse she is getting but she does follow the brands a little too much. My big concern is the "presenting around the world". Why? It is a gadget show not a travel show. The worse bits of last series was the overseas travel to see some future tech (not even gadget). Reads like they should be renaming it Tomorrow's World. Looks to be a diasterous move by CH5 execs.

Gary Maybank24 February 2012

Well done Channel 5! You've just destroyed a winning formula. Dropping Suzi, Ortis and Jon is on par with the charge of the light brigade, No offence to Jason and Polly, but I for one will no longer be watching.

Anonymous24 February 2012

noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will they still be on the live tour?

Martin24 February 2012

I've watched the Gadget Show from day one but can honestly say that I believe you've now messed up a tried and working formula. I love Jason as a presenter and remember him from early cable days so I'm pleased he's staying, but why have the other talented presenters been sacrificed for some eye candy? Pollyanna is not in the same league as Suzi, Jon and Ortis, and quite honestly is only there because she shows up in a bikini almost every show and gets the male viewers excited. The show has not been the same since she joined and you should have let her go and kept Suzi and Jon at the very least. Can't help thinking that the show is now more about entertainment than serious technical reviews, just like Gadget Geeks on Sky. Will probably give it a miss from now on.

corin24 February 2012

Rubbish decision ch5 Pollyanna cant present and sorry jason but you jist lost a fan i really loved the show and got really excited when my partner brought tickets for gs live but now not sure i even want to go really sad ch5 have done this

Ash24 February 2012

I think now all this has happened and that channel 5 has fired all the good presenters, i think the new show about gadgets that is on sky 1 will start to be more popular than this gadget show. The gadget show will never be the same again. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Jared24 February 2012

Time for the bbc to bring back tomorrows world with suzi Jon and ortis

Bobbus24 February 2012

Worst decision ever. Ruined my favourite show by getting rid of the amazing Suzi, superb Mr Bentley and enthusiastic Ortis. I'm really suprised that Jason has gone along with this, seems bad form tbh. Anyway, congratulations to Channel 5 for ruining an excellent programme. FOOLS.

chr0m4t1c24 February 2012

No Suzi=no watching. Bye!

Martinh24 February 2012

that's the end of the show for me :(

klh24 February 2012

Terrible decision; replacing Suzi & Jon who actually love & know their gadgets with the terrible Polly (the main reason I've been watching the last series less). No longer following Jason on twitter, and as mentioned above just emailed ch5 regarding this ridiculous reboot - smacks of clueless management decisions.

Mik24 February 2012

No way i will be watching it without Suzi, Jon and Ortis. C5 have managed to ruin the best show on TV. I don't care about the international travel I just want the old programme back.

CPP24 February 2012

Jason is too over the top and the show needs Suzi Perry for class and validity. Polly is a 5th rate presenter, no class at all. Kind to the eye at first but that's all, she then is just annoying! Suzy Perry is a 1st class act and presenter and has charm and presence and gravitas that Polly will never achieve. Channel 5 you have lost the plot and have made a huge costly mistake, sorry that's me and a whole load of others I know that will not be watching any more.

Micky24 February 2012

Getting rid of Suzi, Jon and Ortis is a ridiculous decision and even more so that the talent-hungry Polly has been kept on. Imo, its started to go downhill ever since she started on the show. She brings nothing to the show (apart from prancing around in a bikini). Without the other three then I'm definately turning off. Great idea Channel 5 - kill your best show. Looks like Gadget Geeks hasn't had to do much to win this race. Gadget Show has commited suicide.

D Thompson24 February 2012

Listen to your customers Channel 5!

John Powell24 February 2012

Channel 5 - look at all these messages, e-mails and tweets. Cannot see any that say this is a good idea and takes this programme forward. The only way forward is with the WHOLE team - who's idea was it to present with just Jason and the irritating Polly? Whoever it is should also lose their job over this - obviously you have no idea what your viewers actually want to see. Sad but looks as though TGS as I know it is dead and I'm not watching the new format alternative. Shame as with Jason plus Suzi, Jon and Ortis you really had something.

Steve24 February 2012

I laughed when SKY's Gadget Geeks ripped of the Gadget show's formula. Now it looks like I'll be watching that instead of this new format. Rip out all the good stuff and leave the padding, well done CH5. Still Jason, Polly and the Crew get to go on their jollys more often. Shocking decision all round.

David H24 February 2012

Just had an e-mail from Gadget Show Live saying "want to see your favourite Gadget Show presenter. Join us to see all 5 presenters"......before three of them have to pack their bags and are slung out it should say. Channel 5 couldn't have timed it better. Disgraceful and inept management all round - fire them just before GSL and then ask them to come back and act like happy familes. Not sure I could do that. Channel 5/TGS - words cannot describe how upset, disappointed and angry I am at your management of one of my favourite programmes. I plan NOT to watch another minute of your show and hopefully, other viewers feel exactly the same and ratings hit rock bottom.

Smudge24 February 2012

Hey! at least Jason and Polly get to go on their jolly's before its canned because of poor ratings after this series. CH5, we are the viewers and we make or break your shows - god sake, listen to your viewers before its too late. Channel 5 doesn't have many flagship shows but TGS is one of them - why are you messing it up? There was nothing wrong with it?

Dave24 February 2012

What I want to hear is that Channel 5 apologise. After a meeting, CH5 admit they made a mistake and Suzi, Ortis and Jon are coming back. The stuff Jason and Polly have filmed is to used within the show. Reinstate the studio. Bring back the challenges (uk based), world record attempts and the great reviews that we are all used to. NOT: Jason & Polly hopping around the world to places I don't even care about and reviewing things that are not available here and may never be. Channel 5 sort it out!!!!!!!

Ahmed D24 February 2012

C5...man up....get down on your knees and beg Orits, John and Suzi to come back. Admit you were wrong and apologise.

Lee24 February 2012

Was quite shocked when I read the tweet last night. Can't say I'm surprised at people's reaction to the news. Gadget show for me was always Jason, suzi and Jon. Ortis was the much needed side kick to Jasons antics and made there on screen banter and challenges so enjoyable. As for polly, she is eye candy and that is it. She doesn't really ever sound like she is into gadgets and only appears interested in advertising herself and products she is either given or uses herself. Unlike Suzi who actually does appear to enjoy gadgets and know what she is talking about, the new series has just killed itself before its begun. I Enjoy Jason onscreen as he always makes me laugh and the suzi, Jason flurting on screen has always been a part of the show fun. Polly just looks like she is trying to model, where as suzi was always being. Flirty and always loved her choice of shoes. I will check out the first few episodes, but if it's lost that something special that occurred last time when C5 changed days and the stupid I house prize race, I can't see me watching it anymore.

Steven Hills24 February 2012

I'm pretty sure that if Channel 5 had polled viewers then I'm 100% sure that 'sack Ortis, Suzi and Jon' wouldn't have got any votes. Where is the idiot that made that decision? He has just lost you your viewership and respect. I don't watch much on Channel 5 as it is and after this mess, count me out as a viewer of Channel 5 full stop. Disgusting treatment of Suzi, Jon and Ortis.

Lea Michelle24 February 2012

I watch the Gadget Show and my son watches Milkshake (the only programmes we watch on C5) absolutely disgusted with C5 for their treatment of long-standing presenters. I won't be watching TGS from now on and my son will have to watch Cbeebies instead of Milkshake in the mornings. Cannot bear to watch anything on Channel 5 after this.

Dean 24 February 2012

I have watched this show from series one. As I work nights I always recorded it and watched it the following day. However sine Pollyanna started I have always fast forwarded through her "bits" she really grates on me. The chemistry between Jason and Suzi is the show plus having the critical eye of Jon on the serious reviews was always informative. This was the only show I watched on C5 bye bye Gadget Show. I would like to remember it as it was.

Chris24 February 2012

Astoundingly bad management by all at TGS/Ch5. You certainly know how to wind up your viewers and make them instantly turn off or over. Seems Sky's GG wins hands down without even doing anything. Seems TGS is waving the white flag already. Mad if you think I'll be watching just Jason & Polly globetrotting. RIP gadget show.

Matthew Everard24 February 2012

Whatever executive came up with this format or idea should instantly be sacked ! Bring back the old Gadget Show we know and love. World Tour????.....don't make me laugh.

Stuart L24 February 2012

Errrrrr.....Channel 5. Are you reading all this? Cannot add much to the hundreds of msgs above other than why???

John24 February 2012

So yet more stories about challenges that I really couldn't give a hoot about - fighting robots? And the point of that is what? How about a bit more concentration on gadgets we use now and will be using in the future rather than building a rocket skateboard. If the other presenters have been dropped then so has a clanger, doubt (hoping) that's not the case.

Nathan C24 February 2012

I hope this is another case of the Fri/Mon night slot. The viewers get on their backs and they backtrack. Ortis, Suzi and Jon are all at the GSL so not too late for Ch5 to admit their mistake and re-work the show back to how it was. This new 'World Tour' format sounds awful and I've absolutely no intention of watching it. (especially without the other 3)

Duncan24 February 2012

What the executives fail to realise is the Gadget Show is more than just reviews from far flung places - I don't care if more money has been thrown at the 'World Tour' series, the idea stinks! I'd rather the money be thrown at having ALL 5 presenters there and back to what this show should be about 'reviewing and testing gadgets' whether that be watches, tents, phones etc - I don't give a monkeys about robots in Japan, watches in France or software in the US. I'd rather watch Jon reviewing a video camera in this country and Ortis reviewing tents or bikes - the chemistry between Suzi and Jason - thats what the Gadget Show is about and it seems the exec's have completely missed the point of why this show has a massive loyal fan base and why it manages to sell out the NEC with GSL.

Danny24 February 2012

What are the chances of a Gadget Show Live next year? Probably zero to none by the time it comes around again. As mentioned above, this show has a big loyal fan base and why is that? Because of Suzi, Jason, Ortis and Jon. How can they sack 60% percent of the gang and change the format completely and expect to still receive the same viewers. If anything, they will gain no new viewers and lose nearly all of the old ones that made this show what a success it was. Channel 5 are you listening. Print out every message on here and take a long slow read through every one to find out what your viewers actually want!

Steve24 February 2012

They killed the show for me when they took Polly on. Haven't watched a single show since. This ensures I need ever worry about watching it ever again. It worked perfectly well with the original cast. Top Gear it ain't

Andy24 February 2012

You don't need to travel the globe to test gadgets. I never understood why you had to fly abroad to test cameras. It's got to be about the gadgets not the locations - we watch it for the tech and Suzi's cat suit ;) Polyanna is cute 'n all but the mistress of tech is and always will be Suzi.

Trev24 February 2012

The first stage of channel 5's denial has started, they are now deleting posts they don't agree with, which have no inappropriate content. Well done mods.

Andy24 February 2012

If Channel 5 want to send Jason and Polly off pointless jollies around the world fine, but NOT at the expense of dumping the other presenters. I guess this could just be a plan by the power that be to get rid of the show. They can say "well we tried making changes but nobody watched the show so we will stop making it". I have nothing against either Jason or Polly but am disappointed they accepted the job knowing the other would loose their jobs. I for one will not be watching the new show.

Russ24 February 2012

Don't just post messages here, email the show there is a contact us button to the right, I have emailed asking why they want to change a winning format. The more people that email the more they will realize thy have made a mistake.

Richard Edwards24 February 2012

Only watch it for Suzi, sad day :(

bri24 February 2012

Jason, very irritating & smug, Polly lightweight with no knowledge of gadgets, this will be a borefest jolly for the presenters with nothing for the viewers.

Andy24 February 2012

Just tried to email a complaint about the changes but the email address they have in the contact us is not working and returns the email. I guess they are having so many people complaining they have turned off the email.

Trev24 February 2012

Email your complaints to the press office. Use the Press link at the bottom, click on the press release about new format and at the bottom is a press office email address. Channel 5 think that it will all blow over and we will calm down an just watch it. WRONG.

Tracy24 February 2012

Nooooooo Polyanna is the worse of the presenters. Show will not be same without Suzy and Otis. May have to stop watching. Can't be dealing with the fakeness of Polyanna. Funny how most of the Polyanna fans talk more about how she looks in a bikini, rather than her actually having any talent !! Was nice knowing you gadget show

Paul24 February 2012

Sorry , but not at all happy about you dropping Jon and suzi . Rip Gadget show .

Sharon Bradbury24 February 2012

That Pollanna girl is awful. That is all.

Josh24 February 2012

That is rubbish, the other presenters arnt even on the website. Why have they done this! Everyone should leave comments about how rubbish this is then maybe they will realise that its a crap idea!

Andy24 February 2012

I have just been told that "Gadget testing and presenter challenges will continue to be at the heart of the show" and that "The new format will enable us to travel to places we’ve never been before, and try bigger and better ways of showcasing new technology"

Richard Mills24 February 2012

A truly terrible decision by C5. As much as I like Jason, Pollyanna is no where near as good as Suzi and a lot of the fun was down to the interaction between the presenters. Whoever came up with this idea is a complete pillock. RIP Gadget Show, I think your days are seriously numbered if you go down this path.

Anonymous24 February 2012

An amazing turn of events! How long were the sacked crew told to be quiet about their demise?? What a shabby way to treat true professionals!! It is difficult to comprehend that you would consider ridding the show of its strongest team members and leaving the weakest link, Polly, still standing! One of the main features of the programme was the fun and banter in the studio between the presenters, such a good chemistry between Suzi, Jon, Ortis and Jason - that will all be lost - and for what?? It's obvious that you don't understand why this programme has been so successful over the years and by taking away its major players your ratings are going to suffer! Shame on you Channel 5 for putting a bit of fluff before real talent - consider another household turning its back on the programme ... Shameful!!

Stuart Bramford24 February 2012

Genuinely gutted about this news. Can't believe such radical changes are being made to a winning format. John, Suzi and Jason are the core of the show. Without the 3 of them, and from what is described above, I'm not sure I'll be watching The Gadget Show any longer.

Lisa24 February 2012

Oh my days C5 what are you doing? Suzi, Otis & Jon should defect to Sky 1's GG & show their poor presenting team just how it should be done. Jase we love you but ugh leaving you with Pollyanna mate you have just had your Gadget Show career ended. RIP Gadget Show you will be missed by all of us fans.

Richard24 February 2012

Same as everyone else really, well done C5 for ruining what was a great entertaining show. You might say that it is too early to say that but the chemistry between the presenters with their obvious enjoyment of what they were doing made for a great show. Clearly a result of poor market research or bean counting C5 accountants!

petex24 February 2012

Dear Channel 5, Can you make sure that the first episode of TGS in the new format explains how to remove Channel 5 from our lovely gadgety TVs as nobody wants to watch you any more. Yours Sincerely, Another soon to be ex-viewer

Olly24 February 2012

Such a shame why change one thing that works so well? As a compromise why not have the world tour but keep the studio aspect for the others? It won't be the same without the whole gang?

Will24 February 2012

Gadget show worked the best when all the presenters worked together and made something that we all wanted to watch.I'll miss the old gadget show!👾👾🎧

Ray24 February 2012

Suzi, Otis & Jon have been sacked (confirmed on their Twitter accounts). What stupidity - they sack the three best presenters on TV, & keep the inflatable-doll !!! That's the only good show on Ch5 ruined.

Marc p24 February 2012

Sad day, gadget show used to be cool, then it became more about silly head to head challenges with tech on the side, otis was a great addition, a great laugh and fun to watch, polly was bearable but I felt didn't have the same charisma. At gadget show live she was awful and a lot of pple around me mentioned how plastic she was compared to the others, bad choice I say.

Tim Cutbush24 February 2012

A Big mistake, have C5 lost all sense? Why change a great show that worked, worked very well. How do I get money back for Gadget Show Live in April? I won't be watching the 'new' show.

Ray24 February 2012

For Twitter users... Save 'The-Gadget-Show-3' (Suzi, Ortis & Jon) #boycottthegadgetshow

Hasan Damdelen24 February 2012

This is stupid. The whole John, Otis, and suzie represented a major part of the gadget show and if they have got rid of them try obviously have no idea what this will do to the programmes reputation and ratings. Lastly I am going to be throughly frustrated if they are not going to be at the gadget show live.

taz 24 February 2012

ok guy we had our say now c5 must have piled big bucks for the new world tripgs see picx of mr bradbury enjying his 5 star breakfast,how c5 make a sister show with rest of the gang to reveiw new gadgets in uk + do all crazy stunts and makes.come on guys keep ur veiwers happy!

Anonymous24 February 2012

I have loved every episode of the show and I was really looking forward to the next series but now, they have just spoilt a marvellous show. Bring them back!!!!

sam24 February 2012

what a joke c5, dropping suzie and john, and keeping polly, no offence nice girl but rubbish at presenting and has no passion, i use to be a big fan but not anymore, it use to be good with good gadget tests and reviews,and suzie, jason and john who were all passionate about gadgets, its be losing its way for a while to be fair, but this is one step to far, its gone like top gear, more about glamorous shoots and locations than about gadgets and testing, but at least top gear dont dump what made them good.. the presenters, rip gadget show

Adam Price24 February 2012

Bring back the original format.Suzi,Jason,Jon,Otis and Polly. :(

Anonymous24 February 2012

nobody is going to watch the show without suzie, ortis and jon - so resolve it!

Manxflyer25 February 2012

Suzi is one of the best presenters full stop.Just look at the votes in the T3 awards.What are these producers on? You just lost viewers in our household.One of the dumbest decisions in a long time.It was about the only thing worth watching on Channel 5 with the full team.

Dave25 February 2012

C5 have you taken leave of your senses ! Why , watch the ratings fall . like a brick, and start wiping the egg of your faces

Alan Boddy25 February 2012

This is akin to revamping Top Gear and having it presented by James May and a spectacularly untalented Stig. No Suzi and I'm afraid that's the end of TGS for me. Hope this decision comes back to bite you hard.

Nick smith25 February 2012

What an earth are you doing. This is a huge mistake getting rid of Suzi, Jon and Otis in exchange for presenting from Dubai and silicon valley. Gadget show without Suzi Jon and Otis is like living without air. Presume the sponsors have agreed to the drop in ratings then. I will not be watching for the first time in the history and I have watched from the start! Muppet management

Anf25 February 2012

This is an absolute disgrace. Suzi, Jon and Ortis alongside Jason were the heart & soul of The Gadget Show. Whoever made this decision should be sacked, you've just ruined the only good show on channel 5. As for gadget show live, this will be the last one, as people will not want to go and see another travel show. I for one won't be watching the fake gadget show, and I won't be buying from any of the sponsors either. Bring back Suzi, Jon and Ortis, before it's too late.

Anonymous25 February 2012

I completely am gutted by this decision.the only way to fix things is to protest at GSL. Everybody protest!

ilovesgadgets25 February 2012

I want Suzi to go on the world tour! :(

Snorripig25 February 2012

Huge shame, they all add something to the mix. I hope this isn't a knee jerk reaction to new gadget shows appearing in competition.

Matthew R25 February 2012

Sorry Gadget Show, you have lost a fan. The show only worked with the five of them. I wont watch this new show. I do feel bad for all the nasty comments about Jason and Pollyanna, no need for it!

Robert25 February 2012

Ive been going of the show since its been turning into a copy of top gear to many challenges not enough tech. Its lost its way thats why viewers have left. If they have dropped the other presenters for the weakest two viewing figures will drop.

Chris25 February 2012

R.I.P Gadget show great run. Hint Polly less is more! try keeping your clothes on

Tom25 February 2012

Best wishes Suzi, Jon & ottis You will be missed

sam25 February 2012

The new show might be ok but you cant dump presenters that people have come to like and expect to keep viewers. The show has always done reports from other countrys but this is to far to quickly.

Tanman25 February 2012

Sorry C5, huge own goal on this. No-one in my house will be watching this show from now on, as without Suzi, Ortis and Jon it will not be the same. Polly is easy on the eye, but virtually all women don't like her due to her presenting style. Both my boys are annoyed as they are both big Suzi & Ortis fans. Nothing worth watching on C5 anymore as this was the only program I liked on the channel. Hope whoever made this decision is brought to book quickly.

Rob25 February 2012

I'm fuming. The Gadget Show WAS Suzi, Jon and Ortis so getting rid of them, why should I or many others care about this show anymore? Received a bog standard e-mail reply back bascially saying, that give it a chance and you may like it? - No, I won't as I'm not interested in seeing more of the ever-irritating Polly presenting from some far away sunny beach. That isn't the Gadget Show! Looks like Channel 5 don't really give a monkeys what us real fans think so why should any of us support this show. I don't know who or why these changes were made but imo, they have completely killed this show. Well, done Ch5, another viewer who will not be tuning in. I await the news next year that TGS is folding because of poor figures and don't say we didn't tell you so.

Katie_John25 February 2012

Favourite presenters were Suzi and Ortis so without them we won't be watching. Will the executives at Ch5 take notice, no probably not but viewing figures will show that most of us will not be watching if our fav presenters have been given the sack and the format has completely changed. I urge everyone to switch off, I'd prefer TGS to be gone than have this half hearted attempt at a show - Gadget Geeks it is then.

Anonymous25 February 2012

Can't get over this decision. Who would make such a stupid decision all of a sudden. I urge everyone to call channel five and complain and also protest at GSL as this might be the last one

Jack25 February 2012

Absolutely discraced at the new decision. I liked Jason compared to Pollyanna (the least talented presenter on the team) but I am appauled that he went along with this. I don't blame Suzi for unfollowing him on twitter. Please Channel 5... This was your only good show and most probably your only source of viewers. Suzy, Jon and Ortis will be sadly missed. At least the real fans of the show will have the repeats on Dave. (Even though they are about 5 yars old). RIP GADGET SHOW... Will probably watch five minutes of the new show and decide i've had enough. (Would rather watch endless adverts of the Go compare man to earn CH5 a few more pounds than lose the core of the show) Good Luck and goodbye

Jane P25 February 2012

I have supported the TGS since the beginning and have been to the last GLS also - this year will be my last GLS as only to see Suzi, Ortis and Jon - not interested in supporting it with the 2 traitors imo that are Polly and Jason. This time next year, the Gadget Show will be gone due to poor viewing figures. RIP TGS

Jack25 February 2012

The last series was substandard - esecially the new theme music... This desicion makes me physically sick.

Jack25 February 2012

everyone email the customer care team and complain

John25 February 2012

Need to asking why when Suzi tweeted saying her and the guys weren't filming for the show did Jason say he'd wanted to say something for ages? has there been some under hand dealing going on to oust the others as a certain someone thinks there are the real gadget king?? Just saying

Henry25 February 2012

3 days of negative comments on here and twitter and will Channel 5 change anything? Seriously, I'd rather watch Youtube clips and re-runs of the old series than watch even one minute of the new series especially after knowing that poor Suzi, Ortis and Jon have lost their jobs. I feel physically sick to the stomach that his has happened. Channel 5 short it out as it sounds as though you've lost all your viewing audience.

Janice Mc25 February 2012

Jason and Polly have come out this not looking good at all - Ortis, Suzi and Jon have been sacked. The new format of the series stinks imo and is further away from what the TGS should be than ever before. What a complete mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone is to blame and their head should roll for all this. From a very unhappy and frustrated TGS ex-viewer.

Helen G25 February 2012

I take it that TGS won't be using the title music that Suzi designed and voices on the new series? Hypocritical no? considering they just sacked their best presenter. Suppose I'll never know as I have no intention of watching the new format. Good luck C5 with the new series - its dead in the water in my opinion. RIP gadget show.

Anonymous25 February 2012

hi, i don't want Suzi, john of Otis to leave the show. it won't be the same with out them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron25 February 2012

Hey! Channel 5 - are you reading all these comments? These are the true feelings of Gadget Show fans. Shouldn't you be listening?

Kirsty Alone25 February 2012

Look forward to watching Suzi, Ortis and Jon do a gadget show on Sky.

Mike25 February 2012

I hope someone in channel 5 is reading this thread, this change is a big mistake you are going to lose even more viewers!

Carleton Rutter25 February 2012

Having been a fan of TGS for many years and having attended the last few GS Live events at the NEC including the Super Theatre it was with great sadness that my wife and I heard this news. To be frank the last series was not our favourite, the move in schedule just did not work (Hence moving it back to Monday's mid series) and the content just seemed below par and the whole series seemed flat but also strained as well. When we heard that they were revamping the format we were excited, thinking at least they know it was a poor series so they are addressing the problem. However what has happened? Axing three of the most popular presenters? (No offence to Jason Bradbury – he is one of my favs!) Judging by what I have read it was somewhat of a controversial decision which must have taken place high up either in Channel 5 or North One Television. No studio? No Suzi and Jase “flirting” on screen, or Ortis’s excellent humour and not forgetting the superb Jon Bentley. Instead we will have Jason and Pollyanna globe trekking the world reporting on new gadgets. I thinking this is a step to make the show more consumer lead and cut the challenges out which other than being fun TV did little for the audience. Even if it was Suzi and Jason I would have wondered if it was the right decision. But choosing Pollyanna? Clearly she was bought in to be groomed to take over from Suzi as the “Eye candy” of the show for the male audience. Ok she is a stunningly beautiful lady, (I have seen her in the flesh so to speak at TGS) and any report in a bikini gets my vote from a male perspective, but she always felt like the fifth wheel and she clearly looked like one. Finally, why announce this, this side of GSL 2012? I mean what about the thousands of people (Including myself and my wife) who have paid for an entrance to the Super Theatre only to think that three of the five presenters are now surplus to requirements and have infact at the time the show will take place have left the show? I give this new format one series at the most, after that it will either resort back to how it is now or just be axed. RIP The Gadget Show as we knew it.

Tom Davies25 February 2012

I like the idea of a change. Time to mix it up and keep it fresh.....

Anonymous25 February 2012

This is a BIG mistake. The new formula sounds expensive and because of that far more likely to fail. No doubt they are hoping for increased international sales a la Top Gear... The existing team had a very good balance of humour, tech info and spectacle. Time to switch off..

Anonymous25 February 2012

I have registered purely to voice my disgust at this oh so stupid decision by C5. Suzi, Jon and Ortis are simply indispensable if the show is to thrive, removing them spells the beginning of the end for TGS. I feel Jason (not Polly) has severely let down his (former?) friends and colleagues with agreeing to this - C5 probably offered him and Polly a LOT of money, but you know Jase, had it been me and about 300 odd people on this thread none of us would be able to sleep having made the decision that you made - I hope you have plenty of valium? I know instinctively that you will come to regret this decision in a few years time when you reflect back on it. All the best to Suzi, Jon and Ortis.

Garry25 February 2012

This sounds like a terrible concept!! I watched the show to see what cool stuff was coming out and not for challenges

Darren26 February 2012

What the hell are Channel 5 thinking? terrible decision to axe Suzi, Ortis and Jon and change the format of the show. 'World Tour'? seems like a cost cutting exercise by doing away with the studio and cutting over half the presenters. Pray tell, what does Pollyanna bring in to the show other than taking her clothes off? You should know by now that she is by far the least popular member of the team to help front this re-launch. Awful decision all round. Who the hell is in charge at Channel 5? Suzi is a legend to all TGS viewers - you'll lose over half your viewers on that decision alone.

Andy26 February 2012

Oh dear C5. You've messed this up big time by getting rid of the legends that are Suzi, Jon and Ortis. You've just turned me from a long-time avid watcher to a complete non-watcher in one fell swoop. Congratulations! RIP

a clewlow26 February 2012

Well done C5 you have just killed the Gadget Show............. Clowns

Pete Hymn26 February 2012

4 days and the negative comments are still flooding in. Channel 5 what have you done? Just commited commercial suicide thats what. Heads should roll at Channel 5.

Micky26 February 2012

Personally, never missed an episode of the Gadget Show. Now, cannot bear to watch another episode again after what they have done. Ridiculous management.

John26 February 2012

Hoping that Jon, Ortis and Suzi get offered another gig possibly on another Gadget style programme - I'd watch that. TGS will die a death without our support which I think it has. Boycott TGS.

John Englefield26 February 2012

Suzi, Ortis and Jon deserved a lot better treatment than they got. Disgusting actions by Channel five and surely its the end for TGS.

munkeh26 February 2012

i will watch and see if i dont like it then i wont watch if i do like it then i will watch but i would love to know why they have dropped the other guys

Pete26 February 2012

As I write this message there are 324 previous posts (including my one previous) and I can count on one amputated hand the number of people praising the new format and C5 decision. If you accept that only people who feel strongly about it actually bother to write (and you'd be wrong because I'm not prone to writing in with objections) then there has been a significant miscalculation; on the part of C5 AND Jason &Polly. I suspect there is now bad feeling amongst them and that the old team will not be put back together. I'm glad I didn't buy GSL tickets, though it was going to be the year I finally did. Suzi will go on to other things and I reckon she's already discussing options with her many business friends. I'm sure Jon has plenty of other pies to dip his fingers into. Ortis is a born presenter and will start appearing in shows before the summer. Jason will feel the chill from true Gadget Show fans, cannot carry the show himself and has marked himself with other tv companies - hell be the one seen on the failed format. Polly... well Polly is young & pretty and will get more tv work on that alone - she might even develop an on-screen personality and thrive in a future show. Overall though, a big fail from C5 and one which it seems unwilling to admit to.

Macca 26 February 2012

Channel 5 you have made the ultimate mistake by sacking Jon, Suzi and Ortis. You have under estimated gadget fans. Gadget fans are the most brand loyal people in the world, but if you go against their wishes they will drop you like a lead ballon, and turn against you for ever. The only way to get them back onside is bring back Jon, Suzi & otherwise it's RIP The Gadget Show. Don't bother with the usual " give it a chance, you might like it" it's not about liking it, it's about the way you have treated "The Gadget 3" without even consulting the people who matter, the viewers. I for one will not be watching the new rip off gadget travel show, and I will be steering clear of the sponsors products.

James26 February 2012

Gadget show world tour, would this not have been better as a spin off between seasons of the gadget show? You could have just had more reviews of every day gadgets, and a little less Top Gear type moments.The team was great as it was. I hope Jon, Suzi and Ortis start a new show and take all your viewers with them! Shame on you Channel 5!

Anonymous26 February 2012

I think it is my fourth comment on this page. It just tell you how channel 5 don't care about their viewers. If they did, they would be reading our negative comments and making things right. Shame on you Channel 5!

Steve 26 February 2012

I only watched it to see Suzy so that's it for me wont watch again.

Phil Long26 February 2012

A very poor decision by Ch5. While change is inevitable, change for the sake of it is often unnecessary. As in this case. Sorry, but like most people here, I have little interest in two presenters jetting off to show me gadgets from abroad. I'll give the show a try, just in case I'm wrong about the format change, but I don't think I am - what made the show was the chemistry between ALL the presenters and the mix of available high-street tech (particularly how to get good deals) and the odd bit of "exotica" from abroad. And as gor Gadget Show Live next year... how are just two presenters going to carry off the Super Theatre? Can't be done. But GSL won't be viable by then as The Gadget Show viewing figures will have dropped so far that the TV show won't be on air any more, I suspect.

Anonymous26 February 2012

Come on CH5 bring back suzi, Otis,John !! It won't be the same with out them!!!!! Bring them back please!!!!!!!!!!! Please CH5 Please!!!

Anonymous26 February 2012

BRING BACK SUZI, ORTIS AND JON! IT IS FOR YOU OWN BENIFIT CHANNEL FIVE!!!!! DO THE RIGHT THING

Anonymous26 February 2012

channel 5 should have just let polly and jason go on their stupid world tour and let the rest of the guys do the real show properlly which would make it watchable

Angie Lewis26 February 2012

I'm so glad it's not just me who always thought Pollyanna was the weakest link. No offence is meant to her but I always felt she was there merely to entice more male viewers to watch the show. Having read all of the comments though, it's obvious that the guys who watch are not as shallow as the C5 bigwigs assumed! Suzi, Jason, Jon and Ortis were the perfect team, and if anyone should go it's Pollyanna Icm afraid. Like I said on Twitter on the day I heard the news about all the changes being made to what was previously my favourite programme, me and TGS are done as I won't be watching it anymore :(

Anonymous26 February 2012

Epic fail again. They tried something new with the competition last series and it failed. Pollyana is eye candy for sure but a poor presenter. Without Suzi or Ortis I won't be watching it much. They where a winning combination. If they stick with this format from now on its the end for The Gadget Show which is a shame as it was a really good show.

Charlie26 February 2012

Very disappointing. It was one of channel 5s top rating show. Will no longer be watching with this format :(

Alan Boddy26 February 2012

I'm sure I saw a tweet from Suzi a couple of weeks back. It was a piccy of Suzi filming the upcoming Gadget Show. So what happened? They started filming and then decided, no this is rubbish, lets sack the lot of 'em and send Jason and Polly on a world tour? Very strange.

Rob27 February 2012

All I can say is thank god for Dave, been watching re-runs of the real Gadget Show and not the half-baked attempt called the World Tour. I find it quite galling that they are using Suzi, Ortis and Jon in the advertising posters for GSL but have essentially sacked all three. Reading Suzi's recent tweets, its obvious she is has been hurt by this and thats the reason under no circumstances am I going to watch this new series. Polly/Jason and exec's will have last killed off TGS.

Johnathan27 February 2012

Bad move Channel 5. Pretty sure they think it will all blow over and we'll all go back to watching it again once we've had a moan. Personally, without Suzi, Jon and Ortis it isn't the Gadget Show anymore so feel no loyalty towards the show especially after what they have done. I very much look forward to TGS folding due to poor figures in the very near future and Polly and Jason to also both be out of work (Don't scare the Hare, oh dear Jason, not much a career to fall back on) From a very disgruntled ex-TGS fan.

Mike M27 February 2012

C5, you have blown it big time! Your flagship show is dead in the water without us - the fans and viewers - watching and supporting your show. If this message board is anything to go by, I wouldn't even bother wasting anymore time or money on TGS World Tour and just shut it down now. Without the other 3, it isn't the Gadget Show anymore and for some reason, you fail to get that through your heads. #boycottthegadgetshow

Mike27 February 2012

Is this a joke!!!!! sounds like it's going to be rubbish. Feel bad for suzi, Jon and Ortis.

Gabby27 February 2012

Suzi Perry and Jon Bentley are the Gadget Show! - its like taking out over half the cast of my favourite soap and then placing it in another country - its not the same show and imo, Polly is talentless - in this for herself and if a better offer came along then she'd drop TGS in a heartbeat. Only one queen of Gadgets and thats Suzi, hopefully Sky will snap her up.

Dave27 February 2012

Hopefully someone will snap Suzi Perry up and hoping to see Jon and Ortis presenting something else. Once, TGS WT flops then we'll see Jason on the fantastically bad "Don't scare the Hare" and Polly will find another programme to take her clothes off on.

John Webber27 February 2012

BIG gadget show fan - or should I say was. Did get involved in a couple of public challenges and great to meet the gang. Sadly, I cannot make it to the US, China, Japan or wherever they will be presenting from hence I have zero connection with the new World Tour format. What idiot came up with that idea? Surely, a ploy to sell to foreign especially the US market and damn us UK Gadget fans. I don't agree with what they have done to Otis, Suzi and Jon and also the format of the show and the possible reasons why so I'm tuning out. Shame Ch5 have essentially killed their own show.

Stuart27 February 2012

I'm going to GSL to say a goodbye and thank you to the legends that are Suzi, Ortis and Jon - this will be my last year - I won't be back!

Pete Isleworth27 February 2012

Hypocritical that GSL (on the Channel 5 home page) are using the images of Suzi, Ortis and Jon to sell tickets for their show. I'm honestly surprised that Jason and Polly can spare us the time whilst jetting around the world - I suppose after their nice big pay rises due to both fronting the show that they can do what they like and sod the rest of us UK based fans. Bye TGS.

Mike27 February 2012

So......at gadget show live are they going to have a divider down the middle of the stage to keep the Jason/Polly apart from Suzi/Ortis/Jon? Think I know who will be getting the loudest cheers and who will be getting a slow quiet clap.

Daniel27 February 2012

Basically, this is all about selling the show to the Americans - US pilot anyone? - americans obviously didn't want the other 3 and wanted the glamorous yet cold and talentless Polly and the bubbly Jason. World Tour as it can be sold globally. Really, have sold us UK based fans out for a quick buck and the chance to break into the US. I won't be party to that to supporting a show like that. Hope Jason regrets his decision to sell the others out at a later date - RIP TGS.

Tony Clarke27 February 2012

So cheerio to a good show, well done programme directors you have just ruined a brilliant show Channel 5 must be mad.

Ron27 February 2012

Only one queen of Gadge and that will always be Suzi Perry whether she is on TGS or not - Polly can try all she likes but she'll never be as popular or as loved as Suzi is. Lost another viewer - hopefully Suzi and the others can be offered another type show and TGS can rot for all I care.

Andy27 February 2012

I think they now have a big problem in that it would be very hard to go back to the old format. I am not sure Suzi/Ortis/Jon would want to work with Jason/Polly now, I know if it were me I certainly would not to work with them again after what has happened. C5 have really screwed up this time around with little choice but to carry on and hope or kill it all together, I would say time to kill the show.

Mac27 February 2012

Massive mistake Made by someone at 5. You have just destroyed your flagship show. A Gadget Show without Suzi, Jon and Ortis is not a gadget show. You have 2 options to save this, 1) cancel this gadget world tour farce and revert back to the normal show, bringing back Suzi, Jon and Ortis, or 2) Make the Gadget world tour a spin off, and bring back the Original Gadget show fronted by Jon, Suzi and Ortis. Either way you need to move quick, as another channel will pick up Jon, Suzi and Ortis and you will lose a majority of you viewer's. If Jon, Suzi and Ortis are not brought back I certainly won't be watching the travel show replacement. Hopefully someone at 5 has the backbone to make a stand and reverse this awful decision.

Bryan H20 Films27 February 2012

Appreciate that producers and execs need to ensure that programming reaches the target audiences but C5 need to carefully read these comments and work on the balance of probability that most people who watch the show will not leave a comment here or be bothered to find the C5 website to email those who matter BUT in all probability they will switch the channel over halfway through ep1 dissapointed at the structure and lack of usual team. Someone at C5 needs a wet slap with a big fish! Sorry guys but the plot has been lost!

Blue27 February 2012

A shocking own goal and 350+ seem to agree. In my opinion Suzi and Jon were excellent presenters, with gravitas. In these times of austerity, we don't want to watch presenters go gallivanting around the world looking at products not available in the UK yet or are totally beyond most people's budgets. This was the weakest part of the programme. We want to see the latest gadgets available in the UK user tested and rated for value for money, so even the smallest budget can purchase some of the latest tech.

speg7727 February 2012

C5 you've blown it big style! I've watched from the very beginning, and don't understand why you feel the need to kill off such a great show. I feel sorry for Suzi, John and Ortis. Words can't describe how bad a decision C5 have made here. Just look at all these comments!!!!!!!

Steven Hubbard27 February 2012

I want to know why. A proper explanation is in order I feel. I agree with all of the above. This is a bad decision by channel 5.

Chris G27 February 2012

OMG Channel 5 what are you playing at. Suzie, Jon and Otis are the core of the show along with Jason. You really have put your foot in your mouth with this one. All the long term followers of the show will not be switching on to the new series. The channel controller really needs to take a long look in the mirror. SHAME ON YOU CHANNEL 5 :-(

Barry27 February 2012

Big mistake. Pollyana is pants. She shouldn't have been hired in the first place, totally wooden. I give it one more series before the axe drops.

Mark27 February 2012

I cant wait for Gadget show live. The audience in the super theatre reaction to Polly and Jason. Channel 5 should have announced this before Gadget show Live tickets because the main reason, I go to the event is because of the super theatre and the FIVE presenter. Let down Chanel 5. Its going to be the Jeremy Kyle Show on stage with security guards to stop fighting and hopefully Lie detector tests.

Steve27 February 2012

Completely agree with the comments by Bryan H20 (about 6 posts up) when he says that Channel 5 need to look at its target audience and what their audience is? I'd say its mainly longterm Gadget fans that have grown with this show and The Gadget Show to them means the familiarity of Suzi, Jason, Ortis and Jon (couldn't give a monkeys about Plastic Polly) - I'd say most who have either e-mailed or posted on here are the longtime hardcore fans but quite a few of my friends were not aware of the changes and were shocked and also have no plans to tune into the "World Tour" travel programme. I think the comments on here are from a small minority but once the series starts and most viewers become aware then thats when the figures will really start to drop. I want to know what is available and tested here and now in the UK - not whats going on in Japan or the US - I don't care and imo, they were also the poorest parts of the previous series (hey! so why not make a whole series using that format) Don't think Channel 5 have really thought about this at all before dropping the axe and I cannot see Suzi, Ortis or Jon coming back even if Channel 5 begged them to now bridges have been burnt. Only one way for TGS to go imo and thats down and out.

David O27 February 2012

Agreed Mark. I'm going to GSL but have no intention of cheering, clapping for either Polly or Jason. The other three will get the biggest cheer I'm sure and I wouldn't be surprised if people start chanting Suzi's or Ortis's name. Channel 5, TGS & Jason/Polly should be ashamed of themselves. Enjoy GSL this year guys as it looks like it'll be the last one (and possibly the last series of TGS hopefully)

Robert Jones27 February 2012

Won't bother watching the show anymore. Suzy and John should be part of the team.

Mike27 February 2012

Coming up to 5 days since the reboot was announced and coming up to 400 posts here yet I wonder are C5 really listening to the viewers and what we want? This is massive mistake but are C5 man enough to look at these posts etc and act on them to save this show or as I think they will do - plough on thinking they are right and we are wrong and run TGS into the ground and end of the series. Stupid, stupid fools.

Anonymous27 February 2012

I started watching the gadget show recently (approximately 1 month back) and I absolutely loved it. I have watched all of their challenges and episodesand even for a beginner like me, I realised that the show is successful because of the chemistry between ALL of them. I was so anxious to see their new series, but I won't be tuning in either because of the ridiculous decision made by some fool at channel 5!

James Malony27 February 2012

I see today via Twitter that Suzi has repeated that herself, Jon and Ortis are not involved in the new series - also she stated that it wasn't their decision to leave (ie they've been sacked). Why the hell would Suzi, Jon or Ortis want to do GSL with two presenters who obviously sold them out and a show that has sacked them (unless its either for the fans or they are contracted to do it) - if that was me, I'd bow out sick and leave GSL to try to deal with unhappy punters or refunds. I urge everyone to boycott the new series to show our unhappiness at the situation.

Anonymous27 February 2012

Love suzie ortis and Jon!!!!!! Hate 'THE NEW FORMAT''!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark27 February 2012

I ask myself what tech/gadget show has been as popular and longrunning as the Gadget Show. A show that can sell out the Birmingham NEC this year and over the last 2 years - yet Channel 5 seem intent on ignoring its viewers (surely we are always right no?) and running the risk of losing its following and therefore the programme. Some of the best segments have been things like Jon reviewing budget tv's and Ortis reviewing tents or boots - Channel 5 I don't care what is available or might be available on the other side of the planet?

Te J27 February 2012

Anyone at Ch5 got at least a little bit of spine to actually agree with the fans and try to save our show??????????? I personally won't watch it if Suzi Perry isn't in it. (Pollyanna is painfully bad - looks great but has the personality of a squid)

Amanda27 February 2012

Sorry CH5, you are completely wrong in your decisions regarding the axing of the three and the new format. Seems like its only the fans who care about this show - it takes a bigger man to admit you were wrong. Get Suzi, Jon & Ortis back NOW!!!

Neil27 February 2012

Oh dear. Bye bye Gadget Show.

Gadgetfreak10127 February 2012

Why, why, why would I want to watch the Gadget Show without Jon, Ortis or Suzi? - having Polly front this programme is like a bad dream - she has neither the personality, likeability or talent. Suzi imo, has more personality and sex appeal in one catsuited boot than Polly has in her whole body.

Keith27 February 2012

Rest in peace dear gadget show. I will always have fond memories.

Bryan H20 Films27 February 2012

C5 please listen to those who have a voice! Those who have a PC or MAC visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring-back-OrtisJohn-and-Suzy-to-C5-Gadget-Show/138809506241041?sk=wall and start the campaign to correct this MASSIVE management buffoonery ! Come on C5.....perhaps characters do not see eye to eye but you advertising sponsor must be a little cheesed off.

Zac27 February 2012

Been watching the re-runs on Dave - reminded what a great show and chemistry they all had before this mess. Thanks Channel 5 for killing off one of my favourite programmes. Out of principle, I wouldn't come within a thousand miles of your new programme. Good luck, you're going to need it.

Carleton Rutter27 February 2012

This is my second post. One thing that may not have been touched upon is I bet the NEC are seriously mad with Channel 5. GSL has become one the staple events of NEC's annual event schedule. Now what? I bet it will go ahead next year but without the Super Theatre and some signings from Jason and Polly. Or they may cancel it all together. A real shame.

Rob C27 February 2012

The Gadget show has been on a slow painful demise for some time. I want the show to be about Gadgets, not stupid stunts half way round the world showing mega priced stuff that no normal person has the need for! Always liked Suzy and Jason, Jon and Otis also bring something to the table-however Polly is just employed as a bit of eye candy and nothing more. No passion for gadgets and her presenting is gadge!! RIP Gadget Show

John Macintosh27 February 2012

Personally, I've been to GSL 2010, 2011 & going to 2012 - this year will definately be my last. Not interested if Jon, Ortis and especially the wonderful Suzi aren't going to be there. Hopefully, the sponsors will have something to say about all this. This is a complete mess from start to finish.

Marcus Beany27 February 2012

Slowly read through all the posts over the past 3 days and have to say, I agree with all the points raised in nearly all of the posts so far. A few things keep cropping up: why axe the three? why change a popular format? why doesn't anyone at Ch5 agree with all the viewers and fans? why keep the unpopular Pollyanna? why just before GSL2012? Complete mismanagement on behalf of Ch5 and if anyone in my company didn't listen to the customers (eg, viewers and fans of the show) then they wouldn't be in my employ for long. Come on Channel 5 - viewers and fans views should be not be taken lightly and certainly not palmed off with a bog-standard e-mail reply.

Karen & Sid27 February 2012

Why get rid of Suzi? by far the most popular member of TGS team. Possibly because she is getting in the way of your golden girl Polly? as a roving reporter she does a passable job - fronting the new series, never in a million years and I'm pretty sure it won't be long before she is in her bikini again to literally try to cover her talent shortcomings. TGS deserves to last no longer than this current series.

H.White27 February 2012

Wish I could print off every message on here and hand them around the Gadget Show Live to show exactly what I'd say 99% of Gadget fans think. Its suicide to think that fans will back the show after this - even the e-mail I received back from Channel 5 regarding this was total propaganda and advertising for the new series. No apology or explanation was given on why they felt the need to sack three popular presenters - two who have been here since the start of the show. Channel Five, without Jon, Suzi and Ortis, it isn't the Gadget Show anymore so why think all us fans will support this new programme? You've totally lost my support and I look forward to seeing the show sadly sink without a trace.

Matthew27 February 2012

Gadget Geeks seems much much better then the Gadget show after this announcement. I thought Gadget Geeks copied the Gadget show but they are the new gadget show.

Lawrence27 February 2012

Good points made H.White. I'd watch the Gadget Show all day long if I could, this new format minus over half the presenters isn't the show I know and love. Why should I be bothered to watch anymore, you've angered me enough already. Are you bothering reading all these messages Channel 5?????? if so, think you should be holding a meeting soon to discuss how to dig yourselves out of this hole and rectify your mistakes asap (I'm sure you've got Ortis, Jon & Suzi's numbers)

Dennis27 February 2012

If SKY had any brains then they'd be ringing up Suzi, Ortis and Jon to offer them a job on another show. I'd jump at the chance to see them all again and to hammer the final nail into TGS's coffin.

Richard 27 February 2012

Right now listen c5 you can't have tgs without all 5 presenters it's exactly the same as having top gear with out any one of the presenters it wouldn't work and would be frankly s*it of you don't bring back the 3 presenters then I know for a fact you'd of lost me as a long time viewer and I know for a fact that you'd loose half my mates that watch it at least now listener to the dozen of comments befor this one and have some bloody sence and BEING THEM BACK

Bob27 February 2012

TGS started to go downhill when they introduced Pollyanna and then last season, the Z list celebrity prize dash. Whoever has been in charge over the last 1/2 series needs to be sacked. So their answer was to sack their best presenters - keep Polly who is so unpopular its untrue - and take the show about as far away from the UK and the viewers needs (budget & gadget reviews) as possible. Good going Channel 5 - you really know your audience. Idiots!

Steve27 February 2012

Series link deleted, another great show ruined by half-wit in c5, I'm all for revamping but you have destroyed a great show, but then you won't be held accountable for the loss of viewers will you... typical management

Brian Beacroft27 February 2012

World Tour, I ask you? In these current climates, could presenting from the other side of the world showing us expensive and foreign gadgets be any further from what a normal Gadget Show fan wants to see. Farcical management at best.

Kevin Brown27 February 2012

HINT: have a crisis meeting -- bring all these messages along -- get Ortis, Jon and Suzi back -- dump this world tour idea -- you might win back the viewers and save your jobs at least.

Roger27 February 2012

All these negative vibes are really going to make me go out and buy something from PC World/Currys (the sponsors of TGS) - cannot believe they call this rebooting the series - its literally gone into meltdown. Who is in charge at Channel Five???????? Suzi was the biggest asset the show had and they just sacked her just like that. For that reason alone, the gadget show is living on borrowed time.

Denis27 February 2012

Apparently Jason Bradbury is currrently on a US roadtrip testing phones - helpful considering I live in Clacton. About sums up what the "World Tour" is all about and how relevent is it to me? Channel 5 are you reading this?

Aaron27 February 2012

Life long fan, and we'll no longer I hope it all falls flat on its are, your crazy for doing this.

richard holyoake27 February 2012

I hate the word reeboot why do executives think they must change things THE GADGET SHOW was fine the way it was. channel 5 do the right thing you know what that is!

Martin Kinch27 February 2012

Days after hearing Ch5's planned reboot, I'm still dumbfounded and furious at the management of the gadget show. Quality programming gone completely down the drain. This is nothing but a cheap ploy to sell this show to the US market (eg planned US pilot, World Tour format, glamour girl Polly fronting it) They have literally sold their soul to the devil, been absolutely disloyal to long servents such as Suzi and Jon and sold us UK fans short by destroying the programme to suit US/abroad tastes. I for one, encourage fans NOT to tune in and make sure this World Tour format flops. The only winners will be Channel 5 and not us (and especially poor Ortis, Suzi and Jon)

richard holyoake27 February 2012

yes i agree everybody please do not watch. if suzi, jon and otis go to GSL channel 5 will see what a huge mistake they have made.

graeme27 February 2012

Big mistake. me and my girlfriend won't be watching. well done channel five you've just ruined Tue only good show you make. i hope the suits are that they have slapped thousands. of loyal fans in the face. The gadget show live is gonna have a bitten taste to it. wish i hadn't bought tickets now. what a bombshell

Carôle27 February 2012

Firstly: this MUST be an April Fools joke on us, because the show is back in April. If it isn't for April Fool's then, it's a pretty bad management decision. Secondly: A whole season of Jason & Pollyanna traipsing around the globe trying out gadgets that we may never see on these shores, is poor programme content! Part of the show's charm is that they road test the tech we want to buy in real time - meaning that we can see the devices in action. Maybe the show doesn't need 5 presenters, but to be honest, I think it has got more interesting & fun with this current line up. You can see the chemistry between them. It would be a bad PR move to disband the team. Finally: Gadget Show Live. What happens there then? Nah. It's an April Fool stunt. If not, I daresay their viewing figures will drop!

P Wardley 28 February 2012

It must be down to money. The format WAS great not sure whether it will last with only Jason and Poly. It was the presenters chemistry that made it work for me. Each member of the team appealed to different types of viewers. Maybe concentrate on more gadgets, mobile phones, tablets, Apple tech and when was the last time we saw a PC review, graph cards, solid state hard drives, operating systems, MIDI interfaces etc etc.

P Wardley 28 February 2012

Will all five be at GSL as indicated by the tickets? If not is a refund possible?

SteveMc196928 February 2012

No Suzi, Ortis or Jon. The Gadget Show won't be the same.

Agedtony170128 February 2012

I think Jason and Pollyanna are good presenters, but without suzi, john and otis the show won't work. Channel 5 why have you changed a format that wasn't broken. The new series is in hi def but only two presenters, I'm well gutted and it was the only decent series on channel 5.

Hugh28 February 2012

What are you doing? You changed the date of the show, did it work? NO. Your now changing the format, will it work? NO. I can now see your viewing figures dropping from the very first show. Poor decision from the person who made it, Suzi, Jon and Otis are the show alongside Polly and Jason. It was a winning formation and a great show to watch, I have waited on the new series but I can't get excited after this news. Note to the producers, change it back NOW or else your show and you won't last long after this shocking decision.

roger28 February 2012

Channel 5 is now owned by Richard Desmond. His other TV channels are TelevisionX and Red Hot TV. You can guess where TGS is going... Polly is just the start of the decline, sadly.

Bryan H20 Films28 February 2012

The production company who makes The Gadget Show is North One Television formerly known as Chrysalis TV - that explains quite a bit! A Facebook page has been set up to get Ortis,John and Suzy back !! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring-back-OrtisJohn-and-Suzy-to-C5-Gadget-Show/138809506241041 Let's at least TRY.....

Sue Danim28 February 2012

Letting all three of the best presenters go in one hit - big mistake Cannot watch Gadget Geeks as it just utter rubbish in presentation and content I hope I do not start saying the same now about the Gadget Show Ridiculous decision

Johnny28 February 2012

Well, Richard Desmond or North One Television - whoever is to blame should be well and truly be slated for these stupid decisions. Imo, had a tried and tested winning formula that fans were comfortable with. Obviously, this must have been run past Jason & Polly before they went ahead and sacked the other three so god knows what promises or pay rises they have been offered to stab the other three in the back after all these years.Personally, it was the only programme I watched on Channel 5 so now I watch zero programmes on Channel 5 - I'm hoping the majority of fans feel as disgusted as I am with these stupid decisions and leave the show and the channel in droves. Maybe Channel 5 want shot of the show anyway so you might as well can it now. I'm hoping all true fans kill off TGS this series for its own good just to show these idiots who can make or break careers.

Claire28 February 2012

At this moment, if I had a choice between Gadget Geeks or The Gadget Show - I'd watch NEITHER and thats coming from a gadget freak girl - what a complete mess.

Martin Holmes28 February 2012

Pretty sure Channel five think that we'll have a good moan and then forget all about it and watch the programme. Sorry, I've got more principles than that and never in a million years am I wasting my time watching the 'world tour' Just not interested. No Suzi, Jon or Ortis - oh dear, you have no idea what fans really want.

Tom28 February 2012

Hopefully we'll see Suzi, Ortis and Jon back on the TV soon doing something else. Without the three and the studio format then Channel 5 might as well shut it all down now because I can tell you its lost all its support from fans. RIP TGS

James28 February 2012

I'd rather watch the re-runs of old TGS on Dave than watch the new series. Channel 5 doesn't that tell you something?

Henry R28 February 2012

Jason agreeing to carry on without the other members and agreeing to do 'Don't Scare the Hare' I'm seriously worrying about Jason's sanity as seems to be chucking his career down the toilet. Polly.....well, Polly just cares about Polly and how it will raise her profile rather than caring about gadgets or the show. She'll dump Jason and the show if she gets offered something better. New format of the show stinks and I'm sure fans of the show feel betrayed. I know I do - from a fuming and unhappy ex-tgs viewer.

Jason K28 February 2012

No Suzi, Jon or Ortis..........you are kidding me! I've only just found out and I'm naffed off beyond belief. Count me out!

Dave P28 February 2012

That's one viewer less then.

Niall28 February 2012

Personally I thought it was the format and team chemistry is what carried the show. No Suzi, Ortis or Jon means I won't be watching anymore. Sounds like tinkering for the sake of tinkering. Think I'll give the new show on Sky 1 a go.

Bob28 February 2012

Bad move channel 5 R.I.P The Gadet Show

IAKirk28 February 2012

Gutted that Suzi is no longer involved - dont think I'll bother watching GS anymore. C5 doing a great job killing one of their best programmes - unbelievable... Over and out!

Maureen S28 February 2012

No Suzie, John or Ortis then farewell Gadget Show. I have watched you since day one and have no idea why you are changing such a great programme and team. Is there now an 8 year old in charge. I predict you will end up with egg on your face and poor ratings.

@pgantley28 February 2012

C5, bad move, your gonna lose loads of viewers, maybe it might have been a good idea to get the thoughts of THE VIEWERS. Now I think this genious move will see the end of the TGS. Fat cats are not allways right !!!!

stacy28 February 2012

you've just lost a previously faithful household of viewers....

Chris28 February 2012

The failure to even mention Suzi Jon & Ortis in the announcement is not just a gross discourtesy to them, it is a gross discourtesy to viewers. It seems to me that some television company executives seem to have forgotten where the money really comes from at the end of the day. Treat your audience with contempt at your peril. Sadly, whilst Ch5 may have behaved contemptuously, those who have resorted to criticizing one or other of the presenters who are not leaving are even worse.

ChrisM28 February 2012

BIG MISTAKE. Cant beleive you are creaking up a winning formula. Suzi and Jason have chemestry, the rest of the crew are good, but the on the road thing sounds rubbish. The Gadget Show blows Gadget Geeks out the water, but think you might be making a mistake here.....

Richard G28 February 2012

Jason is a star, Poly is adequate but the other 3 make the show especialy Suzi. Goodbye from another regular veiwer :-(

SH28 February 2012

I would normally give a show a go before deciding not to bother with it, but in this case I just won't be switching on. Suzi, Ortis and John were part of an excellent presenting team and don't deserve to be unceremoniously dropped. The only way I can protest is by not tuning in.

Daz28 February 2012

Real shame you've done this Ch5, you won't be getting 'my vote' - not watching anymore. You ruined a perfectly good programme by introducing Polly in the first instance & have now scored an own-goal. #fail

Mark Weeble Manning28 February 2012

What on earth are you thinking??? Prepare for a MASSIVE drop in viewing figures...

Poolman28 February 2012

I'm guessing the idiot who made this decision is the same one who thought up the 'Daybreak' changes? Oh look what happened there. Incredulous at the timing before GSL. Fortunate that the two who kept there jobs were just jetting out of the country?! How fortuitous...

Claire28 February 2012

My husband and I have been fans of the gadget show for years..we won't be watching anymore. I bet there will be far fewer female viewers now that Suzi will no longer be presenting. She made the show far less of a lad's gadget programme and more relevant to female viewers. Polly is just there as eye candy and does not endear herself to the audience in the way that Suzi did. Jon and Otis will be sorely missed too!

Luke28 February 2012

Epic epic fail channel 5!! Jason and Suzi were the dream team! I feel so so bad for all 3 of them just let go. This will make for 1 series max. Then you're screwed! I agree with someone about that Suzi, Jon and Ortis should get signed up by someone else for their own gadget show! Really surprised that Jason agreed to this.

Memphis28 February 2012

Oh C5, what have you done, Polly is just a pretty (mediocre) presenter with no chemistry with the rest of the fab 5. I will watch one but I fear the worst. You need to read the rest of the comments, they will tell you unanimously that you have made a HUGE mistake RIP The Gadget Show If it ain't broke, don't fix it :(

Richard G28 February 2012

Just seen 3 mildly critical comments about Poly deleted. Makes me wonder how many more comments about her have been taken out. Just take a look at her new website and then at Suzi's and it is obvious who is the wonderful caring person and who worships themselves.

roge28 February 2012

jason and suzi basically are the show I suppose at least it is not just ortis and pollyanna poor decision imho

Dave12328 February 2012

Well done channel 5 on ruining a completely good programme, the only reason I can see why it's been done is cos sky have launched a rival show and you think you need to change yours and you dont. You have got rid of the best presenter in Suzi who people warm to and kept the eye candy and Jason. I won't be watching anymore so that another viewer gone. #fail

Rhythm Pig28 February 2012

Dear production team - I have avidly watched the show over the years, but not any more. This is the only Channel 5 show that has been worth watching. There was genuine fun and chemistry between Jason, Suzi, Ortis, Jon and recently Polly. I fear that you have shot yourselves in both feet big time.

Les28 February 2012

I was part of series 11 of Scrapheap challenge. Because of budget cuts Robert and Lisa were dropped and the format changed. The ratings were so bad they stopped broadcasting it mid was through the series and it's now canceled. I can see the same thing happening here. Suzi was the show.

Basford28 February 2012

Sad news...I can live without Jon as he added nothing in my opinion but as much as I like Jason and Pollyanna it wont be the same without Suzy and Ortis. Bring them back!!!!!

Matt28 February 2012

When I first heard this I assumed it was just a one-off touring series and everyone would be back next time around. Did the producers not learn from messing with the format, trying to move the show to a different day and introducing that ridiculous "prize house" rubbish?! Jason's the heart of the show if we're honest, but Polly, as good a presenter and "aesthtically pleasing"(!) as she is just doesn't exude any PASSION for the gadge like Suzi, Ortis and even Jon do.

Fergus28 February 2012

My god you are so wrong mucling about with TGS. Rememnber what happened to Top Gear when Clarkson was pushed in the 90`s..........yes they had to get him back again because of ratings. The five musketeers had the pace and difference to make the show a cracker. Shame.

Alan Goodman28 February 2012

Big mistake Channel 5! Can't see it being any good without Suzie, Jon and Ortis... I was involved in a pedal car racing feature and they all obviously got along well together and I think that's why the show has worked so well... Sad day...

Harry28 February 2012

Well done producers. Another show ruined. Is definitely not going to be the same, what are you doing. It was a winning formula, that had fun and humour and good chemistry in it from the presenters. Ratings will fall and the show will end. Scared of the competition from sky, who will probably poach the presenters and the viewers. RIP The Gadget Show

Neil Cameron28 February 2012

Why do people try to fix things when they aren't broken? Sorry gadget show you have made an epic mistake here. No Suzi No Gadget show for me. Guess I will have to watch Gadget Geeks on SKY1 :(

lordbigsack28 February 2012

wow, cant believe C5 have ditched suzi, otis and jon for plastic-polly and jason. The relationships were all there and i for one dont believe it will be the same show anymore. Maybe thats what C5 want, but not me! oh well, will have to get my gadget fix elsewhere!

Alex28 February 2012

The main reason i would watch The Gadget Show was for Jon & Suzi I would watch for Jon's amazingly thorough no nonsense reviews and his voice made it pleasant I would watch for Suzis reviews/news/challenges because she is entertaining, genuine and easy to relate to Ortis i find kind of annoying, but i enjoyed watching him at the same time, added alittle spice to the mix... Channel5 nothing could replace The Gadget Show, but you have ruined the show by what you have just done, good luck trying to find viewers, i know what show i'm watching now

Aaron28 February 2012

Sorry guys I won't be joining the new season of the gadget show, not a fan of Polly, I like Jason but the Gadget show will just be wrong with no Suzi, Ortis & Jon. I will be at TGS Live but after that's done & dusted it will no longer be part of my life. A real shame as it truly was the greatest show on 5

DanL28 February 2012

Big mistake from 5 here. Pollyanna is not a good presenter, just a bit of vacuous eye candy. You get the impression she's not even remotely interested in the gadge, only in being on telly. Suzi is the thinking man's Polly and a perfect foil for Jason. Ortis is an excellent presenter too and very funny with it. John provides the knowledge and gravitas. I also think the new format sounds flawed. Personally, I don't really care for the reports from abroad - I much prefer the studio based tests, top 5s etc... Big mistake Channel 5, big mistake...

William28 February 2012

It is the team chemistry that made the Gadget Show work. Tamper at your peril C5.

Brett 28 February 2012

One word.. GUTTED. :-(

sepp pileggi28 February 2012

Big mistake. You guys have no idea why we watch. Flying people round the world is for holiday programmes. Seems you have more money than sense or a producer fancied a few holidays disguised as work. Suzi is the jewel in this show but decided glass will be acceptable.

Paddy28 February 2012

Richard Desmond......why don't you get Polly to present in a bikini and Jason in a thong and move the programme to Television X.

Colin28 February 2012

Shocking, yes Martin23 Pollyanna is a sight for sore eyes when she dons a fit costume but wtf... Shame on you to break up the gang, will be a poorer show for it

andy28 February 2012

Looks like I wont be watching the Gadget Show any more.

Pat28 February 2012

Seen lots of messages concerning Polly - nothing against her personally but it seems her involvement in the show goes hand in hand with a drop in the standard of the show. It seems all along she was possibly being groomed as the main presenter. Honestly, TGS fans are not so swallow and would rather have a good budget review by Jon or Suzi than to see Polly prancing around a beach in a thong pretending to review a gadget. Its no co-incidence that all the deleted messages involve Polly in one way or another I'm pretty sure. Also a co-incidence that both Jason and Polly are out of the country when all this is hitting the net? The sho will succeed or die by its figures which in all honestly is controlled by the viewers and fans (us!) Without Jon, Ortis and Suzi, I'd prefer the show to end asap.

lordbigsack28 February 2012

@Paddy - i think you have just hit the nail on the head. You can almost hear the production meeting 'sex sells' what can we do to sex it up 'stick polly in a swimsuit'

Carpy28 February 2012

This is just so transparent that it hurts. What's the new brief? Forget the gadgets but instead keep the presenter willing to don the smallest bikini and the crazy nerdy one and send them around pointless far flung places on the pretext of testing something you could easily do back at home. You only have to look at the line-up for the first show to see that the tech is an afterthought once you'd worked out what stunts or visits you can pull. This isn't Top Gear - this is about Gadgets! C'mon, 5, the Gadget Show WAS the five presenters and the thing that made it so good was the exact mix of styles and backgrounds they had and the team spirit they'd built up over the years. In effect you've now torn up the exact thing that made it worth watching in the first place.

Chris28 February 2012

Wow, slight over-reaction here folks. Ch5 is a commercial so therefore it needs to make money (hopefully). People are expensive and ad revenue is down. It's really that simple. Of course Suzi is superior to Polly in terms of experience but I'm guessing pollys popularity with the male audience will win through for them. It's also highly likely that she's being paid less too so would be preferable 'on paper' Please be polite though, it's not her fault she's still on the show, nor is it Jason's. They have bills to pay and shouldn't be targeted for working. The new format may or may not work, give it a go and make up your own mind. 5 presenters was too many in today's climate, programme makers often have to make commercial decisions that won't always be popular with audience.

Chris28 February 2012

Polly has lowered the tone of the program, so full of herself and flashing her body. As a family we enjoyed Jason, Suzy, Otis and John but it is turning to smut. Bring back the old format, it was painful watching Polly in short snippets couldn't stand a show with more over. It is a big SWITCH OFF for this family.

gavsta28 February 2012

This sounds like an EPIC fail! without the rest of the crew its an unbalanced show. :( Shown had grown really well with all the new additions and now they are brushed aside! :|

Keith28 February 2012

Sorry Chris - your defense of the show, the decision and Polly is admirable but no way am I 'giving the show a chance' as you say? The Gadget Show decision is very unpopular so I will vote with the only thing I have any control over and that is my viewing decision which is to not watch the programme formly known as TGS. Free feel to watch and support the programme but you are in the minority and I fully expect you to carry on watching until the plug is pulled after this season. Also where is the popularity for Polly that you talk about - have you not read the messages on this forum? She is by far the least popular member of the team.

Dan28 February 2012

Even though I'm GUTTED that John, Ortis and the "First Lady of Gadge" Suzi are leaving, I understand and appreciate many of the comments here. Channel 5 is a commercial business and needs to do whatever it thinks is in it's best interests. Clearly the wrong people are making the choices here, but, we have very little say in that matter. I'm sure that the highly-talented Suzi, Ortis and John will go on to bigger and better things. I wish them all the very best of luck. However, I think it's *appalling* that the press release doesn't even acknowledge that they would not be re-joining, let alone give them some word of thanks or appreciation for making the show so great that it's even LASTED this long. Not even one measly sentence thanking them for their long contributions to the show, and to the team. Disgusting. So here - on behalf of everyone - THANK YOU, Suzi, John and Ortis. You will be sadly missed and you've made a great show. xx

Neil W28 February 2012

This opens it up for another channel to grab an established and well liked team to bring a new show to our screens. Go on BBC or ITV let's get the team back!!

Robert28 February 2012

Basically, whether you agree with their decisions or not - the fans make or break a programme. Yes, they are a business but surely in business, the customer is always right. If the customer doesn't like the product then the customer doesn't buy (company goes out of business) - the fans on the whole hate the decisions made and look like the programme won't be backed so the TGS is living on borrowed time - its only a matter of time before the ratings fall so low that its not viable to run this programme anymore. I welcome that day.

Paul Howes28 February 2012

Why? In my opinion the show needed a slight shake-up; the challenges were sometimes a bit tedious and some reviews a bit watered down I don't think this the right way to go about it. Jason has obvious enthusiasm and knowledge for gadgets but although very nice to look at, I'd say my mom knows more about tech. Frankly I'd watch a programme hosted by Jon alone as he goes into a bit of detail. I also thought Ortis did a good job and was a welcome addition. Suzi always the best! I suppose time will tell but I get the feeling this will be more of a magazine show.

Chris Totten28 February 2012

Terrible decision to waste money on "road trips" - we *dont't care* about locations, show us the gadge!! Not having the full team will kill this show - how dumb can you get, it's the banter, the laughs and the great width and breadth of experience that matters, sure Polly has a nice bod but that will not carry this show. I personally feel let down by this decision and will not be watching the new series until the team is back together again - I know my friends feel the same also, out raged - management should be sacked, idiots.

Keith28 February 2012

Oh dear Channel 5 - you've basically hacked off your viewing audience with terrible decision after terrible decision. Too easy to get the axe out instead of actually working with the current team to make a better show.

aSheepie28 February 2012

Absoultely stupid decision to axe Suzi, Jon and Ortis. Apart from the occassional film this was the only thing I watched on Channel 5. to all those who are also annoyed by this, there are two plus points:- a) for those of us who still have abysmal Channel 5 reception (and I'm in a built up area of south Essex, so it should be good) we no longer have to deal with the truly awful Channel 5 website to watch the show, including sometimes having to wait DAYS before it's made available. b) Suzi has tweeted that she has other projects and so will be returning to our screens soon. Bye bye Channel 5, can't say I'm particularly sad to see the back of you but I am really sad to see the back of The Gadget Show

Nick28 February 2012

Sorry, another lost viewer here. The gadget show was one of my few must watches on tv, but you just broke it.

DS28 February 2012

Oh dear... is it too late to get a refund on my Gadget Show Live tickets? From reading the tweets from the (former & present) presenters it was mentioned that filming in HD would cost a lot, but it was coming in the next series. Obviously the cost was so great they had to sack the lovely Suzi & the entertaining Jon & Otis to pay for it...! I would be far happier to watch in SD with the full line-up!

Ian welchc28 February 2012

RIP The Gadget Show. Will not be watching anymore. Shame as it was the best show on channel 5. You can't ditch 3 presenters and expect us not to notice.

tom28 February 2012

Jason your not as funny as you think you are, Polly put your clothes on! Goodbye gadget show, Hopefuuly BBC1 will offer the three presenters a job and blow C5 away!

andy neil28 February 2012

I have to agree with what seems the majority. CH5 had the perfect formula with the 5 very different presenters giving their own views and almost giving the show a family feeling. Jase and Polly are both good but you need the full crew to keep the magic that was TGS. it's so disappointing to hear about such a drastic change, you're going to loose loyal viewers

Daz28 February 2012

Nice one C5, you've just given one of your flagship shows the death sentence. There was nothing wrong with GTS, and what changes you did try to implement (Friday night slot and the silly race around the house for the gadge competition) failed miserably. You've obviously learned nothing from this and really have done it this time. Numpties! Good luck Jason and Polly, you'll need it.

Brad28 February 2012

Used to love TGS. I was not happy to read that Suzi, Jon & Ortis were gone. Add 'world tour' to the mix and I'm gone too. Sorry TGS but i won't be watching the new series.

Chris P.28 February 2012

Welcome to...Top Gadget! I saw the 'writing on the wall' when The Gadget Show producer's got carried away with the whole 'challenge' concept. They seem to have forgotten that it's called 'The Gadget Show'...& not Top Gear. Judging by most of the above comments, the reaction to this 'reboot' seems to be overwhelmingly negative. Well done for alienating your viewers. Well done for breaking up a successful team of presenters. Well done to whoever made this unnecessary decision.

Speechynikki28 February 2012

I get that costs were a problem but there had to be better options? The prize giveaway could be less cos that must bring in a mint; all 5 presenters could be kept on but they don't do all the programmes so pay them less; if any presenter had to go then *sorry* but polly simply is the weakest in terms of knowledge & presenting skill; don't go round the world; don't film in HD..... I think what's happening here is the decision seems incomprehensible - particularly in terms of Suzi. I agree with the comments expressing anger at the lack of a 'thankyou' for Jon, SUZI & ortis & also TGS Live.... Like that stage show isn't going to be hugely awkward & uncomfortable? I can appreciate that possibly there's reasons that we don't know about - maybe the axed 3 demanded too much - but that's what negotiations are for, no? I think that's it for me with CH5 - nothing else I ever watch!!

Joe Clifford28 February 2012

I would like to send the people that have made this decision a hyperthetival 'get well soon' card. As you can't have been in a correct frame of mind when making this decision. If you can remember back in 2004 when the Gadget Show First Aired, it had two presenters, one of which was Suzi Perry. Then Jon Joined The Team followed later by Otis. These people made 'The Gadget Show' and by removing them from the show, you are removing the heart and sole of the show. You will most certainly loose many viewers,me being one of them and hopefully come to the conclusion that the decision was wrong. I wish Jason and Polly the best of luck and this comment is by no means aimed at you. I also wish Suzi, Jon and Otis the best of luck with their future careers. Regards

Anna28 February 2012

What a stupid thing to do Channel 5! your ratings are going to dive. I loved watching the antics of the whole team and like many others i will not be watching this rubbish sounding replacement.

PinkleHazeUK 28 February 2012

I too agree with all of you! Channel 5 what are you thinking?! I loved Jon and Ortis, Suzi was fab, she was my favourite, loved the way they were all so passionate about what they did, and yes Jason into the mix they made a great team. Loved everything about the show too! But I'm sorry I will not be watching anymore, I can't take to Polly, sure she's lovely but she's not Suzi and I can't see her ever coming close, Jason I like a lot but without the others it's not the same. I would much rather money sent jetting around the world be spent on having the 'Fantastic Four' back testing, reviewing and having fun in the UK! I wish Suzi, Ortis and Jon lots of luck and can't wait to see them on tv very soon. Let's hope the three of them get snapped up by another channel to do their own techy gadget show. It's your loss channel Five and a big one at that, not only har you ruined your show but you have also lost te majority of viewers to maybe gadget geeks. RIP TGS!

Uwatmate28 February 2012

I won't be watching the gadget show anymore What the producers or executives don't realise is it's not just about the gadgets but the interaction of the presenters Ortis & Jason Suzi & Jason Ortis & Suzi and Jon Bentleys old English charm grounding the show. I have nothing against Polly but as is typical non tech geeks think if you put a eye candy next to a gadget or on a magazine cover we will be more likely to buy it , when that's not the case R.I.P gadget show

Mark Cook28 February 2012

How said that the only show worth watching has died , I am not really that bothered about gadgets in other countries to be honest, I am in england, Fit as Polly is she doesn't have Suzi's knowledge or experience Ortis is also a star and very good at keeping you attention with information, Jon Bentley is a legend, To the powers that be you have made a monumental boo boo Goodbye Channel 5 Or is that changing to channel 2 now ?

Mick Blizzard28 February 2012

Sorry C5 but you have dropped a great big Clanger.......Suzi Perry IS the Gadget show. The new format sounds rubbish. It is now OFF my list of "Must View" programs.

blue28 February 2012

What a disaster to lose 3 great presenter and kill a great format! Jason and Polly are great but even so what idiot made this executive decision?!

John28 February 2012

Polly can only dream of having Suzi's class as a presenter. Epic fail Channel 5. Give me someone who doesn't realise just how good they are ie Suzy, over someone who thinks they are far better than they actually are!

Bob Spearheart28 February 2012

I reckon one of two things will happen: 1, The new series will get dropped due to poor ratings/viewers and the blame will not be put down to the revamp 2, They will return to the original format. Remember: They changed the competition only to change it back They changed the day it was show to Friday only to move it back to Monday Fingers crossed someone at five sees sense. They could call the revamped series a 2012 special?

Brian28 February 2012

Very best of luck Jason and Pollyanna, I'm sure you'll be brilliant. Hard to imagine TGS without Suzi, Otis or John - always enjoyed their work on the show.

G Smith28 February 2012

I'm shocked and disgusted at the way John, Suzi and Otis have been treated. Polly and Jason are brilliant enthusiastic presenters but please rethink. The feedback from your loyal audience can't be ignored.

Mr Dodds28 February 2012

WHY are you doing this to the gadget show? Keep the original presenters it was working fine the way it was,and is the best programme on tv!!!

Mr Dodds28 February 2012

WHY are you doing this to the gadget show? Keep the original presenters it was working fine the way it was,and is the best programme on tv!!!

Elvis99928 February 2012

C5 please read these comments and accept a mistake has been made. TGS works because of the variety of personalities. Bring back TGS three!!!!!!!

Steve28 February 2012

Its obvious there's some real passion about this, people have taken time to write detailed descriptive comments.. Listen up C5 fools, and bring them back or it will be C5 -1 more viewer!

John J29 February 2012

Bad bad bad mistake :(.

James29 February 2012

I think TGS is the single thing I watched on 5. Now you've gone and tried to fix something that isn't broken. This is truly shooting yourself in the foot 5 executives!

bring back old crew29 February 2012

You have to be kidding. Sorry but I dont rate Polly as a presenter. I will give gadget show a miss without Ortis, Suzi and John too. Always changing things for the worse these people.

Roger White29 February 2012

I heard about this and thought it was a bad joke! You can't be serious, what a STUPID STTUUUUPID IDEA!!!! Surely this isn't because of the Gadgets Geeks show, which isn't even in the same atmosphere as Gadget Show?!?! Love Jason & Polly but without Suzi, John & Ortis its NO LONGER the Gadget Show or Gadget Show Live - So sad, its the end of a truely GREAT format & show.

KarlB2B29 February 2012

I personally watched TGS for great reviews (especially budget tv's & cameras - thank you Jon) and the familiarity and banter between the whole team - that is what Channel 5 have completely missed the point with. Yes, I watched because of the great reviews but mainly because I loved the interaction between ALL the team members - each one brought something different. Without Jon's reviews, the chemistry between Jason and Suzi and Ortis's energy then what is the point anymore. I'd prefer to remember TGS as it was than watch this new format.

Henry Y29 February 2012

Reading the last few comments hits home what TGS means to most people. By sacking over half the team and the most popular ones as well Channel 5 haven't realised that they have literally ripped the 'heart and soul' out of the programme. Its a poor trade off if it means the programme going HD and global in exchange for losing my favourite presenters. I really think Channel 5/TGS NEED to listen to the viewers. Read these messages and the ones on Twitter. Even have a poll on the website to gauge our thoughts. I'd love them to try and save the show by admitting they have made a massive mistake and are re-employing the three and going back to the old format - its not too late, Ortis, Jon and Suzi are doing GSL so its possible that they are still around to have a meeting. The pieces done by Jason/Polly can be intergrated into the show as specials. If not, I feel I cannot support this show anymore sadly after all these years.

Martin29 February 2012

In my opinion, its not too late for Channel 5 to save the gadget show. As with the competition and Fri/Mon slot, Channel MUST backtrack and admit they made a mistake and do what is right and mainly what 99% of viewers and fans want and thats Suzi, Jon and Ortis back and the old format returned otherwise the show is deader than a dodo. Will channel 5 be humble enough to actually want to save our show?

Barry29 February 2012

Funny reading back over the last few pages and reading all the comments what a loyal and committed bunch TGS fans are - seems like the fans are the only ones who want this programme saved sadly. Seems we know what we want and if that isn't delivered then we are prepared to walk away and let our beloved programme die if Suzi, Ortis and Jon aren't involved. It'll be with a heavy heart that I'll boycott the show but if thats how it has to be, then so be it. Seems that they are trying to change TGS into a gadget version of Top Gear - less about the gadgets and reviews and more about globe trotting and doing stupid stunts. Only difference is, Top Gear aren't stupid enough to break up a winning team.

Billy_herts29 February 2012

I just cannot belive that C5 can ignore all these messages from viewers, it would be suicide to do that. Will it really take the viewing figures to hit rock bottom before they realise they should have listened to us?

Funkycowie29 February 2012

way to go C5 ruin an awesome show that works.

Wilson29 February 2012

Madness, you have changed a winning formula. No Ortis? No John? No Poly? Pure madness.

Brian brooks29 February 2012

Love the idea about going on the road. But use the whole Crew. Do NOT dump SUZI. Jason and Suzi bounce off each other brilliantly.

Ross Macpherson29 February 2012

RIP Gadget show... it’s was nice while it lasted. Why screw up radically what was not broke, and at the same time relieve 3 fantastic presenters, who were all going to miss, of there employment? Don’t think I will continue to watch, as it all feels a bit nasty now. Very sad indeed.

Wanderboyo01 March 2012

I'm still in complete shock over this decision. Put simply Suzi Perry IS the gadget show and without her it's over. Jon was my favourite adding some authenticity and trustworthiness to the reviews and I really warmed to Ortis despite initially being skeptical over adding anyone new to the original presenting trilogy. Polly I'm afraid is far less engaging and its quite astonishing she was chosen to remain over Suzi. I can only imagine that C5 have their eyes on new international markets and think Polly stripped down to a bikini will get more international viewers. Either way, I'm one domestic long term fan and loyal viewer who has definitely been lost as a result of this woeful decision by C5. RIP TGS, my old favourite show.

Trevor M01 March 2012

Gobsmacked at this decision. The Gadget Show is not the gadget show without Jon, Suzi and Ortis, and a world tour? Really? I think you've lost touch with your audience, I watches for manly gadget reviews, followed by a little bit of challenges, what I didn't like was all these out of touch, millionaires machines that appear from around the world, and no normal person can afford. I will not be watching the new gadget travel show, and by the looks of this page the viewing figures could over halve. I will follow Jon, Suzi and Ortis and make an exit stage left. I will now use YouTube for gadget reviews, where you get normal people reviewing normal products that matter to me, not millionaires toys, and I recommend everyone else to do exactly the same. Well done the out of touch executives who made this decision, you just destroyed a much loved show and alienated the people who make you money, us viewers and that can't look good to sponsors. RIP Gadget Show. Here lies the heart and soul of a once loves show destroyed by some bean counters.

Jeff Usher01 March 2012

Oh dear - the heart and soul of the Gadget Show ripped from it's viewers. Really - really - really bad decision By Five there who are completely out of touch with what the audience wants.

Adrian01 March 2012

TGS seemed to me to have been on the slide for a few seasons and dipped most markedly when Polly arrived, not that the dip was her fault. The show become obsessed with challenges and pointless celebrity guests and useless outlandish gadget tests. Why scouting for girls are needed to review speakers or camera phones (or whatever the hell they were on there for) will puzzle me to the grave! What I, and seemingly the people posting here, loved was the simple fun challenges that helped inform you about actual consumer tech and the great chemistry between the original presenter line up and actual useful technology reviews of affordable gadgets. It seems the C5 executives have decided the COMPLETE OPPOSITE is what's required, namely keeping the presenters with the least chemistry, focussing on unusual and expensive gadgets and featuring pointless visits to other countries. When TGS needed to rediscover its old form its gone completely the other way, it's such a shame and I won't be watching.

Graeme01 March 2012

This whole saga has left a very bitter taste. To dump Suzi & Jon in this way will alienate a lot of loyal viewers, many of whom watched from the early days of just the three of them. The whole crux of the gadget show was three presenters, with a great chemistry between them and a likeability factor. It just worked. But it all started going wrong when the "suits" decided a fourth presenter was needed & then a fifth. And to choose Polly over Suzi for this new "revamped" series is crazy. Suzi is a complete professional who looks good, knows what she is talking about and can engage with the viewer. Polly looks good, er...that's it. It's clear what the suits at Ch5 want & what sort of viewers they are looking for. I'm afraid I won't be watching the new series. Well done Channel 5.

RIP Gadget show01 March 2012

Shocking news! Shame on you channel 5 :(

Avo02 March 2012

I only heard about this last night...what a disaster! Ortis was the likable, everyone's friend, funny guy...will be missed. Jon was the trustworthy, sensible, clever guy...will be missed. Suzi was the legs, lovely caring one...will be missed. As for that crud Gadget geeks! Pfff I watched three episodes and deleted it from my sky planner, I was looking forward to the new series of the Gadget show, but now hmmm, it's not going to be the same vibe going on between the presenters.

simon02 March 2012

the gadget show was one of the best shows on tv. jason and polly are great but what about the rest of the team. gadget show producers you have upset a lot of your viewers....

Richard02 March 2012

To be honest its about time Jon and Suzi left, can't stand her and Jon is like an old coger, but why get rid of ortis?

Stuart02 March 2012

The news that Suzi, Ortis and Jon are not going to be on the new series has stunned me. Also to stray so far from a winning formula and to start globe trotting leaves me very cold and uninterested. In these current climates, budget reviews and reviews closer to home is what is needed - not expensive trips abroad showing us gadgets that may or not ever get here or be within our price ranges. Not interested in watching this new series at all.

Anonymous02 March 2012

Felt the need to register to add a comment as I too am saddened by the news of the changes. Did I think the show needed to get the focus back on gadgets? Yes. Did I think it needed to dump the heart of the team. Not even close! There are an impressive amount of comments here, especially considering the majority of viewers won't have a clue this has happened until the new show airs! Is there any confirmation on who will be doing the live show at the NEC? Not sure how well it will go down without the three, but I don't agree with those who say we should be negative to the remaining two. I'm sure it wasn't their choice. My wife bought me general access tickets to the NEC as a present but not the live show. I was annoyed at the time, but now I'm relieved! I have to admit I like looking at Polly, but don't tune in for her and wouldn't miss her if she wasn't there. So it seems unlikely I'll watch the new show unless I'm really stuck for something to watch (and probably not then out of principal).

Anonymous02 March 2012

Just done some looking and it seems all the team are still doing Gadget Show Live. I may have missed that in the posts above! Will be interesting to see how the crowd reacts. Chants of support? Saw a tweet from Polly saying they will miss the others and hard to comment as not their decision.

Chris02 March 2012

Some VERY harsh comments about Polly in here! Why turn on her when it's obviously a crazy C5 decision that, in my opinion, will backfire with loss of viewers!

nathan wyatt03 March 2012

Stupid idea will be rubbish i think they are just copying the gadget geeks on sky one

SixtySpeedTwin03 March 2012

Well gadgets alone don't make a show it was the chemistry of the team that made the Programme work. Just take a look at gadget geeks.... TGS cannot be the same with the remnants of the presenters. I hope Jason steps up as the lead presenter and poly gets a bit of character building. Maybe it will work but I think it's on the slippery slope, sorry C5 but this decision was a duffer! Well it's done now, our meanings unlikely to make a difference other than to surprise the C5 execs! I dare say the none saved in Suzi & co's salaries has been spent on air fares....

Matt03 March 2012

The Gadget Show won't be the same with out them :( I wonder whether they'll be at the gadget show live?

Matty04 March 2012

You can't change the format of The Gadget Show! After 16 BRILLIANT (that word again BRILLIANT) series, you can't just go and change it and muck it up! It's like splitting up a family! It won't be the same. Don't want to watch this now. It better be good. Nothing will be as good as the old version. Rant over. for now.

Craig 05 March 2012

Breaking up a winning team is a BIG mistake! If this is the format for GSL i will be asking for a refund! The 5 made the show what it was!

Petehbsn05 March 2012

Wats going on with the world ??? TGS only worked with Suzi, Jon, Jason and Ortis I feel this will be the last series of TGS, unless Ch5 get there heads out of the sand and bring them back !

Mark05 March 2012

Agree with all teh below, breaking up a successful engaing team... More importantly, I've bought tickets to Gadget Show Live and will be mightly unimpressed if the whole team are not there. Can anyone at C5 comment?

katie05 March 2012

when i heard this i was apsolutely devistated! I have bought tickets to gadget show live and I was sooo excited but now i think that it was a wast of money! no more suzi + no more otis + no more jon = no more gadget show!

TommyGonk06 March 2012

Doesn't sound like it will be the Gadget Show without the whole team, big mistake. Considering they are all big gadget fans Twitter seems awfully quiet from any of them about this.

EricSpunge06 March 2012

I agree with TommyGonk

kish06 March 2012

Who ever made this decision, has got it totally wrong. i feel that majority of the current viewers wont watch it. All the presenters were really good and cutting ortis, suzi and jon is a very bad decision. Channel 5 is making a HUGE mistake! I wont be watch this...

Derek Mugridge 10 March 2012

Watched the Gadget Show from the very beginning. Will not be watching without Otis, Suzi. What clown made that decision. Ruined the best show on TV and the only reason I switched over to Channel 5. Channel 4 act quick and sign them up, then rescue poor old Jason from a sinking ship. Goodbye Channel 5.

Matthew kempa10 March 2012

I have read through 90% of the 544 comments, and i havent seen one possitive comment. i also am out on this series, also if gsl hasnt got all the team, i request a alternitive refund, cash or amazon voucher. Learn your mistake c5

Chris Vaughan10 March 2012

The gadget show will not be the same without John Bentley, Suzi Perry and Ortis, all of whom make it what it is. Their easy camaraderie and obvious friendship were the best things about the show. Very disappointing.

Anonymous11 March 2012

The Gadget Show was one of the few program I watched. What will happen to Gadgetshow Live with the loss of 3 excellent presenters? Even if the new program is ok (won't be watching by the way). Why did they need to change what was a successful format. Why not just release a new program? If viewers were not watching the 'old' Gadget Show then it would be different. Yet another good program lost to greedy TV execs. The Gadget Show will nether get 20 million viewers as the content is not for every person who watches Easter Enders/Coronation Street/X-Factor. Not a dig at Pollyanna, but she is also the least skilled presenter. Also, Jason must have wanted to travel the world, but where is his loyalty? Rant over!!!

Phil Jeyes11 March 2012

I really enjoyed the old team and format. Obviously we've not seen the new show yet but if the producers, in their wisdom have decided on this new format, why not run it as specials or as a spin off show. It seems to me and pretty much everyone else who has commented here that their is still very much an audience for the old format. Personally I think the dynamics of the old team was perfect and Channel 5 has made a big mistake.

Rosie11 March 2012

OMG. No Suzi, Jon or Ortis then this is not the gadget show. Sorry but Polly is wooden and boring to listen to, and Jason you have losts so many respectability points after that thing masquerading as a game show. Gadget show is Jason, Suzi and Jon. Stop messing with this winning formula. Don't change the day its broadcast and dont change the cast. If this really is the new format then I won't be watching anymore. From TV Gold to TV obscurity RIP Gadget show...

Jenny11 March 2012

Cant believe suzi,Jon and ortis have been cut from the presenters! BIG MISTAKE! Won't be the same without them. Yes Jason and Polly are good but you need the whole team with the own individual personalities as well as the connection they had. I hope Suzi Jon and Ortis are still coming to the gadget show live this year or I won't be impressed and Im sure a lot of others won't either. I can see numbers dropping no offense to Jason and Polly. Why have they been cut and will they still be at Gadget show live this year?

aw12 March 2012

booo!!!! This was one of the few programmes left that didn't rely on a young woman who's relatively inexperienced but good-looking enough to sell the programme (a la The Real Hustle). You're insulting our intelligence, people! I can't see me tuning in this series. Sorry Jason!

john mitchell12 March 2012

What are you playing at Channel 5 why not leave a good program alone, does it have to be revamped when the old format works very well I for one will not be watching the gadget show in the future. Suzi, Ortis, and Jon will be sadly missed, I think you are making a very bad mistake I hope your ratings drop and you will think again as

vorn12 March 2012

EASY DECISION, COMMERCIAL TV, DONT WATCH AND THEY WILL HAVE TOO RETHINK DECISION, I WONT BE TUNING IN TO NEW SHOW

lee regan13 March 2012

polly is eye candy but a poor presenter. who needs her. SUZI JASON OTIS and JON rock without her. Bring back THE GADGET SHOW reel soon.

chr0m4t1c13 March 2012

Ah, I notice this is now with the same production company who took Fifth Gear from the doldrums to it's lofty heights of under a million viewers and onto Discovery where it will presumably die a slow lingering death. Got the same planned for the Gadget Show, have we guys? Here's a clue: You clearly didn't know what you were doing with Fifth Gear and the responses here suggest you're making exactly the same mistakes again. If you destroy another of my favourite shows I will make sure I never watch any North One output ever again. I'd call you muppets, but they make a decent show.

Phil S15 March 2012

I cannot believe how changing a STILL winning formula is anything but a bad idea. The show has developed over time with new presenters that have made the show just what is it. Brilliant. All of the presenters seemed to click so well and it is inconceivable that it will work with just two. Whilst some may blame Jason for being a traitor, the real villian is Ian Dunkley, who I am afraid should be sacked for making such a ridiculous decision. Good luck Jason and Pollyana with the the new venture but without John, Otis and Suzi, it will just not work and I will miss them so much that my protest will be to vote with my feet and not watch it any more :-(

Dave17 March 2012

Such a shame. I think I'll stick to the tech shows on twit, revision3 and cnet.

iain18 March 2012

if you're trying to revamp the show to make it more popular i can already tell you you're going to fail. however much i love watching jason bradbury, i certainly won't be tuning it. how can you break up the chemistry that jason has with suzi & the chemistry he has with ortiz. shocking shocking decision. i can't even put into words just how appaled i am, it's just shocking. say goodbye to thousands of watchers.

kevin18 March 2012

Might as well watch it as its probably going to be the last series, why meddle with something that works?

Sam19 March 2012

Suzi Perry made the show and worked well with Jason, Jons reviews were excellent and Otis added fun, Pollyanna is ok but the best presenters are Jon, Suzi and Jason. Without Suzi and Jon the gadget show is poor, the new format will see viewing figures dramatically drop. Without the great presenter reports of Suzi and the grounded reports from Jon the show has gone. The new format is not wanted, just like ITV messing with The Bill, people ddid not like new format and viewing figures dropped. The new format Gadget show signals the end of a much loved format,even people who do not understamd technology started due to Suzi, Jon and Jason, Otis and Pollyanna, but the 3 best ptrsenters going and formay change see's the end of a loved tv show and format that just worked. Shame on whoever made the very bad decesion, goodbye gadgey show.

Homer19 March 2012

Boo C5 Boooooooooo!

MADMAC19 March 2012

BIG mistake. I'm not sure whose genius idea this was, but it's definitely the wrong decision. It's up there with the Gadget Show competition house idea. Epic fail! Nothing personal against the current presenters, but the show is definitely not going to work based on the pitch I've heard so far. I've heard people say that it needed to be changed, and it was getting stale, doing the same things over and over. TopGear has survived doing just that for longer and is the most popular UK TV show in the world! You had a great team, who had a great chemistry on camera. We didn't tune in for the gadgets - just like we don't watch TopGear for the cars - we watched it for the on screen shenanigans that the team got up to - the challenges, the cheeky banter between presenters. Good luck to Jason and Polly with the new series, but I'm joining the boycot. Sad to see one of my fav TV shows die :(

afanofthegadgetshow20 March 2012

no otis , suzi or john ? though jason and polly are great presenters the previous combination of the 5 presenters was perfect ! very dissapointing!

sheppy20 March 2012

Strange decision, spend more sending two presenters around the world and lose a prime time ratings winner for yourselves. Spending to much money on naff austrailian soaps.

Larry24 March 2012

How boring! Why have they took this step? Who upset who is what I want to know? It's the Sky version of gadget show for me from now on. it's been a good ride but if I wanted gadgets from the USA, Russia or wherever else they are jetting off to...I would buy on line. I want to see what is happening here in the UK, where I can get my hands on it... simple

Steve ibell 26 March 2012

This will be my third and last gadget show live I have two autistic children and the gadget show is their only true staple in their lives and gadget show live is their only thing they look forward too .I wish you could see their faces when I break the news to them that the gadget show has finished because they wont see a cause and effect this will really affect them for the forseeable future .I REALLY HOPE THE REST OF YOUR VIEWERS WILL COMPLAIN ALSO.

Mark Antony26 March 2012

Well done Gadget Show you’ve just shot yourself in the foot. All the presenters bounced of each other it was a good mix up. What fool thought this was a good idea? Guess I’ll have to watch bang goes the theory now.

Wayne Moir27 March 2012

Only just found out about this today. To say I am totally gutted is a huge understatement! Looked forward to watching this show so much and am devastated that they have decided to destroy it with such an idiotic manoeuvre. It has also completely tainted the excitment I was feeling for gadget show live. If I hadn't already paid for the hotel and train, I wouldn't be attending. Add me to the rapidly growing list of ex-gadget show fans! Damn you!!!

Roisin28 March 2012

we are going to GSL with t-shirts telling them not to axe the presenters - EVERYONE EMAIL CUSTOMER SERVICES (ON THE RIGHT BY THE PRESENTERS BIT)

Mac29 March 2012

I can only assume someone at Five want to kill off the show, because that's what you've done. I won't be watching the Fake gadget show, or Five from now on. Hopefully another channel will pick up the other 3 and bring the REAL gadget show back on our screen. As for the remaining 2 presenters, one I'm ashamed of for doing this, and one hasn't surprised me

alan29 March 2012

i have heard, that suzi, ortis & john have been binned.the show has been in decline, i stopped watching when they were testing audio systems at thousands of pounds, headphones at hundreds, who really could afford that kind of stuff anyway! the show in my opinion was fun when testing proper jetski's mountain bikes etc, but god was it a tired show, lets hope the re-vamp makes it worth watching again. I am going to give it a try, because i stopped watching all last series.

Luke29 March 2012

Noooooooo! What happened?! Did one get fired and others follow or did all 3 of them really get dropped. Why?! Damn

Paul30 March 2012

It's all the presenters that make the show, it's the banter between them that makes the show funny and informative. Without all those ingredients the recipe will not work. Bring them all back before it's too late!!

wewantthenormalgadgetshowback30 March 2012

If C5 gives an arse about it's viewers, they will read the comments on this article and realize they have just lost 3/4 of it's audience because they decided to sack 3 brilliant presenters. Do they honestly think Gadget Show: World Tour is going to work? I'm starting an awareness campaign to try and get the old format with the old presenters back, please follow @OldGadgetShow so we can gain support!

Marvyn02 April 2012

Is nobody from Channel 5 going to issue a statement responding to all these complaints regarding the axing of Suzi, Ortis and Jon from the gadget show. They must realise by now that fans are not happy about this decision at all and will abandon the show in their thousands. Somebody has made a very big mistake. The facebook page, this site and twitter are littered with protests regarding this decision. It is about time Channel 5 responded.

Jon D03 April 2012

Very poor decision - don't mess with what has been the best show on 5 - the whole team please...

Russ Fulton03 April 2012

The Gadget Show without Perry and Bentley is like Jim'll Fix it without Savile,It won't work. Bad idea.

Rob04 April 2012

What a blow! I liked the show as it was. If I wanted to find out about a camera, a toaster or a coffee maker, I could go to TGS. It was useful and entertaining. Otis, Suzy and John were great. As somebody said in a previous post, Pollyanna has no warmth about her. She's there to look good, and I guess she's there to appeal to a certain target audience profile, but I think they could have chosen someone better, someone fans of the show could believe in.

MarcySG06 April 2012

Pointless know one is going to watch

mark trevett07 April 2012

Really enjoyed the gadget show, but will probably not Watch it without Suzi or Jon, they made the show.

chris f10 April 2012

Realy bad idea changing the show looking at all the comments no one is in favour of the change

Jane ryan 10 April 2012

When you back on tv. My son came to the nec today he said you were great.

Ian g10 April 2012

I’ll give the new show a chance I suppose, one maybe two episodes, but I’m not happy about the change. I’ve decided not to go to the Gadget Show live, not out of protest, but just because the news makes me feel rather hollow and I care much less about the show now than I did when I booked my tickets (which was before the news broke).

Nick Ransom10 April 2012

Suzi announced on Twitter the other day that she won't be coming back. I'll watch it.. but I'm angry. It's probably because the studio burnt down.

Neil11 April 2012

Seems like a very silly decision by the producer. Polly looks lovely but does not cut it presenting. John, Jason and Suzy ARE the GS and Ortis adds a fresh new input and energy creating the winning combination. That has worked and drawn in massive amounts of viewers and revenue over the years. I'm a through and through fan but evan I can see the final days of the GS looming! Who ever has real control take note, take control and get rid of the idiot producer and save the institution that is the Gadget show!!!!!!!

Martin Taylor11 April 2012

Here we go again. Another classic TV show completely destroyed by misguided and illogical managment decisions. Like many others, I'll not be watching amymore and don't care or agree as to whether or not the viewers will 'get used' to the new format. History has proven that other shows that have done this have gone down in popularity and eventually been axed as a result of this kind of meddling. We watched the Gadget show because it was perfect....and now it isn't. Gadget Show RIP.

Graham SW11 April 2012

Channel 5 you have totally failed! You had a great format which you have now ruined. If you wanted to end the show you should have had the guts (and the decency) to tell the presenters before the end of the last series so they could have given a final show and ended it together, properly! I've just come back from Gadget Show Live 2012 and it is the last year I will ever go as without the whole crew the show doesn’t exist anymore. If someone at CH5 were to actually read this page and notice that there are over 1,000 viewers you’ve lost in just the comments above than maybe that should be telling you something! I'm sure that Currys /PC World will be rather annoyed when they realise you have taken their sponsorship money for a programme that you have now destroyed and that nobody is going to watch, and you might as well not book any halls in the NEC next year as there will be nobody attending... As others have said RIP The Gadget Show, farewell and all the best to the amazing presenters who have been so badly let down by Channel5, you didn't deserve the efforts and love they gave to the show.

Jayne L 11 April 2012

Sorry Channel 5 you have lost another three viewers.....its just not going to be the same without Suzie, Ortis and John. RIP GADGET SHOW.

Kallum12 April 2012

Were are suzi , jon and ortis not having those prsenters have put me off the show

Andy12 April 2012

I think the show in general has become far too comercial and the content has suffered. The new format will stop being entertaining and continue on the "Magazine" style format with more commercial placements than quality content and personality. I am bitterly dissapointed and i think Sky1 will be benefiting from this decision, especially as they set the bar so high with their brilliant series. I think C5 have made a boob, i watched for the personality of John, Jason, Suzi and Orits. I find Polly too condescending, especially as she has little to offer by way of interaction with the products...the others are enthused by the gadgets. I will watch on Monday and the outcome of the first show will dictate if i continue to watch.

shukrullah nasrullah12 April 2012

there all good presenters but otis is funny so its going to be boring john makes it intresting without him its not going to be helpful and without suzi it's not going to be fun.

Julie sleight13 April 2012

NO......people watch because of Suzi, Ortis and Jon, bring them back or watch your ratings go down Channel 5.

Paul Goodman13 April 2012

Epic fail Chanel5.....you've just lost at least 10 viewers I know to, including myself, Suzi and Otis and John were the main stay of the show. Pollyanna is not a good presenter and Jason is too in your face without the others as a foil. Total ruin of a fantastic show!

HourOfTheWolf13 April 2012

To be honest the show needed a refresh because it's been fast forward fodder for the last two series. The endless pointless challenges that use the thinnest of premise to squeeze in as many product placements as possible The competition you'll never win as a very quick product placement for 150 or so things you can buy in a shop. The only thing I always watched was the consumer testing slot by Jon Bentley and the Top 5 if if wasn't for toys. Looks like the reboot keeps the worst bits and forgoes any actual content. I sense a series delete happening on my PVR.

ChazA14 April 2012

Just been to my first Gadget Show live....glad I got it in before it all goes pear-shaped. I agree with the general thread here.....big mistake to muck up a team dynamic which is working well. Yes, format needed a bit of a reboot.....but sure this isn't the answer. Disagree with comments on Pollyanna, though. Like Dallas and Ortis before her, I imagine its a hard gig to make your mark in an established team like that. I remember thinking Ortis was a bit wooden initially, but he settled in well and Polly is too. Feels very much like C5 are shooting the golden goose as they baulk at the cost of the corn. All respect to Jason and Polly....they'll do their level best, but I'm sceptical about the success of this change. At a time when tech is changing in such rapid and interesting ways as well. Does make you wonder what possesses TV execs sometimes.....?

Jeff Davies14 April 2012

The other three are gone....in the Gadget Show Live last week the theme of "The Final Countdown" played before they came on...ominous. It's ridiculous really as two of the best presenters are now gone from TGS while two of the worse stay.

Mitchell Long14 April 2012

What on earth is happening on this show! Suzi, Jon and Ortis make the show. I'm not watching this next series now.

Joe15 April 2012

What has happend to suzi and otis ....My favorite presenters has to be suzi , jason and otis ...bring them back channel 5 beacuse i bet the ratings go down

Simon P15 April 2012

Someone at C5 hasn't got a clue and as we can see from all the comnents that the viewing figures based on this choice has lost them probably 2/3rds of their fans if not more. Pollyanna has poor presenting skills and makes cringe worthy viewing and is very narrow minded adding her in the first place. Jason is entertaining but I don't think he can carry the show on his own. People want to see gadgets not people swanning round the globe on challenges. I think you should rename it to something that doesn't tie in or use the gadget show name as it sounds like a completely different show now. Let's hope Sky will capitalise from your mistakes.

AL15 April 2012

YOU ARE MAD!!! That team was unbeatable!! I do like Polly, she is a good presenter, but the show will not be worth watching without ALL of them. NONE of them could hold it up without the rest of the team. I don't know the details, but IF it was the producers decision to cut them out it was stupid! However, IF they decided to leave on their own terms, the producers should've done whatever it took to keep them! A sad loss :( I agree with the comments below, it wasn't broken, SO WHY FIX IT?!?!?! 16 series! you obviously had the ratings to keep going that long, and to be able to give away £10,000's worth of prizes a week! Why mess with a winning formula?

Agathabattleaxe16 April 2012

Watching the whole team together at Gadget Show Live last week has only served as a reminder what we knew already. Big mistake getting rid of Suzi, Ortis and Jon. Three more people in our house won't be watching the new series. Did Channel 5 use their wages to pay for the 360 degree trailer?

Connor 16 April 2012

WHAt The hell??? They are so stupid, they are going to watch the first program and no one will watch the next episode, because it will be rubbish without suzi Otis and Jon :(:(:( Jokes to them they are going to loose all their views I hope this is some sort of joke!

Connor16 April 2012

I mean I like Jason, but prolly is rubbish, I wouldn't have mined so much if it was just 1 of them that left, but the fact that the best 3 have gone, and the worst 2 have stayed is an outrage. I can tell that not many people are going to watch it :( I just hope that they realise it was a bad desision and maybe they might be back in the next series But I can tell u that I and many other people are not going to watch until the magic 3 are back!!!!!!!

Fribblicious16 April 2012

I'm not happy about the format change either. It seems like a change for the sake of change. The Gadget Show format circa 2009 was pretty much perfect, as was the team dynamic. Having watched the World Tour trailer (via the 360 app) I feel it's fair to say that, while it does look interesting, it simply isn't The Gadget Show. It would've made far more sense putting World Tour out as either a mid-week supplement to, or as a bridge between the "old", tried and tested The Gadget Show. This way C5 could've tested out the new/alternative format without alienating a significant number of viewers. If the purpose of the reboot was to improve The Gadget Show then, from what little I've seen so far, it falls a long way short. Bring back the Jon, Suzi and Ortis, and give us the show that we all know and love back.

Ian Clarke16 April 2012

I'm sorry but I had to chip in and say this is madness Channel 5. The team was brilliant before, with a great mix of characters. The show format was excellent (apart from the strange 'Jons House' prizes thing ... best forget about that). Clearly from all of the feedback this is not going down well with the people that actually watch the show so why do it ?? Feels like the beginning of the end of the Gadget Show to me ...

Karl16 April 2012

To be fair the program has been going down hill for the last 3-4 season, ever since Otis came in (not down to him), and i guess channel 5 felt that they needed to change something.........BUT to get shot of suzi , john and otis is madness to be fair, the show was at its best when it was just Jason, Suzi and John in my book. RIP Gadget Show!

Dave17 April 2012

Absolutely ridiculous decision, if they want to strip back on the presenters they should have just ditched Ortis and Polly, I don't think either of them really brought anything to the show. The show was Jason, Suzi and Jon...Jason and Suzi, did the reviews and mucking about and Jon was the sensible element doing decent reviews of gadgets people will be buying. The new format looks messy just the Jason and Polly running about doing 'stuff'. Where will the reviews be on the things I can buy on the high street, who cares that the japanese can buy a TV that does the washing, I want reviews about what I can buy...Hats off to Channel 5 for a monumental screw up...I'm joining the ranks of 'won't be watching'

ben17 April 2012

they have been sacked

Emma marsh17 April 2012

Sorry to break it to you guys but i just read on wikipedia that Suzi, Jon and Otis has been dropped from new gadget show do it will only be Jason and Polly for the new series,i can't tel you how gutted i am as i felt the gadget show wad great because of Suzi, Jon, Otis and Jason s chemistry so don't understand why they have ruined a perfect setup,i have always preferred Suzi and have watched gadget show from the beginning,i have attended three gadget show lives now but since the new set up,i will not be watching any of it, how they will do the live shows now i don't know, we all need to boycott it and maybe they will realise what s big mistake they have made by ditching the dream team, shame on you channel five/gadget show bosses.

emma17 April 2012

I literally want to cry, me and my husband have been gs fans since the first series and have enjoyed the chmistry of suzi and jason,jon with his informative and useful gadget reviews, we loved it when ortis joined and founf the dynamics was excellent, sure last series went overboard with challenges and gadgets that no one could afford,then things really started to go wrong when they bought in a blonde bimbo who seems like all she wants to do is be on tv and not really help viewers like us make a informed decision on whether to buy certain gadgets or not, alarm bells started ringing in my head when they seemed to making polly the centre of attention especially at gsl 2011,you could see it going right to her head, but all the same me and husband still tuned in to see suzi who quite frankly me and my husband both had a crush on especially in her trade mark cat suit, who didn't lol.we loved jon and otis, i also started to notice that suzi and jason didnt seem quite as close when pollyanna turned up, i really cant believe that c5 have done this to us and the talent that is jon,suzi and ortis, they have made a terrible decision that dont make any sense, pollyanna dont bring in any viewers and without the other three,i cant see how this 2 person show will survive.me and husband are boycotting it and refuse to watch this new show which shud be called the jason and pollyanna show, boooooring. good luck to the true presenters that was gs,suzi will miss you, jon your fab and otis we loved you too. rip gs 2012

Chris18 April 2012

Um polly is like a poor mans Suzy! Either way why change something that works? Sorry guys but boycott this show to send a clear message that if they choose to fire these veterans for better ratings then maybe the ratings should reflect our displeasure.

Dave19 April 2012

That's a shame. Won't be bothering with this now. Will probably just watch re-runs of the GadgetGeeks instead.

Clive Hillyer19 April 2012

I fail to understand the format changes, it’s clear that the GS is (was) one of the lucky ones where the chemistry of the presenters really worked (surely this is gold dust to any producer), you see other shows fall by the chringworthy way side when the chemistry of carefully chosen presenters fails to work and falls short of awkward. You also have a huge following to GS geeks that will all be affected and will Blog and discuss online. I can’t see the new format failing, but you will have disappointed a huge following that has been growing over the years. Bad decision, very naughty. We need reassurance that Suzi, Jon, Otis will return.

Pilotwoo21 April 2012

Doh. They picked the wrong presenters. Suzie and Jason ARE the gadget show. John Bentley is also crucial as his testing is well respected. Not worth watching now.

Jeff Q21 April 2012

No response from the bods at Channel 5 to all these comments ...typical. There should be some fingers being crossed and a few prayers being said by theC5 stuffed shirts . I think their flagship show is going down the pan ! C5 you have lost three major assets. Respond!!

Matt23 April 2012

I've been watching The Gadget Show since series 1 and never missed an episode, but sadly I won't be watching it again, unless they bring back the other presenters, Suzi and Jon were there from day 1, I think its a disgrace that they've been tossed aside like a used tissue. I think that Channel 5 should have axed the show if they felt it wasn't working anymore, just out of respect for Suzi & Jon.

Matt23 April 2012

R.I.P The Gadget Show

peakay23 April 2012

I've watched the Gadget Show from the beginning and can't believe they have done this! I feel sorry for Suzi, Jon and Ortis in the way they have been treated and hope they go on to better things. From the almost universally negative reaction I've seen online, it looks as if C5 are going to regret this ill advised and unwanted change. Perhaps they should have asked the viewers what they want to see?

Dave23 April 2012

WHAT have you done, no Suzi Perry, no more watching!!!!!!!!!!!!! love gadgets but not love new format, why why WHYYYYYYY!!!!

Jason Rule23 April 2012

Just watching the the new show. Sorry but hate it without the rest of the crew. Like Jas, but it seems to be his show now and the dynamics don't nearly compare without Suzy, Jon and Ottis. Never missed a show but I can see that changing. BORING !!!!!!!

Mia23 April 2012

Disaster! SO disappointing, Big Mistake Channel 5... I feel So Sad for Suzi, Jon and Otis.

Sarah23 April 2012

Dull,dull,dull!!!!why change a winning format? Could never understand why Pollyanna was bought onboard-not a patch on Suzi. Now that Suzt,Otis and Jon have gone, can't see me watching agian.Lost the dynamics.shame

Michael Westrup23 April 2012

I agree with allll the comments here. I have wanted to go to GS live ever since it started and went last week, glad I did as this will undoubtedly be the last one as GS will now die, the same fate that should befall whoever came up with this cretinous decision. Jason and Poly should go on strike until the format reverts back to last seasons with all five presenters. I set my Sky box to series record the show but will be deleting it after I heard this stupid decision

Terri ray23 April 2012

My daughter and I used to love the show and have been to the live shows twice. But unfortunately we have watched the first 30 minutes of the new show and won't be watching it again. It is boring and we don't want to see tech that we can't buy!! We miss the studio and mix of presenters. Sorry Channel 5 you have lost 2more viewers.

John23 April 2012

Really not liking this new format, wheres Suzi, Ortis and Jon? its not the gadget show with out them, Shame on Channel 5!!!!!

Peter Caddock 23 April 2012

My goodness guys, the new show is not a patch on the old format with the five present era, in fact for me you could go back to four (sorry Polly - bye). The idea to travel the world and show us great gadget stuff is a good one, but suffers from the lack of variety and fun which Suzi, Ortis and Jon added to the whole show. You need to cut your loses now and get back to the format from two seasons ago.

Tony23 April 2012

All I can say is "what a load of rubbish" managed 30 mins, but let the wife put corra on, bye Gadget Show.

kieran7423 April 2012

myself my wife and two children now 13 and 10 have allways sat down and watched the gadget show as a family for the last 3 years.It has been must see TV for us all when we tuned in tonight i thought it was just going to be a special mini series featuring jason and polly whilst it was ok,it was just that OK. Polly and jason are lacking the chemistry without Suzi,Otis and Jon yet again the suits in there infinate wisdom have probably thought we can save some money here well the one show i watch on 5 will no longer be watched,this decision will go down as an EPIC FAIL as we have just watched our last gadget show out of principal and i am guessing from the comments above the show as a whole will eventually be pulled. oh well good bye gadget show

Gerard23 April 2012

Perhaps they shouldn't have called the new series the gadget show and had a new title instead. I know nothing lasts forever, but the presenters had good chemistry (as other people below have commented). Seems a shame to break them up. Maybe people who've never watched the show before will warm to it, but for myself it just doesn't feel the same. For all those sorry to see it change, at least you had the privilege to watch the show when it was at it's best, presented by a group of presenters you could warm to.

Russell23 April 2012

As a spin off series a good addition to the brand, but not a replacement. The Gadget Show is Channel 5's premier show. I am so disappointed to see the demise of the classic gadget show, with the variety of presenters and onscreen rapport, reviews, challenges and tests it offered so much to the viewer, each week would deliver some humour, facts and news that always ensured a good nights entertainment. I do hope The Gadget Show is revived.

Cliff24 April 2012

2012 R.I.P. The Gadget Show. Jason and Polly(only because I'm good looking)anna should be talking to us, not to some jerk just off screen. It's not an interview, it's supposed to be presentation. My tip is to bombard the sponsor PC World with complaints, the producers will have to listen then.

David Blake24 April 2012

Channel 5 what are you doing? One of the main reasons I tuned into The Gadget Show was the presenters. They were like one big tech loving family and the comradery between them all was instrumental to the success of the show. Jason and Polly are fine but I think you will find that most of the viewers will agree that the changes you have made are myopic and not at all what we wanted to see happen!! Shame on you Channel 5, you forget that it was us that gave the show its cult following. Why oh why would you want to ruin that?

peakay24 April 2012

I gave the new show a try and I'm astounded that anyone at C5 thinks this is better! The whole thing should be nothing more than a segment in the 'real' GS and I hated the 'interview' segments to someone off camera. As others have said, what made the GS so good was chemistry of Suzi, Jason, Jon and Ortis: I never saw the need for Pollyanna; I can only assume she was added to the line-up to appeal to the teenage boy demographic? If the show was losing viewers before, it will be haemorrhaging them now and I'm one of them. So long Gadget Show; it was good while it lasted.

Jezza24 April 2012

Oh dear! Not very good was it? Heads should roll for that. I suppose it's another example of 'never mind the quality, feel the cost'

Sgoddard7225 April 2012

Didn't realize the rest of them aren't coming back,Channel 5 sham on you.not broken don't fix it

Mac25 April 2012

I watched the new show and just assumed they were all taking it in turns to be "on tour". Can't believe they have cut the other presenters. It felt a bit flat with just the two of them. The show really worked well with the five of them and had a lot of energy. I can't see myself watch this new version - an unbelievably bad idea!

Ben25 April 2012

Well this is rubbish - Not sure I want to watch it. Disgusted channel 5.

ED26 April 2012

Junk. Goodbye Gadget Show.

Steve26 April 2012

I agree with all the comments above this show has now been ruined and it would have been more respectable to Suzi and Jason who have been there for what seems like forever to have just ended the show on a one off special. The producers have no idea of what the viewers want and that was clear when they brought in polly anna their was no need to bring her in it worked fine. Suzi set up your own gadget show on another channel with John and ortis i would certainly watch and then lets see them come begging for you back

David 26 April 2012

BIG BIG MISTAKE. RIP Gadget show. Monday evenings now free for doing other things

Harry Sparks27 April 2012

Bring back the A team ! Pollyanna bloody Woodward is no Suzi Perry....what a joke, you have lost me as a viewer....the show is like a prime time Blue Peter ! Get John, Ortis and Suzi back on contract ASAP, you have ruined a good show, I knew the writing was on the wall when the fluff (PW) arrived !

Mike27 April 2012

Fantastic. No more useless Suzi Perry. TGS has made a made a brave move in an effort to revamp a very very tired format.

Bill27 April 2012

It is a load of rubbish now, been watching since day one but no longer. Poly is only there as eye candy, she's the archetypal dumb blonde. Suzy knew what she was talking about and Jon was a true expert. C5 have left the door open for a return of a modern version of Tomorrows World from the BBC.

colin 28 April 2012

Sorry to say what a load of Dung .Shall not be watching anther episode.i have watched from the very beginning :( :( :(

Gadget Lover29 April 2012

Agree with everyone else on this forum. Sorry CH5 but a terrible decision and a new terrible format. The 4 x key presenters were Jason, Suzi, Jon and Ortis. It simply worked before and now it doesn't, ratings will plummet during this series, I can almost guarantee it. Such a shame and terrible decision!

Ervis30 April 2012

Wow - is this the most spectacular programming re-vamp screw up ever? I bet the old format was cheaper to produce than the new 'world tour', and the marketing guys at Currys/PCW must be fuming - so many fewer gadget slots available in each program... I want you to do a Gadget Show Special, with the Producers and the Talent, explaining how on earth you came up with this format and thought it was going to be better, it would get many, many viewers and would probably be quite funny.

Trevor H01 May 2012

It's obvious that the suits at Ch5 are cutting costs by reducing the presenting team. If you need just two great presenters who know their stuff, it should be Jason and Suzi. The Gadget Show just isn't The Gadget Show without Suzi. Polly doesn't show any intelligence or flair for presenting, so should maybe be on kids TV but not a technology programme. If all blokes want to do is letch at her in a bikini, then buy a lads mag or surf the doubtless many internet images of her! It's clear from the hundreds of negative comments here that the 'suits' don't listen to their audience - a business that doesn't listen to it's customers doesn't stay in business.

Justin HP01 May 2012

Oh Dear, what a disaster, I 'love' people in charge of TV programmes & network execs, they are possibly the stupidest people on the planet, and shouldn't be allowed near a kettle, in case they kill everyone within a 100 metre radius in an over boiling accident. Having watched since the start, there's no question that the format was a little on the wain, but with new tech always being released, there's usually something of interest to look at. But who the hell at 5 et al, decided that this was the way to go to revive the format, I can only think it was someone who'd never, EVER watched the show; TGS without Suzi, yeh, I don't think so. I also liked Otis for his enthusiasm, and John gave an older view with an in depth insight. This leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, and one that leaves me feeling uninterested in watching any longer; when you're 'friends' are sacked, how are we supposed to feel. As others have said, RIP TGS, this is the beginning of the end!

Dotty 01 May 2012

Sorry but without Suzi, Ortis and John I have wont be watching anymore. Jas is ok when kept in check by Suzi and I have cant stand Polly. Goodbye gadget show :-(

Andrew01 May 2012

Having been an avid viewer from the start, I have tried to watch this new format - but have now decided that's it for me!! Suzy was a babe and a great balance for Jason. Pollyanna and Ortis were great additions and their passion was evident from the start. Jon added a fantastic level of seriousness and was the "proper" reviewer for when you wanted the technical info. Changing this format is suicide by C5!! The new version is like a kid's programme - and is definitely missing Jon and Suzy!! Goodbye Gadget Show. RIP.

Craig A. Ramage02 May 2012

Well Well what can I say? After loving The Gadget Show for years and making the long trip from Scotland to see The Gadget Show live, it does indeed appear the end of the road. The presenters were what made the show watchable and the loss of Suzi and Jon is just a disaster. I always thought Channel 5 were beginning to rise above the other channels in commissioning programmes that were a little different. It now appears not and they have sacrificed their best programme for a poor imitation. I don't think I will bother watching anymore of the "World Tour" which is sad as I never missed an episode of the old format. Maybe Channel 4 or Sky 1 can tempt Suzi, Jon & Ortis and resurrect the old format. RIP The Gadget Show and lets save "The Gadge 3"!!!

Dekyras02 May 2012

Well, ive given the format a chance, but its dull and very contrived. There is little or no 'sparkle' between Jason and Polly. Its like comparing fifth-gear and top gear, the first is dull but informative then second is entertaining with less raw data. Sadly, I wont be watching any more.

tahoomie02 May 2012

A clear trend here. Polly is still maturing as a presenter and is now filling very large shoes. Shoes that weren't actually empty. This re-format has been sudden, unexpected and unwelcome at a time of national uncertainty. The Gadget show is (was) a safe, fun environment, where viewers could escape for an hour into blissful 'gadge' heaven. Axing most of the cast and replacing them with a posh 'romantic' holiday for two (really?) and a Ferrari rental, may seem like fun, but makes you one of 'them', not one of 'us'. And there are more of us, many more. Jason. Giving 100%, as always. YOU are now supporting the Gadget show. Please don't drop it. John and Otis. All the best for the future. Suzy, please, please go back to Moto GP!

Les02 May 2012

Gutted, all the other presenters were great and worked well together. This format will not be as good.

Baz02 May 2012

Not really interested in the gadget show any more, the program is not the same without the rest of the crew, sorry but you have a disappointed viewer here!!!

Grant02 May 2012

Such a shame, ruined a good format, won't be watching anymore, Polly is not a strong presenter,

joey02 May 2012

Won't be watching anymore, lets hope the channel bosses take head of these comments, bin polly, bring back Suzi (and the rest)

Justin HP03 May 2012

I would love to say "Are you reading this C5 execs?" in the hope that they might relent, but their first rule - 'Never Admit Your Mistakes'.

stevo03 May 2012

well well well ..what a load of crap .. the new version is rubbish watch the first one but thats its. even my lad that loved this show but didnt care about not seeing it .. pollyanna is not all that hype and to be honest not that good .. she seem to have some parts that has got her places like some you tube links .. they should have ended it all together and started up a new one off series becasuse thats all this is going to run with this one.nice one channal 5 .. if every one wanted to quit you should have dropped them one by one .. if they didnt well just shows what you lot know

David03 May 2012

I gave the show another chance but even worse than the first should be on C Beebies or some other kid channel. Talk about hyper school kids more screaming and shouting than in a play ground. no real useful content at all. Really is absolute RUBISH.

PaulBM03 May 2012

Just watched the latest episode. What a load of rubbish. They jump about like two over paid kids. Whooping and yelling like over excited Americans. (Sorry America). I've cancelled the series record, I've seen enough.

peter jones03 May 2012

Oh yes this is terrible, polly standing there watching jas in the roller suite, jas in the water jet pack screaming oh you are awesome. urghhh... like a loved up teenager. it should be titled 'jas & polly our holiday tour'. switching off...

Arron04 May 2012

Did you drop the ball here? IF you had to drop people surely most people would have said bentley and pollyanna? We all get Jason's love geek, otis was the same and well suzi was legs. But pollyanna?? she is a poor presenter, over the top and comes across as not very real at all. hating the commentary after the event when she talks about her emotions after sky diving etc?? i mean come on. eye candy i get but wasn't suzi fit as well??

Mat Jarvis04 May 2012

After watching the first couple of shows I am extremely disappointed. The new format is disjointed and uninformative. What about the great challenges, the reviews and real world tech. Bring back the old format and the old team for next year unless you want the show to be a real flop. Suzi, Ortis & John will be missed. If you read all the comments about Polly then you will realise that the only positive comments are usually aimed at her looks and not her presentation skills.

Steve 04 May 2012

Sadly you've done it all wrong breaking up the team, i will not be watching any more

Neil05 May 2012

After watching a couple of the new series, grow up Jason you are not a teenager stupid mistake to change the team will not be watching again,bye bye gadget show

Peter05 May 2012

The suits strike again and ruin something else i love. Don't get me wrong i like Jason and Pollyanna but it was the team that made it, they all added there own style and take on things. Please C5 change it back.

JT07 May 2012

I remember when they use to review gadgets, now it's just top gear with toasters. True Polly is easy on the eye, but I've got the 'net for that. Oh well, may as well watch the shopping channel.....

andy rose07 May 2012

Poor choice for the new season, this just does not work aswell. Bring back Suzi Jon & Otis & reclaim the glory.

Ang07 May 2012

Always watched this with my hubby & my 10 year old daughter, it was one of the shows that we looked forward to. But now its just Jason & Polly acting like a couple of 10 year olds talking to the camera, maybe they want to kill it off or maybe they think thats the level of thier audience.Who knows i wont be watching to find out.

PTD07 May 2012

What have you done???? At least you've just lost another viewer, pity you're unable to leave things alone when they work well

Wolfie07 May 2012

Like prolly, like Jason, but they don't make the gadget show. You had a great team that together made the show and you have ruined it. One hour of poly and Jason is too much, and the cut scenes where they go on about their experience is just annoying. The editing is stupid last week the impression was that the 3d tv in the car and crashing into the wall came after the boat when clearly the spare wheel had been fitted before the boat piece. I am getting so bored with the two presenters, I started writing this before the middle of the 7th may episode. John was great, his knowledge was obvious, the others weren't that far behind and they made the program interesting between them. And as for the competition, it was expensive at £1.50 and you've put it up to £2. Thanks for the excellent programmes in the past and goodbye from a loyal fan.

Rob07 May 2012

What have they done? Gone and ruined one of my all time favourite shows. BRING BACK THE REST OF THE CAST YOU IDIOTS! Going and ruining a perfectly good show, Pollyana and jas are just not strong enough on their own, You draw out each test for so long its boring, it makes the audience feel belittled and talks down to you. Wrong, wrong wrong, FIX IT! Until then, I will not watch

Pete08 May 2012

I was very disappointed to see the new show format and that Ortis, John and Suzi were missing. The show used to be entertaining and informative. Ortis is an excellent and engaging presenter, as are Suzi and John and they also brought a lot of credibility to the show. Jason and Polly are fine, but it was the breadth and quality of the reviews as well as the entertainment value, that made the show. The new show is a poor substitute and it isn't worth watching. Very poor decision making to break up a winning team and show.

rinoz08 May 2012

After reading all of the above responses I do agree that it's a big change going from 5 presenters to 2 and you find that the public don't always like sudden change like this especially when you drop very popular presenters. However the format did need to change as it was getting a bit stale and felt cramped and there is only so much you can do in a studio. Going by the first two episodes the new format is working well as they are showing new places with new gadgets which is refreshing, but they should have kept all 5 presenters as there was balance in their opinions and what they liked. At the moment though having only Jason & Polly is making it look like they’re on a round the world holiday show with gadgets thrown in. They’re both great presenters but I feel there is no balance. I do feel however venting anger against Jason & Polly is wrong and it should be directed to the producers of The Gadget Show. The best way would have been in my opinion is keep to this new format but have all 5 presenters covering different parts of the country that they are visiting at the time and more gadgets could then be reviewed with a good balance as before. As mention in other posts there is now competition from Sky1 but I will still be watching TGS but hope in the next year they will get the old gang back and thus be back to a winning formula.

Neil Holmes08 May 2012

The new show is of no value to me whatsoever, consumers need sound tech advice, not some over-hyped presenters holiday! Bring back Bentley Deely and most of all Suzy Perry! I won't watch any more.

Keith Kees08 May 2012

The old crew will be sadly missed. Won't be watching it again.I think the same as happened to "Salvage Squad" will happen here. The show (may) limp along for another series and then will quietly disappear.

Colin H08 May 2012

Without knowing what went on behind the scenes between last series and this new series, it is hard to say exactly why Channel 5 changed the format. Unfortunately as a long time of the show I am very disappointed. I am a large gadget fan and often my own personal knowledge was more up to date that the Gadget Show but I watched it because it was SO entertaining. The chemistry between everyone, especially Suzi and Jason was great, it was funny, informative and just great TV. The new series you can really tell Pollyanna is not true Gadget geek like Jason or John were and it really shows in this new format. Jason doesn't look like himself either. He is trying hard but that fun happy spark isn't there. Before you could tell he was having some much fun that but now it is just a job. VERY VERY SAD. I will still watch because I am a uber gadget geek but I really hope the producers of the show see sense and bring the old team back.

Justin HP08 May 2012

I'll tell you what leaves a nasty taste in my mouth, the fact that Polly & Jason are presenting it all, where's the solidarity between these supposedly very friendly presenters?! If this was me, and my 3 presenter friends were about to be sacked, because that's what happened going on public statements, I'd say to C5 'You keep all of us or none of us!" If the answer was none, they could have all gone to a different network and started again, or at least had the courage of their convictions, and left with a clear conscience, as it is I'm no longer interested in this on screen betrayal.

Ex-regualr viewer09 May 2012

Seen the new show twice now and that's enough.Not watching any more the format doesn't work. Bring back Suzi, Jon & Otis

ajw09 May 2012

What a shame, how can you be so blind to change something that works. We were presented with items of interest by presenters that were also interested in what they where doing. You have sadly changed it so that we have no information about what you are testing by two people on holiday. I have to say that i have removed the show from my SKY + record list and it is a shame that after all the years of watching i will not miss it. Please revise the format before filming any more or i will not be coming back.

Si10 May 2012

Clearly Polly is a beautiful woman but its obvious she is a poor presenter by people just mentioning how good she looks in a swimsuit. Big whoop, yeah she's hot but doesn't know squat (hey, that rhymes?!!) about presenting. I'm not a huge fan of Suzi, Hate Jon but I like Otis. Regardless of who I liked, quoting the Royal Navy - The Team Works. Its clear to me 5 have spent a lot of money going HD and had to cut costs by ridding themselves of good presenters. Jason is obviously the one that should remain but Polly is a huge mistake. I for one will be switching to other, online sources (of which there are plenty) for my tech news. Bring back the old team. RIP The Gadget Show.

Adam10 May 2012

Come on Channel 5 how about making a statement to your droves of EX VIEWERS. virtually every single coment left across all the various comment boards are negative ones (you only have to look at the comments above) and we the viewers deserve an explanation for your huge cock up in producing this pile of absolute dross. I dont think your program sponsers will be to happy either because i should imagine your viewing figures must be dropping like a stone. If you were going to remake the show and change the crew then you should have replaced all of them, Jason is as tired an act as any other members of the old crew and certainly is not going to drag in the viewers no matter how many times he says "babe". and as for polly! we thats all you need to say on that one. You have cocked up royaly on this production but the thing is are you listening to what the EX VIEWERS are saying to you and do you have any intentions of putting it right before it's to late? Bring back the team as people want and actually review products that are relevent to the majority of us in an imformative but entertaining way. The old format program wasn't broke in fact it was still miles better than SKY1's offering (nd dont forget the majority of the uk still do not subscribe to SKY and wouldn't have seen it yet anyway). Yes you could have maybe injected a new idea or two into it but to rip it up and create this pile of rubish instead was complete (and probably very expensive ) lunacy. Take your medicen Channel 5 admit you have made a complete cock up of a show with this production. listen to your viewers complaints and put it right. So come on what have you got to say to all us EX VIEWERS (and there's lots of us as you know)

fred10 May 2012

RIP Gadget Show;it is not working bring back Suzi,Otis and John for variety.Have watched for years but this world tour with the duo is DULL!

Andy Haslam10 May 2012

Watched for years not happy with new format missing John,Otis and Suzi. What next is she going to flash her boobs to get better ratings.

steve taylor11 May 2012

jason and poly are great but c5 have shot themselves in the foot by splitting up the team. if it aint broke, dont fix it !!!!!!!!!

steve11 May 2012

Have struggled through the first two episodes - just to give it a chance. Sorry guys, you have lost two long-time viewers who really looked forward to The Gadget Show every week. I hate to be negative but the new format is absolutely dire. Childish, pointless and, without Suzi and the others, a complete waste of time and money. What a shame. No doubt some clever-dick thought this would be a really good idea......

Andy Goodwin12 May 2012

I have looked forward to and watched the gadget show from the first episode. Jon provides professional factual reviews and the mix of fun provided by Jason, Suzi and Otis is a winning formula for family entertainment. Diluting this for international market growth has just killed your base market in the UK. If the bean counters insist on this then you'd be better off spliting the show in two, get a new presenter to replace Jason on the international format and reinstate the original UK team. POLY ISN't as bad at presenting as people make out and I can understand why family mom's may not appreciate her, but It makes sense to keep her in an international format (at least).

Kevin12 May 2012

Agree with everyone they have managed to ruin a great show the only person that should have gone is Polly who knows nothing about gadgets. I no longer watch it ,,,,,,,,,,,

Ben177312 May 2012

One less viewer watching the Gadget Show, unless you bring back all of the presenters. Another great show down the toilet just to save a few quid. Next years Gadget Show Live will be a little bit dull with just Polly and Jason on stage.

Jason13 May 2012

Does Ch.5 actually read these? I did not realise that they had got rid of the rest of the team until I started watching the new series. It is definitely not the same. Very poor decision and it appears to be a bit of a backstab for the other guys if you ask me. It really sucks...

Mike Nicholls14 May 2012

There have now been 3 episodes and much criticism of Channel Five for making these unnecessary (and negative) changes to the Gadget Show. Viewers are switching off. I would like Channel Five (in the face of all this criticism) to put a statement on their website explaining the reason for the decision and their justification for continuing with the new format. Given TGS is losing viewers - I would love to hear their justification for continuing with the new format.

Chris14 May 2012

As a long standing fan, I gave the new format of TGS every chance. However, after careful consideration I have decided that it STINKS. I am quite sure that they will not bring back the old team, so my only hope is that they are snapped up by someone with a little more intelligence. In the meantime I have deleted the show from my "planner"

digital artist14 May 2012

Used to watch every week for years, watched the first episode of the new series and.........well that was that, havn't watched it since...simply awful car crash tv now and the way the other presenters were dumped..... anyway presume (or is that hope) that some overpaid, tv exec with no idea what the target audience actually wanted or liked that made this truly horrendous decision has now been given the tin-tack bye bye channel 5

Martin14 May 2012

Shame on you channel 5!?!! Bring back suzi Otis and Jon. And sack your stupid researchers!

James14 May 2012

Where has suzi John and Otis gone can someone help me find them. The only reason people watched it is because of them BRING THEM BACK!!!!!!!!!!

M14 May 2012

NOOOOOOO!! Polly is so one dimensional and Jason is a shadow without the rest of the crew. Bad move, I used to love Monday nights and was really looking forward to the new series, I have switched over and sadly won't be back. Feel insulted by Five, tech please not fluff - bring back Jon and Suzi as a bare minimum.

Gordi14 May 2012

Not liking the new format, you don't need to travel the world to review tech so what's that all about? with presenters parading about in locations for no real reason other than to annoy people in austere times! and what of the other cast members?

Tanja14 May 2012

I don't like the new format of the gadget show - it's just not the same as it was! I cannot believe you have got rid of Suzi and Otis - WHY???? They were the best presenters; they made me watch the show as they made it interesting! I think the new girl Pollyanna is there just because of her looks, she brings nothing to the show. It is quite disturbing watching Jason and Pollyanna do the show together - it's just something weird about their relationship- makes me feel uncomfortable. Suzi was the expert and you could tell she was there as she was passionate about the gadgets. Pollyanna is there only for the 'fame and fortune'. I usually don't write reviews - especially not on the iPad and I feel so strongly about this that I have taken half an hour out of my day to type this whole message on my iPad! The new Gadget show makes me sick and I won't watch it again until Suzi and Otis are rehired.

Ms14 May 2012

I reckon the c5 powers that be have all had a serious overdose of STUPIDITY. How anyone can intelligently justify the getting rid of Suzi, Jon and Ortis is beyond comprehension and defies belief. As an avid viewer of TGS and a regular participant in TGS competitions I am devastated. PLEASE REVERSE YOUR ACTIONS.

geeker15 May 2012

All of you people that like polly not wearing anything are perverts!!!!

Phil15 May 2012

I have wathched the first few episodes of the new format but I am afraid that it just doesnt hold my attention I think that the content of the show has been been dumbed down for a little while now - it seems that the weekly prize draw increased each week to compensate for the lack of originality in the articles You need more presenters and fresh stories/locations not less presenters and fixed weekley locations you also need to be doing more pieces with companies looking at there R&D where they will give you access The show has become to much about form and less about content I would bring back the presenters as they seem to work well together but I would look seriously at the content and spend more time in the new developments area looking at what tech companies are showcasing Also the building challenges using new bits of tech are always going to be a winner in my book ! Hope that someone is reading all this

matthew15 May 2012

channel 5 have made a massive mistake. The gadget shown will fail and no one will be watching it. Whoever dumped the other presenters are so stupid. THICKOS

miss Geek15 May 2012

Really disappointed that Suzi, Otis and John are not in the new series. I agree with most of the other people on this forum, I've watched 2 episodes and find the show is not as interesting anymore, bring back the old format and other presenters I say. I really used to look forward to watching the gadget show but not anymore. I also aggree with some of the other people in that Pollyanna is not as strong a presenter as Suzi. Don't know if I will be watching the rest of this series. :(

Page16 May 2012

Sorry but missing the old presenters, I've watched the program for years but no more. Own goal and one less viewer for Channel 5.

Danny Kerner16 May 2012

I aggree with you decision to take it around the world but the decision to drop 2 of the three better presenters bad move C5. i however will keep tuning in only due to Jason remaining on at least a bit of comedy is still there. Sorry to the other people who have given up on the show but it now means more of an easy chance to win the comp.

Dirty McSpotty16 May 2012

I'm not watching anymore then! They didn't need Ortis and Pollyanna. It's like having two extras on Top Gear. What's on the other side?

Andy16 May 2012

For Gods sake LOOK at the camera when you're speaking "Swing & a Miss"

Neil17 May 2012

Channel 5 oh dear!!! Did not see any adverts for the new series and then I try and to find out if it has come back on again and find not only that the show has restarted but you have cut half the team. Woops

mak the d17 May 2012

well, like many i dont write reviews on the web let alone on this site about a TV show, but when something is so blatantly wrong than it has to be voiced from what i read it seems this is the "new" relaunched show .. WTF .. i was thinking this was a small series of "specials" but, unless someone can tell me otherwise, its not .. it the new format!!!!!! Polly is cute, likes her tech but is and has always been out of place in the show, on the "old" shows she always looked out of place, uncomfortable and awkward to watch. getting rid of the shows iconic pairing of Jason and Suzi is just madness and not forgetting Jon, Jon looked so out of place he was so in-place - whatever it was it worked this is truly crazy, CH5 does not have a great deal of shows that are worth watching, this was - but it did need a revamp, but i was thinking along the lines of making the show LIVE and more up to date and intercut with pre-filmed sequences, this way they could have reported on the latest tech seeing as tech moves so fast, this new format seems even more out of touch than ever again, a simple WTF to the bright spark that thought of this, downer on Jason for going along with it (but its work and he cant turn it down) and Suzi, grab Jon and pop over to CH4 and make a new tech show bad move CH5 .. bad move

David18 May 2012

Sorry but i just don't like the new format. it's like watching two 30 somethings on holiday..!! And the pretend interviews they both do during the show is so unnecessary and looks unprofessional. Bring back the previous format with the other three presenters and then at least it will appear believable and genuine. Very bad move indeed !!!

Ian18 May 2012

I agree with the majority of other comments - Channel 5 have made one big, big mistake. The new format is missing the point - gadget testing! You don't need worldwide trips, just reviews of gadgets - compare one against another. The best presenters were dropped. The show needs to go back to the format of a few years ago - it was doing the same for gadgets as Top Gear does for cars - more big stunts and less content. Listen to your viewers Channel 5 - re-think!

RT18 May 2012

The writing was on the wall when Pretty Polly first joined, Suzi is great bring her back, better legs better knowledge just better all round. The new format is rubbish, too much travel not enough gadgets. Switching off.

keith18 May 2012

I never have written about a tv program before but. This has. Made me angry, you have killed a great program restore it straight away

Paul19 May 2012

After watching the show since it started and now in the new format without the three previous presenters I can watch no more. Shame, a great show has been ruined by cost cutting. The old presenters were great very professional and enthusiastic especially Suzi Perry. I also attended the Gadget Show live at the NEC. Pity I will miss you old Gadget Show.

shaun21 May 2012

oh what have you done channel 5 ??you have ruined what was one of your best shows on your station. After just checking checking the viewing figures for last week, your so called rebooted gadget show isnt even in the top 30 anymore well i think you better had put on your other boot and get rid of the changes you have done and REBOOT the original team asap before you bevome a total joke of a tv channel

Emlyn21 May 2012

Not liking the new format at all, specially the editing where they get interviewed during a section about what they thought about things ... also who cares about a £1500 watch that can take a bullet (last week) didn't you know there's a recession???

Donna21 May 2012

Well ten minutes into tonight's episode and i've already turned over. Not made it more than 20 minutes since the "revamp". I won't be tuning in after this. Only show I used to watch on CH.5 so another viewer gone. Really can't believe somebode thought this format would work. Poor poor decision CH.5

Mike21 May 2012

Sorry but the new program is out of touch with the needs of the viewer. I've watched enough and can't watch any more. C5 have in effect killed the program with these changes. I bet there won;t be anothe seies afte this one !

Gift21 May 2012

I don't mind a revamp but dropping most of the presenters? What were you thinking? Ortis was always entertaining, Jon refreshingly serious and interested as for Suzie, she could weld! Weld damn it! No offense to Polly, but I'm not even convinced she's interested in gadgetry. Furthermore, I can't get over the suspicion that the idea was to supplant Suzie by bringing in "eye candy". If I'm right then you've obviously picked the wrong audience, and I, like everyone else, am pretty disgusted.

Tess21 May 2012

Really, really hating the new format....Whilst Jason is great, Pollyanna is not someone I respect in any way. The whole point of the brilliant Gadget show was the variety of presenters bringing their different points of view. Loved Suzi, John & Ortis....probably won't watch any more as the dynamics between Polly & Jason are too full on and annoying all the time.

james5821 May 2012

i do like jason and polly, but without suzi it seems listless. sadly disappointing. I have missed some episodes and really dont care. Likewise I cant be bothered with the competition, hopefully this will hit you in the pocket and sort it out before the show moves to another channel and me (and others with it)

Bev21 May 2012

Question : Why do I want to watch two 30 somethings on a world tour screeching & screaming when I really want to watch the Gadget Show?? Answer : I don't! And I won't be watching any more. RIP Gadget Show - you will be missed....

Tony21 May 2012

Im not a fan of the new format, it's just not doing it for me. Bring back the award winning format and the presenters we know and love!

PJ21 May 2012

Disappointing - C5 have broken something that worked....

SBR21 May 2012

No sorry this is just a cheap shadow of the former format. In the old format I could imagine myslef using some of the tech, and indeed it guided several purchasing decisions, but this just doesn't cut it. Two spoilt clebs playing in the toy cupboard. I have stopped watching, its too irritating.

Jamie21 May 2012

I agree with the majority here. You have killed it!!! Why anyone would think axing all but two of a great cast, packing them off on what is basically a spoilt holiday and expect us to watch it is a moron!!

Daniel Lyons21 May 2012

What the hell has happened to the gadget show we all used to love. i loved it before they have just ruined it i dont like the way it is its not the same without jon & suzi and ortis whats going on

Adam22 May 2012

So The Gadget Show world tour doesn't even make it into the top 30 viewed programs on Channel 5 anymore. You're being outdone by Neighbours and Home and away for heavens sake! but viewers are quite happy to turn back to Channel 5 at 9:00pm after the show has finished to watch the fishing program. Are you getting the message yet Channel 5? people are turning off in their droves because this program is so bad. How could you have got it so wrong! Your two chosen presenters have turned into two of the most irritating people on TV such is their level of overblown self importance and (worse still) infantile styles of presentation, to be honest I think the krankies or the chuckle brothers would do just as good a job such is the level of childishness displayed by these two. Perhaps you should reschedule the program to about 4:00pm in the afternoon as you may have a better chance of capturing what appears to be your target audience now, because the program certainly now seems more suited for children's TV now. Your program sponsors and advertisers must be pulling their hair out at the truly disastrous viewing figures and will probably be considering keeping their wallets firmly shut when you go back for more of their money for the production of the next series of this dross. So you have turned a reasonably successful program with acceptable viewing figures into one of the lowest viewed programs on the channel, I think someone deserves an award for that achievement don't you! This current series has been so bad i have a sneaky feeling that we wont be seeing the gadget show again and perhaps it should have been titled the 'gadget show farewell tour' . still there's always neighbours to watch isn't there.

Ben Brown 22 May 2012

I Think the new show is great! really enjoying it! have not watched the old one much didnt like that Suzi tbh! but the new show is fun!

richard manning22 May 2012

do not like the new show one bit.the format should not have been changed from the old team.why is it the tv people seem to want to change things but never ask those who matter ie the fans.

Dave22 May 2012

Really really disappointed by the show now, it's got cancelled written all over it. Its been going for years be a shame but this show is now dead to me..........RIP Gadget show

Gerard Guay23 May 2012

So upset at loosing a really good show. Thats how I feel I have lost it. Gadget show was all 5 presenters. I watched Gadget Show World Tour episode in Japan with the robot fighting. Nice feature but should not have replaced the old format.. I have now switched off to watching this format. I support other people here by saying why? why? why?

Jo finn23 May 2012

I have to admit I feel the same, I keep looking for the camera shot when it pans to either Suzie, John and Otis...massive mistake as viewers loved the chemistry between the team...Sad loss for us all. I wonder if the Beeb would think of employing them to make rival show...then maybe, Jason and polly can join that team....and we'd all be happy again

PJB24 May 2012

Gotta say I agree with all the comments above. I've been watching the programme ever since Ortis joined the team it's been absolutely brilliant. Jason, Susie, Ortis and John worked together and it was just really good fun. It quickly became one of my top three programmes on TV. When Polly came along I wasn't so keen, but it still had the appeal and I recorded it religiously evey week. Now the forumla that worked so well has just been destroyed. Bring back the other three and please please please please please (etc.) don't fix what isn't broken. We love The Gadget Show, but not without three ingredients that are presently missing! And for the first time in years I've actually stopped recording it!

Kiran24 May 2012

You have seen the 'fans' raging in the comments, now fix your show or you will lose those 'fans' and it will lose steam, and you won't have a purpose in life. The truth hurts. Better fix it now.

Rob m24 May 2012

Its madness to break up that team. It was essential viewing with Otis, Suzie, Jon, Polly and Jason. It's a real shame. It was the only reason to watch channel 5.

Steve D28 May 2012

Lots of comments from Feb. saying it will be a bad show .... I've reserved judgement now its May and yep they were right the new show just isn't that good for all the glamorous locations.. More of a Gadget world jolly and a tiny bit of gadget reviews with overlaid graphics, poor. I mean the new tour would be good if it was a tomorrows world type show on location at university's or labs. Showing the future of consumer electronics prototypes and scientific innovation. A trip to Honda to see azimo on his pre programmed route walking, or gadgets so expensive the ordinary guy will never afford, just isn't good enough. Channel five if you want so save money make the show 30 minutes long, don't axe respected presenters. Polly may be eye candy but that's about it, which doesn't bode well for her as there will always be a younger model. At least Suzy and Jon game me the feeling they had researched things they where reviewing. After seeing an old repeat of the gadget show on channel Dave, it really does show that the revamp has taken all that was good and flushed it down the toilet. :(

david28 May 2012

jason and polly are good but suzi is a must , what are u doing channel 5 bring her back and does jasn fancy polly maybe

Elaine Gilling28 May 2012

Really miss Suzie Otis and John just not the same!! won't be watching without them!!! Bring them back. Loved the format as it was why change it?

Richard28 May 2012

Have watched some of this series, waiting for u to explain when the others will be returning to find out they r not. How can u be so arrogant when I have religiously watched the previous series due in part to the great banter between them all. You must be mad to change such a winning formulae you have lost my patronage.

Iain S28 May 2012

Apparently my real thoughts are due for moderation so here's the short version. Stupid decision, no one is happy, you could of killed the show.

topaz29 May 2012

Guys, it isn't working. Listen to your viewer reviews. Yes, Polly's legs are great and Jason looks good in a t-shirt, but that's not the reason most of us were watching the show to start with. We watched it for the gadgets. Pure and simple. The presenters were just the icing on the cake. They made it fun with their interaction, but the more this show tries to compete with Top Gear the more pointless it becomes. Top Gear itself has become a parody of car shows; why would you want to imitate that? Like some of the others above I waited with interest to see how this would turn out, but I've barely watched two episodes since the revamp. I can watch travel shows on any channel. I can watch fit presenters on any channel. I can get gadget breakthrough news much faster on the internet than you can get it to us by filming them going around the world. It's the gadget show. Not 'Around the World in 80 Gadgets'. Bring back the actual reviews. And Jon. And Suzy. And Otis. Or let the show bow out gracefully.

Stella Dave29 May 2012

Another very disappointed viewer here, the Gadget Show WAS a regular watch in our household. New show is terrible! Fact: Polly Anna is an awful presenter, very unlikable, insincere and so obviously clueless about any of the tech on the show. Bring back the original crew and format please!

Billy P30 May 2012

I have to agree with the majority of comments above. This to me feels like a travel show with some tech thrown in. All we have gotten so far is a couple of presenters screaming at each other and saying how cool they are. Most of the gadgets that have been shown are way out of your average punters league. Any of the test could of been done within the UK but I suppose nice job if you can get it. What made TGS old format special was the interaction between the co-presenters. They all have there own views and take on gadgets, it just seems to me from what I have watched its Polly (everyone has there favourite presenter, but Polly seems to be bottom of that list while Jas is at the top, so no compromise for those watcher inbetween) screaming as Jas tries out the expensive boys toys. It's a shame as I know that in reality there is little or no chance of the 3 amigos ever coming back. I would be inclined to agree if Suzi, Otiz and John did another show I would watch that instead, as this new format is not the gadget show but wish you were here.

george30 May 2012

what the hell have u done to 1 of my favorite programs,bring back the rest of the team,just not the same has been removed from my sky planner:(

Chalky30 May 2012

Get rid of of Jason Bradbury, and bring back the remainder of the old team. I suspect we've now seen the final demise of the Gadget Show, or should that now read the "Jason Show"?

John 01 June 2012

Last serious "World Tour" very switchoffable in fact did did several times. Hyper Jason only watchable in measured doses, Polly same but must feel pressure to be eye candy all the time. Stupid idea of cull as John added proper consumer seriousness and OTis and Suzi gave a "What normal people would think" more subtle and understandable feel to all the reports and an antidote to Jason's helium fueled tiresome presentation. May watch again but won't look forward to it as in the past. Show bosses taking viewers for granted.

Tracey Hartley01 June 2012

Really? Is this the best you can do?! It's a sad mock copy of a previously fantastic show. I've spent the series wondering who Polly blew to get the job and bewildered by how exhausting the show has become - it seems to be one big ego trip for Jason, with Polly clapping her hands behind him. Sad. Awful. Won't be watching any more.

Peter02 June 2012

I watched this new series to give it a chance and it's rubbish. Old format was much better and I miss the old presenters. Gutted as I used to love this show!Bring back the other presenters and change the format back. If you want to improve then feature more tech reviews than the silly challenges.

SBR02 June 2012

Talk about an own goal, you took a fantastic popular programme and reduced it to "the only way is gadgets" it is nowhere near as good. It is like serving just vegetables for dinner and expeciting evrrybody to think its beter than a full plate. You got this SO wrong and should be sacked.

gefspacegirl06 June 2012

sack the rest of the team - me no watching these two - the gimp and the bombo - see ya wouldn't wanna be ya!

Nicholas Feather06 June 2012

The gadget shows long runs we're great this short run with just two presenters has not got it right at all. The studio based weekly magazine series with the origanal presenters never got stale but first they brought in Dallas then Otis and finaly the talentless flirt that is Pollyanna.This short run of specials doesn't cut it. I will no longer be watching channel 5 as the one good programme they had has been destroyed.

Heskey07 June 2012

"SBR - "the only way is gadgets" " I like that, I like that allot Ufortunately I have to say that you have ruined your only decent show! I wonder if another broadcaster will decide to move into the technology area and put it on prime time? There is clearly a market for it!!!

Geeza07 June 2012

I thought the world tour with Pollyanna and Jason without the rest of the team was a temporary thing. Even so it simply wasn't the same. As usual, fans of the show have absolutely no say whatsoever. Way to reward loyal viewership. I've nothing against Jason and Pollyanna, but sometimes a team just clicks. There was absolutely nothing wrong with Jason, Otis, Suzi and John. Oh well. Looks like I'll have to watch The Gadget Geeks after all.

Stripey10 June 2012

I am a gadget widow but actually enjoyed watching the gadget show. John Bentley and THE TEAM, were entertaining, funny and insightful. Now its just some bald guy with glasses and a girl who looks good in a bikini. Big deal.

John F11 June 2012

Def not as good as the last series, bring back the old cast, missing all the challenges.

dean12 June 2012

R.I.P The gadget show sorry channel five youve made a mistake getting shot of suzi,john and otiz,i use to love the weekly challenges and competions between the guys.gooner switch over to gadget geeks on sky now what a shame you had to destroy a winning formula.

Phil14 June 2012

Bring back Jon, Suzi and Otis! The mix made the show. How can you get rid of quality people who got the show to where it is today.

Trevor14 June 2012

I like the new format, although I think they should have kept Suzi as well as if not instead of Polly, but I'm happy enough with dropping Jon & Ortis. Suzi is a lot more knowledgeable about gadgets, whereas Polly is more of a bit of eye candy who just nods and agrees with Jason. The challenges thankfully have also been scaled back a bit as well as most of them were usually pretty pointless. To me it seems to be a bit more about gadgets again, instead of the hour long Apple advert it had practically become. When Polly came on board, I had a feeling Suzi was going to be nudged out, I just didn't think it would be a complete cull. I would say the new format though is down to cost saving than anything else.

Ged_Kelly16 June 2012

I haven't watched the new format, other than the first episode (poor). I'm not going to either. Jon was level-headed and authoritative, Ortis was funny and engaging, Suzi was the heart of the show for me, cooling down Jason's squealing fanboy enthusiasm with a cool word or two (not to mention her other appealing qualities). Whereas Polly has been an inexplicable waste of space since she first joined the show. What is she for? She brought nothing to the show, and was entirely unnecessary from day one. Consider me an ex-viewer. This reformatting decision ranks alongside New Coke, as far as I am concerned. "So we've got a product which is well-loved by its consumers. Here's a great idea - let's completely change it. They'll love that!"

martin17 June 2012

i have been whatching the gadget show from day 1, i like the line up that used to be suzi and jon, jason, the new gadget show is rubbish, and polly was the weakest link, and you keep her on LOL , X fan goodbye

CJ19 June 2012

I have been really slow on the uptake here.. I thought that these World Tour episodes were a warm-up to the real Show, with the full presenting team - not the actual series! How disappointed am I now?!! The 'missing' three presenters used to give the show a great deal more credibility than it displays now. I'll miss Suzi too much to watch another series in the new format.. if there will be any more. To my mind, she was the absolute linch pin of the show. What a huge shame.

Ben Hanson25 June 2012

Well done Channel 5 you just ruined probably you're best program, whats The Gadget Show without the original presenters Suzi and the legend that is Jon Bentley, sorry but this fails.

Bill J26 June 2012

Do the right thing. Admit you made a terrible mistake and bring back the crew. Fast-forwarded most of the last series, but won't be watching any more. Sucessfully destroyed a really good show.

Tony06 July 2012

What a disappointment watching the new format. I assumed it was a fill in until the next series. Put the team back together. Why mess with a winning formula.

charles07 July 2012

Just found out about Channel 5's worst mistake in years. The gadget show was the only must-watch show they had. Cancelling it was stupid. I thought the 'world tour' was just a little side-show they were doing while the main show was off the air. Surly they must realize that Jon and Suzi ARE the gadget show. Jason can be a little annoying, Otis is a bit light, and that new girl, I forget her name, is pointless. The new show, utter turd that it is, dull as reailty TV, must cost more than the original, so surely it wasn't just a budget decision. There is some total idiot in the Channel 5 management responsible for this. That person is incompetent, of bad judgement, and must be sacked. Then start the new series of the Gadget Show. Dump that new girl, though.

jaba thehun15 July 2012

C5, your loss is Moto GP's gain. Come on home Suzi Perry we love you at Motogp. C5 thats the dumbest thing you have done to date, put Suzi Perry in a empty room with a tv cam doing noughting would have more viewers than most of C5 tv output. try putting Suzi Perry, Sue Perkins an Sue Pollard in BigBrother Celeb and see the numbers that watch !!!. ps - put all the other Sues in as well, Suzi Q, Sue bow, Sue Barker, Sue Cook, Sue Katona, Sue Nicholls, Sue Lawley, an so on.

Shugg20 July 2012

This was the only show I watched on C5 and the "rebooted" version was embarrassingly bad. C5 now deleted from Freeview channels. Unless you bring back Suzi and Jon, it will stay in the bin.

Rio20 July 2012

I just watched the replay today and I thought this season is just a one-off season for Polly and Jason and next season everybody will be back. Shame that I was totally wrong. I have the same opinion as others here...Polly and Jason are good but it will never be the same again without the rest of the gang. I also agree with people saying why fix something which is not broke. This season C5 bring up world series. I wonder what they are going to do next season as I cant imagine any possible continuation.

John21 July 2012

Why

duncan23 July 2012

just want to add my name to the list of gadget show fans who is no longer watching.....whos decision was it to break up the original team and destroy the original format??? was there a falling out among the members?.....cost cutting?.....MADNESS.....I REALLY LOOKED FOREWARD TO THE GADGET SHOW EVERY WEEK.....

Wes26 July 2012

NO! Bring back the full crew...or you have lost a viewer!

Chris28 July 2012

The old gadget show was amazing and the teams chemistry was one of the shows main attractions. I especially loved the world record challenges but now there is none of that. The gadget show world tour is a good idea and would work well with THE FULL TEAM and the same format as the old version but going abroad to test gadgets and do challenges instead of the U.K . Please bring back the old version. Everyone brought their own unique qualities to the show and as a whole it was perfect but without the full team it is lacking the team quality.

Max28 July 2012

I think it's very clear from everybody's comments that the original Gadget Show was brilliant. Why change something that was working? I much preferred the original and I miss Jon, Suzi and Ortis! Change it back! PLEASE!

Max28 July 2012

Why not make both?

Chris Forrester30 July 2012

I have watched every season since the show first began. GS was my must see show on TV and like many others paid my tax on hope that was the competition. Watched the first two episodes of the new series and knew I wouldn't watch anymore. The heart has really gone from the show. Having paid to go to the gadgets show live, I was thrilled with the interplay rapport and camaraderie between all the presenters. Amazingly this was after they had found out that they were no longer on the show. The consummate professionals. It is such a shame that the show has gone in the direction it has and this interplay is no longer there. It was a bold move to change the format of a successful show, a braver move would be to admit it hasn't worked and bring back the old team if they will come back.

Steve M31 July 2012

Watched half of the first ep. of the new series and switched over. I'm sorry but Polyanna has an extremely 'cold' delivery, and absolutely none of the chemistry or wit Suzi had. She also clearly has absolutely no interest in the subject matter, I think we all know why she got the job. Nice work Ch5....

alex15199702 August 2012

Ch5 bring back Suzi,Ortis and jon. They all brought some humour and intrest to the show yet still managing to give us great gadget advice! They all worked so well toghther! Why fix something that isn't broken, and looking at the other comments im not the only one that thinks this. Now do us and yourself a favour, get them back on the show!

K.Johns05 August 2012

Good bye Gadget Show I have watched the show from day 1 and always found Jon,Suzi and Ortis to provide inteligent and well presented information , as well as being very entertaining. I cant see the new program lasting more than one series , but who knows.

David Khan23 August 2012

I wrote a lengthy letter to Channel Five to explain my disgust and the implications of what was about happen to the viewing figures of this once great show (certainly in my Top Three (Before Pollyanna). This was when I first read the article on the internet, about the new format. They hadn't listened, they hadn't took on board, Polyanne was more suited for those Web blogs, not the main show, if you think the viewing figures are bad for this season, wait until the next, any gadget show specials might help figures a bit, but overall "IT'S GOING DOWN". Shame though, I especially enjoyed John's segments the most.

MalcTUFTYBrown29 August 2012

Only just found out that the Gadget show as I knew it ie. with all the team John, Suzi Ortis etc. etc. is no more.....WHY OH WHY????? I used to love that programme...watched it from day one.....rarely missed an episode...I thought The gadget show world tour was a spin-off from the Gadget show.....didn't realise they've killed the original format....Shame on you Channel 5...... SHAME!!!!!!!!!.....watch the ratings plummet to an all time low now.....thats if it already hasn't been shelved due to poor viewing figures????

MalcTUFTYBrown29 August 2012

Only just found out that the Gadget show as I knew it ie. with all the team John, Suzi Ortis etc. etc. is no more.....WHY OH WHY????? I used to love that programme...watched it from day one.....rarely missed an episode...I thought The gadget show world tour was a spin-off from the Gadget show.....didn't realise they've killed the original format....Shame on you Channel 5...... SHAME!!!!!!!!!.....watch the ratings plummet to an all time low now.....thats if it already hasn't been shelved due to poor viewing figures????

Andy Williams 02 September 2012

Please please return the gadget show, the new format is utter rubbish will no longer watch the new show until the old presenters are back and the show has returned to the old format.

Karl20 September 2012

Really disapointed that the old style Gadget show was changed. Channel 5 - if you want to get it back on track get Jason, Suzi, John and Ortis Back - Drop the Challenges in all four corners of the world, they were boring! Why go abroad to test headphones - madness! And do some proper in depth reviews of the latest tech and upcoming technology like the show used to have. Please bring back the winning formula for the army of fans that have supported the programme from day 1.

Mike Harris25 September 2012

It's a shame that no one from the production side of the show has had the nerve to respond. This was a great show that I have enjoyed for many years, but the new format is lack-lustre and frankly boring. All of the original presenters added a little to make up the whole which was a fine show. Please bring back the original format. Dissapointed.

Robert Smith26 September 2012

What have you done you fools the new show was crap and I've watched from the start someone needs the sack for this. I definitely won't be watching this garbage any more.

Ant0830 September 2012

Polly's very pretty, but sadly she does remind me of alan partridge at times!

Solomon01 October 2012

I genuinely thought it was a between seasons show. To get rid of the people with the best personalities to show that dull world tour was one of the most vacuous decisions I have ever seen. Absolute madness. Such a shame that a moron with absolutely no idea of their audience has killed such a great show. Such a shame. Channel 5, you are absolute morons. A winning format in a time of diluted tv choices is rare. But hey you obviously know so much more R.i.p gadget show. Killed by morons

Tim02 October 2012

Just found out that Gadget Show is no more and as some of the other posts say, I too thought that the World Tour was just a 'between seasons' filler. People watch for the gadgets and the sheer enthusiasm (genuine that is) that the main four presenters brought to the show. I just don't get why you would screw this fantastic formula up deliberately. Staggering that you decide to drop the only decent show on the whole channel. And Polly, shame on you for not having an interest in the thing you are presenting, though it does amuse me when you feign excitement at very unnatural points, in your pieces to camera. Though overall this does detract from the show. Have you thought about Dancing on Ice - it's really not anything against you personally, just that if you weren't there then the old team would have to get back together!

Gary17 October 2012

Huge mistake

Paul 20 October 2012

Just thought I would google to find out when the new series of the gadget show will start. To my shock 3 of the best presenters was dropped. NOT MY LOVLEY SUZI I HAT YOU CHANNEL 5 . The only decent programme you produced and you mess it up then remove it. I also thought the world tour was a filler before new series. Channel 5 is ONE BIG JOKE MIGHT AS WELL PULL THE PLUG ON THE CHANNEL AS WELL.

Jack26 October 2012

OMG!!!!! What on earth did you brats at C5 do? I just went to look up the gadget show on google (we get the shows late where i live) and I found that they kicked out Otis, Suzi and Jon!!! What the heck?? Well this is another viewer who wont be watching your show anymore. You have lost another viewer. Yes i really like Jason but the show isnt the same without ortis suzi or jon. I am starting a facebook page please like it everyone so that maybe we can make them bring them back on the show. Please like this page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Petition-to-get-Ortis-Suzi-and-Jon-back-on-the-Gadget-Show/ if you want them to be brought back.

Jim28 October 2012

Been watching since the first series and will not be watching the new one. Channel 5, I hope you read your comments because there are hundreds of people here telling you this is a bad decision. Watch your ratings plummet.

roger29 October 2012

WHY,?

otisbently30 October 2012

sad i like suzy they must ave axed her coz polly is younger and hotter

Iain31 October 2012

Last time I posted here it was to moan about the waste of time that was (is?) the prize bundle - I wasn't hugely surprised when C5 deleted my post. Now I've discovered that the last run with only Jason and Polly wasn't a summer special type thing so I won't bother tuning in any more - why would I waste my time on half a show spent reading out lists of stuff, a third of opening and closing credits + ad-break, and the rest some sort of world tour of stuff that is pretty irrelevant to me.

stuart02 November 2012

jason and pollyanna are great, but out of respect for suzi, ortis and john, i will not be watching the new series!

Alan02 November 2012

If Suzi, John and Otis are not in the new series I`m afraid I wont be watching anymore. Shame, what were you thinking Ch5.

Sanders family02 November 2012

Sorry three more that wont be watching the new series. We had watched the gadget show from the start and love suzi and Jon. Otis was a great addition and made my disable son laugh. But no more. Sad times. Won't be going to the live show next year either.

Sarah N03 November 2012

So, another series of just Jason and the dreadful Pollyana. Such a shame. Channel 5 have ruined a great show. The last series was dire. I probably won't even bother watching this one at all. Suzi and Jon were great presenters, and Ortis, although not a great presenter was good to watch. Shame on you Channel 5

Douglas Thorburn04 November 2012

Bit gutted they have changed the format but I could watch polly all day long!!!!!!

bezzer8705 November 2012

Well it's goodbye Gadget show from me. No Suzi, Jon or Ortis means no go for me. Such a shame. RIP Gadget sow :(

Nikki 05 November 2012

An old man thinking he's cool chasing after a wannabe presenter, singer whatever she fancies this week blonde.... Are you mad! Where have the professional presenters gone? Whos idea was this it's ridiculous! The presenters made the show.... These two are pants and I hope your rarings will reflect this.... Another viewer watching another channel, I can't stand Polyanna! Even my son has asked not to watch it due to your poor decisions...and he loved the show. Bring back Suzi, Otis and John!... Tut tut channel 5!!!!!

al05 November 2012

Rubbish, bring back the old crew and format!

gw05 November 2012

Poor poor poor bring back the old crew. switch channels after 10 Mins

Bowser05 November 2012

I have been a faithful gadget show fan, but half way through the new show I have turned it off, shame it was a good show but I really don’t like the new format. It doesn’t help that the presenters that have been kept were not my favourite. It’s just not as interesting, all a bit hectic and all show no go. Cancelled the series link on sky.

Bowser05 November 2012

I have been a faithful gadget show fan, but half way through the new show I have turned it off, shame it was a good show but I really don’t like the new format. It doesn’t help that the presenters that have been kept were not my favourite. It’s just not as interesting, all a bit hectic and all show no go. Cancelled the series link on sky.

Mike05 November 2012

I didn't see the "new" series earlier this year and have just watched one part of tonight's show - for me it's one part too many!! Polly needs to find another role and Jason is "flat" without the banter between the others - please bring back Suzi, John and Ortis. For me the Gadget Show was as much the presenters as the show's content. The show worked - didn't need fixing - so why ruin it? From one ex-Gadget Show watcher

JustSo06 November 2012

I have to agree with most other posters here, the show is bland and has lost it's edge, you need all the presenters so get the others back ... thats assuming they want to come back after being stabbed in the back.

Trev06 November 2012

I really hoped someone at Five might have made a brave and strong decision and brought back the original presenters, but nope. Five has completely ruined its only decent show. You have lost us as a family of viewers and a family who always went to the gadget show live, we will continue to avoid this show out of respect for Suzi, Jon and Ortis, the treatment they received (from "friends") was disgusting. I live on the hope one day a strong person will take over at five and rectify this mistake. RIP Gadget Show. I'll continue watching Arrow thank you.

Sam06 November 2012

Was excited about the new series, but after watching it don't think I'll be coming back!

Darren06 November 2012

Very sad to see the new format continues. IT DOESNT WORK !!!!! Just not the same without the full team. What a big mistake. Have never missed an episode but will no longer be watching.

Jay06 November 2012

I think Polly and Jason are good, but the show was much better before with the other guys as well.....some times its better to put your hands up and say "we made a mistake, we are going back to how we used to do it" :-)

Rob06 November 2012

The format was getting a bit tired but its a great shame that they've lost John, Otis and Suzi. John brought a certain gravity to the show and Suzi was just Suzi. Otis was OK. Shame, shame, shame! It's not worth more than 30 minutes in its current format and the competition is just tedious. I always record the show and fast-forward through the comp.

Carolyn07 November 2012

Well, that's another four that the programme has lost, plus we won't be going to the live show any more. The format was perfect before, now it's a drone. I'm watching the only episode of this new format that I will ever watch. Was shocked (and I'm no prude!) by the lingering shot on Polly's chest (the testing of the washer/dryers), it was out of step with the show and if that's what they want to use Polly for I hope she's getting very, very well paid for it. Now they're 'testing/reviewing' phones, but the filming is all over the place, I have no idea what they're talking about, the actual technical info apears to be non-existent. It's all just merging into one long lump of noise and jigging-about-filming. Dire. Absolutely dire.

ron07 November 2012

JUST sat down to watch new series after the summer specials. One of the programs my 14 year old son and i enjoy together. Bye then gadget show. Not good enough.

graeme v07 November 2012

I'd assumed the world tour was a special because most of the team were busy. Just watched the 1st show ... most of the presenters missing . Now I realise the show is gone for good ... bummer ... also the only show I watched with my 13 year old son. Let's hope the BBC step up to the plate.

Fluffydave08 November 2012

New format is awful. How could you take such a successful show and turn it into such unwatchable dross.

Gstyle09 November 2012

Just switched on to watch and no SUZI !!!!! Sorry C5 no Suzi, no me watching !! RIP Gadget show the beginning of the end !!

Foggy09 November 2012

No Suzi, Ortis or Jon, what a load of crap! Come on BBC this is a show that should be picked up, even if it needs to air on BBC3 or 4

alan10 November 2012

Well, that's the end of the gadget show then. Heads should be rolling at channel 5 for this fiasco.

beverley maggs11 November 2012

Whole family now not watching the Gadget Show, very disappointed with new series.

Bob Bell12 November 2012

Couldn't agree more with everyone else, missed last weeks show but have just switched off at the first ad break on week two? Been an avid gadget show watcher since its inception but C5 have lost another viewer with this.

Jason dingle12 November 2012

Why????? This show was a great show with all the presenters and now all we get is Jason " listen to me I'm amazing" Bradbury ... Tried watching new series but he is just to in your face and gets to excited about nothing . So I'm sorry to say cant watch any more , shame cos it Was a really good show . Bring back other 3 and try it without him .. Just proved it when they made the talking robot and he chose it to look and sound like him self ..

Wozza12 November 2012

Tried to like the new series but without the other 3 it's just a poor imatation. Going to switch over and never return to this rubbish.

Scott12 November 2012

Just switched on and realised the best part of the crew was missing. Where's Jon, Ortis and Suzi? Also agree Pollyanna is a poor excuse for a presenter (no offence Pollyanna, but better supporting then presenting). Jason should have disagreed to have done it without the others. Wont be the same - switching off immediately, lost me as a viewer. I'll have to get my fix with the Gadget Geeks, as this format has just lost the plot. Ever wondered why Top Gear done so well for sooooo long - because they never messed with a winning formula!

Nellieduff12 November 2012

Just isn't the same without the old crew, lacks the same vibe and Polly is no match for Suzi Perry. Bring back the rest of the team please.

M knight 12 November 2012

Completely agree with the majority of people posting. You have completely ruined the show. The five presenter line up was fine. The new line up and going abroad is of no relevance and has no bearing on anything I'm interested in. UK tech ( with a limited amount of what's coming) but the show needs to say about what we can seriously expect to buy and use in the uk. And the new presenter format just doesn't work as well.

Rich12 November 2012

I've been to the last two Gadget Show live events at the NEC and watched (past tense) the show religiously. .. sadly no more. Sorry but the new format just doesn't work. Who's idea was this? Really? Jason, Jon, Suzi and Ortis WHERE the Gadget Show #epicfail

Andy Foley12 November 2012

Sorry guys you have blown it. Two presenters is boring and Really miss the interactions between the team and diverse opinions. Stopping watching after half on first programme. Bye!

Rammo12 November 2012

What a disappointment, the first chance we've had to watch the new series and turned over after 10 minutes. The formats been ruined and the whole show is now boring. Used to look forward to each episode but won't be watching again if thats what's offered

Dan from Newcastle12 November 2012

I'm gutted that 1 of my favourite shows hash been completely ruined by C5. I hope the producers take notice of the shows fans on here and put it right because the format with just Jason and Polly is nowhere near good enough. I like them both as well but PLEASE FIX IT FOR NEXT SERIES or the show will crash and burn. :-(

Mark 12 November 2012

The new show feels like a "Budget" show. I was avid fan, not anymore, as I miss the different qualities of the various presents, with their varied technical skills. I think that I won't bother whether or not that I see it. Whereas in the past it was a "must" see

Paula Bainbridge12 November 2012

What are you doing! It was a team. Bring back the team, PLEASE.

Ruffey12 November 2012

I have complete respect for Jason and Polly, but cannot believe that the shows senior management have removed all the other presenters! They were a great team it's a shame they had to changed it.

freezer18112 November 2012

hope they fix this mistake, The show has gone from 5G to 3G

Kylieb12 November 2012

Ermmm no thanks TGS, without da other 3 i'll have to say "Im Out" Guess the show will be off air next season lack of ratings! serves u ryt!!!

David White12 November 2012

The Gadget Show, The very best programme of the week, something to look forward to, Great chemistry between Presenters, A joy to watch..... BUT having watched the first two episodes.... Oh what has happened. One hour of high paced, high energy... Nothing. Jon, Suzi and Otis are missed so much. Maybe this is a ploy to build up to a bring all the presenters back in a blaze of Publicity in a few months when viewing figures are down to Zero. Clever bunch at Channel 5

deSiem13 November 2012

only signed up to agree with comments here. Series has been removed from series link recording.

HFTSHOOTER14 November 2012

Hi,agree with everyone else here,sorry....You had a winning show,watched by a very large audience,including LIVE shows,and you just ruined it...I gave it a go,but im sorry to say,its not working..No more live shows or TV series for me after this series is over unless the next series brings back the others and the format that worked is reinstalled,who the hell buys these gadgets you have on now,oh yeah,the MINORITY with the money to do so,what about the other 95%..US...Wake up Channel 5 and smell the coffee....

nwharmby14 November 2012

Hi TGS & C5, Just before I start, I have been watching TGS since the very start and never missed an episode or a GS LIVE. I found over ther years the show improved every time and it was at its best with Jason, Susie, Jon, Polly & Otis. The format of the show was the best, internationally! However I am absolutely gutted with the changes. Although both Jason and Polly are great presenters and I love the way they work together, they were better with the rest if the gang and I believe they'd agree. The format is like every other show out there and doesn't look anywhere near as gud as it used to. I can only think the reason C5 have done this to the show and disappointed fans is the old budget and current economic climate. As a long and huge fan of the show I'm trying to give this new show, as that what it is, a go, but I'm not hopeful:(. REALLY GUTTED

Donovan 17 November 2012

Oh dear - poor show! Nothing wrong with previous presenters and format. Just not interested in the new show. Lots of travel, rushing, blingyness.

Dominic currivan 19 November 2012

Saddens me the new format is a bit naff. It's like the Jason and polly show. I've watched since day 1 and won't. Be watching anymore. I feel when they brought in polly it turned a show which resembled blue Peter. Shame I used to look forward to Monday night, not any more. Bad move Chanel 5

Sam19 November 2012

C5 should be ashamed

Andrew Morden19 November 2012

New show is terrible and boring, bring back Suzi and Jon!!1

John-boy19 November 2012

I used to love watching the chemistry on screen between presenters (not too much of any individual ego), I was even happy to watch the repeats, and enter the competitions from time to time..... Such was the unbridled excitement (lol)...... But now..... Oh dear! I made it through half a show before pressing 'guide' on my remote to escape the truly abysmal program. Goodbye gadget show world tour, the brand was destroyed quicker than a well known jewellery chain after a badly placed comment.... Maybe I'm fickle, but I know what I like and so do millions of others... It reminds me of another program....'destroyed in seconds'

Chris J20 November 2012

I like Jason & Polly but the show was so much better with Suzie John & Ortis!!! Come on channel 5 sort it out pls. Fair play to Polly for doing the bungee jump I wouldn't have done it!!!

Mike20 November 2012

Why oh why oh why have they changed the format of this show..... How can I seriously take advice from these two...? It is at the end of the day suppose to be a show for advice and these two have become charactertures of tech people.... Ridiculous

Martin 22 November 2012

Total Pants Do Not watch Anymore & i have watched from the Very First Show !!!!

bob funkhouse22 November 2012

Could'nt belive jason bottled the Dam bungy jump Bet O(r)tis would have done it fair play to Polly for bailing trendy specs out eh! New format is pointless miss you suzi jon and ortis could move to CLICK on the beeb? spencer kelly has run his race ... bob

Ian H23 November 2012

Not happy. I too thought that the previous series might have been a one-off departure from the normal format, which I could accept. Now that I have checked and found that they sacked Suzi (why???), Otis and Jon, and have competely lost the cosy, friendly, fun atmosphere in the studio, I am left feeling full of dismay. It's just not the same. Someone made a very bad decision.

Dave23 November 2012

Please bring back Suzie, John and Ortis and get rid of the jokers who made the decision to axe them in the first place. The new series is just a cheap imitation of what was an excellent show and it makes me wonder how many viewers will have been lost as a consequence? RIP Gadget Show.

Mark Elvidge24 November 2012

OMG!! What a shame, the show has been ruined. :( Solution: AXE THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE for getting rid of the very popular presenters - as obviously he/she has proven themselves incapable of doing their job. And bring back Suzi, Jon and Otis - before the show is axed for failing to live up to its former glory. I'm a big gadgeteer - but sadly, no longer interested in watching The Gadget Show - looks like I'll have to settle for watching the older repeats on Dave - with the original crew.

ROGtheDODGE24 November 2012

Ch5 no no no what have you done, Monday nights was something to look forward to but now.... jason and polly v good presenters, but the fomat is terrible bring back suzi, john and otis. Sadly i'am already board with the show will not be watching anymore.

jerome burnet25 November 2012

I find the new format less good. These parts where the commenters talk about how they felt etc reminds me of cheesy American reality shows. I find that the rest of the crew are missing, even though I like Jason & Pollyana, I do miss Otis, John and Suzi. I find the new series less packed in gadgets, less interesting overall. It is nice to take the show on the road, and show nice landscapes etc (a bit like Top Gear), but I miss the studio, and the more thorough testing of the gadg'. Channel 5 made a big mistake by kicking out the rest of the crew, and I hope that another channel will get them back for a competitor gadget show. I have now watched the 3 episodes of the new series, and find myself losing interest. I have been an avid fan of the show for the last 4 - 5 years... WAKE UP CHANNEL 5!!!

Peter Birkby26 November 2012

RIP gadget show. I could look at polly all day long, but the shows just terrible. 4 people in my house won't be watching anymore. Bring back Suzy, Otis, and John. The whole team was brilliant, shouldn't have messes with it. Sad thing is, I don't think the others will come back so the show is reined. Sad sad times, no more gadget show, no more gadget show live! What's the point of recording it, removed from series link. Take point channel 5. Listen to the viewers. No one on here likes the new format.

Peter Birkby26 November 2012

RIP gadget show. I could look at polly all day long, but the shows just terrible. 4 people in my house won't be watching anymore. Bring back Suzy, Otis, and John. The whole team was brilliant, shouldn't have messes with it. Sad thing is, I don't think the others will come back so the show is reined. Sad sad times, no more gadget show, no more gadget show live! What's the point of recording it, removed from series link. Take point channel 5. Listen to the viewers. No one on here likes the new format.

Laura McT26 November 2012

The gadget show is now appaling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are Suzi and Otis? Polly doesn't know anything about gadjets you can tell she basically coppies Jason! Bad desigion cannel 5. I used to look forward to watching the gadjet show but now it stincks. Bring back Suzi, Otis and John. Give polly the sack. Suzi, otis and John really have a great passion for all the gadjets now its just jason and the copy cat. Buy buy gadjet show.

Jane higginbottom,26 November 2012

Can't believe you got rid of rest of team. You lost us!

paul jarrett26 November 2012

new format is pants no Suzi perry that fat blond bird cant even ride a pushbike !

john26 November 2012

Just tried to watch it. Miss the old format, no humor. Loved it when they bounced banter between themselves. Not watching anymore.

Suzanne26 November 2012

Why do the men have eye candy and we have a geek?. The balance is not the same with only the two of them. Gadgets are great

Gb26 November 2012

What's happened to my favourite show! Where is Ortis, the dynamic duo presenting the new show are a bit flat, I won't be rushing to watch, shame! Bring back Suzi and Ortis, if you need to cut someone make it Pollyanna.

Alex26 November 2012

Can we please have a detailed explanation directly from those responsible at Channel 5 as to why they changed the format of TGS, sacking three of the most talented technology presenters also what exactly did they hope to achieve with this change? If these decision makers have since been reprimanded (or sacked) for this monumental mess-up, then perhaps Channel 5 can tell us exactly what they are going to do to temp back Suzi, Ortis and John? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Polly and Jason presenting, but like so many others, there is something now missing from TGS that needs to be put right, and FAST!

Nigel Parkes27 November 2012

I'm all for giving new things ago but i dont think this is working. I understand and agree it needed a revamp but Jason Bradbury is getting a bit long in the tooth for this type of show, he's starting to look like the old bloke who used to go into the nightclub when you were 19. Polly is good but maybe it would be better if she had another presenter like Otis and someone else, maybe a new person. I understand why suzi and the other guy had to go as the show had to pay for them but I think you have gone too far just having two presenters. If your going to revamp and take the heat for it, be radicle, bring in two new younger presenters with poly

Jason29 November 2012

I only watched a few of the new series now and again. For me the magic has gone. I Just watched an old episode with Suzzie and John in it. It reminded me just how good the show was back then. You need to recognize your mistakes and change the format back. Either that or get some people in who are prepared to listen to a large portion of the audience as shown by this and other comments here and elsewhere.

Paul29 November 2012

Where's Suzi she was brilliant!!- Congrats to CH5 for ruining their best TV show, Polly is nowhere near Suzi as a TV presenter and the new show is boring, Jason is doping his best to save it .. Presumably POlly is the eyecandy for teenage boys?? CH5 you killed the Gadet Show !!!!

BigTam30 November 2012

Agree with most of the comments. I applaud the attempt to make changes, the new show needed a refresh, but the new version is awful. Gadget Show used to be a must watch - nowadays it's not

Lingalong01 December 2012

Hate this new format, to the extent that I won't be watching any more. Very sad, it was a great programme but without John & Suzie (?why did they keep Polly over her?) it is just flat. It was one of the only programmes I watched on Channel 5.

Neil01 December 2012

What a terrible mistake! Suzi was fantastic and Pollyanna is nothing compared to her.a great show ruined!

hal02 December 2012

Just to echo the general message, the show is wrecked without the line up and format it had, i cannot begin to imagine why! For so many like me, it was the only time i ever watched CH 5.... Sorry but its off my viewing list now....

Sean02 December 2012

Jason and Polyanna are doing a good job but the show has lost the dynamic it had before. Suzi, Otis and John all added their own edge and their angle on the gadgets and the show is definately poorer for not including them. I watched 'the tour' during the summer and enjoyed it but looked forward to business as usual this winter...gutted it's not back to normal. Nothing to blame the current presenters for, bound to be Channel 5 trying to cut costs! Disappointed though, big time!!

gary dee03 December 2012

I'm sorry to say that the new format for this show doesn't work for me,shame you had to change a programme that entertained and informed for years.If you had to change to cut costs,surely this will be counter productive if you lose thousands of viewers.

TonyD03 December 2012

It isn't working. I can't tell you how disappointed I am, as a long time afficiando. The new format is too lightweight. GS used to have gravitas. The presenters used to appear genuinely interested. We don't need "stories" and scripted scenarios. Just present the gadgets and review and compare. The show has become Jason-centric, with Polly tagging along as eye-candy. C5 might as well dedicate an hour each Monday to showing continuous new gadget adverts interspersed by manufacturer press releases for the same. Does anyone from C5 look at this forum? Are they interested in their core-viewer's comments and observations? All these lost viewers, all these questions, and no response?

MP03 December 2012

Just started watching the new series and gutted Channel 5 accountants have dropped 3 presenters!! The chemistry between the 5 presenters is what made the programme so entertaining and appeal to a broader non-techie audience (a bit like Top Gear). Disappointed!

Francis Mason03 December 2012

It was like Top Gear, now it's like 5th Gear. The new show has lost all its previous personality.

Kingo03 December 2012

Oh dear - I used to enjoy the show, especially when it was product focused but what made it was the presenters. It does not work at all in this format so I guess eventually it will just go down the tube - they're not gonna re-instate the old, enjoyable format again now. RIP Gadget Show!

M H04 December 2012

Watched one episode waiting for other presenters to appear - didn't happen. Thought they were on holiday (permanent vacation it seems) but have since found out they were sacked from show. At least now I don't have to waste my time watching another episode of this poor imitation of a show... Stephen Fry beckons!! Incidentally, check out pollyannawoodward.com and hear the desperation shriek at you!!!

Paul W W04 December 2012

Sorry not liking the new format. I know you shouldn’t be resistant to change but sometimes that change falls well short of expectations. I had hoped the new longer 60-minute format show would address some of the failings of the older 30-minute format, such as the brevity of some items, but it has actually worsened things. The show now looks like a director more used to music videos has put it together. Of course, in a technology show, the technology should the star but The Gadget Show long established the presenter-orientated approach that we have come to love. The new version fails because, despite Jason and Polly working well together, they struggle to capture the audience for a full hour. Replacing Suzi with Polly. What were the producers thinking?

Gary Morrison04 December 2012

I have watched the gadget show since it first appeared on our screens but its time to say goodbye as the programme now is just so poor, it was a major mistake getting rid of Jon and Suzi and even Ortis, Jason is still great but Polly is yawn and the format is now dire. Very sorry to say goodbye but I think it's now time for you to pull the plug and its now so bad :(

Peter05 December 2012

The new format sucks. I have only watched the first episode and it was enough for me to say NO more Gadget Show. Why do they break away from the scene to do commentary on the topic, then switch back, its too American and does not work here. The previous methodology was MUCH MUCH better. I ask myself why did the show producer or big bosses decide it needed a change, when there was nothing apparently wrong with the previous shows. Bring back Otis, John and Suzi. Having 5 presenters may have been too much, but it was what kept me wanting to watch the show and why I guess I am SO disappointed with the new series. The new music, animation is also annoying and so is how the prizes are shown. I can appreciate that I am not used to the change, but with only two presenters, poor producing of the show AND the poor music+animation, its now no longer for me. I am also no longer drawn to entering the competition either. To sum up - I have cancelled "series record" and wont be watching again.

Robert05 December 2012

The Gadet Show was a highlight of the week, not now! Stopped watching after the second 'revamped' episode :( Such a shame, it was a hit show with the 5, Oh well, the Stephen Fry Gadget show looks good though!

Yvonne05 December 2012

People move on. I really miss the others though. It's just the lack of an explanation that is the problem. There is also too much gallivanting about, too. Come Back to the studio, that's what made the show. There you showed us gadgets we might be likely to buy. Christmas special aside, we have seen a lot of stuff that is irrelevant to the UK. I used to put things aside and watch live, now I tivo it and speed through irrelevant bits...sadly a lot of the show some weeks. The new format just doesn't do it for me.

Dave Disney07 December 2012

It's not the same without the rest of the presenters. Sorry but stopped watching now!!!!!

scott08 December 2012

didnt expect something wooden on the gadget show its just unfortunate its Polyanna. Jason is great and its fortunate his personality is large enough to cover for the lack of any help. She may be a pretty face but shes very much a turn off (tv that is). I stopped watching and probably wont again unless they change it back. if it aint broke dont fix it :-(

Karen08 December 2012

Channel 5 what have you done. I'm sorry but Polly is so weak and rubbish, she should be presenting kids stuff. We loved the team as it was. Bring back Suzy, Jon and Ortis and we will become avid viewers once more. We simply cannot bear Pollys voice and 'blondness'. A vey bad move for this programme.

pete29 December 2012

I agree with the majority of the comments - I'm afraid that the new format just isn't working for me - and especially without Suzi, John and Otis. Everything now seems to be 'WOO-HOO' this and 'WOO-HOO' that, just I think to fill in for that lack of actual comment and wothwhile opinion. In my opinion the current 2 were the poorest presenters out of the former team - I guess that meant that they were the cheapest ones to keep on.

Ken came05 January 2013

I know it won' t do any good, but wanted to add my voice. TGS was my favourite programme on TV. Nothing personal, but I didn't think that Pollyanna added anything to the show, in fact if anything, the inclusion of another presenter upset the balance of the show. Now that the excellent Suzie,Otis and Jon have been axed the show is nothing short of a disaster. I haveswapped my allegiance to Stephen fry's Gadget Man, A far more entertaining show ( sorry Jason, who I thought was very entertaining on the old gadget show) I hope that Otis, Jon and Suzie read this blog, so that they know how much they are missed, and that the person who made this decision is held accountable. Oh, and by the way, the weekly competition is one of themost stupid ideas that I have ever seen. 3mins of every show wasted reading out a list of prizes that is far too much for one person to win!

Ken came05 January 2013

I know it won' t do any good, but wanted to add my voice. TGS was my favourite programme on TV. Nothing personal, but I didn't think that Pollyanna added anything to the show, in fact if anything, the inclusion of another presenter upset the balance of the show. Now that the excellent Suzie,Otis and Jon have been axed the show is nothing short of a disaster. I haveswapped my allegiance to Stephen fry's Gadget Man, A far more entertaining show ( sorry Jason, who I thought was very entertaining on the old gadget show) I hope that Otis, Jon and Suzie read this blog, so that they know how much they are missed, and that the person who made this decision is held accountable. Oh, and by the way, the weekly competition is one of themost stupid ideas that I have ever seen. 3mins of every show wasted reading out a list of prizes that is far too much for one person to win!

Tony08 January 2013

My heart goes out to the gracious Suzy Perry, the knowledgeable Jon Bentley and to the lively Ortis Deley! I know what it is like to lose a job that you really enjoyed. About the new format now, let see... knowing which of the Top 5 radio controlled butterfly can be eaten by Jason without giving acid reflux to Pollyanna is not quite my idea of "The Gadget Show" and it doesn't satisfy anyone need of tech news... so... how to describe it? I think I've got it! ... A catastrophe of immense proportions, a disastrous decision, a gigantic disappointment, a.. ok you get the point!!! A thought to Mr Jason Bradbury... there was only one thing that you had left to do, the decent thing. I am sure I don't have to spell it out to you. The only reason I had to occasionally switch to channel 5 is gone, and there is not coming back!

Barry08 January 2013

oh dear -what a shame, what a mess, two adults shreaming like prepubesent teeenagers - still can now turn over to Stephen Fry

J Cartera09 January 2013

Rubbish new format. Bring back Suzi and John

Glen Smith 14 January 2013

The new show is totally rubbish. Why do producers feel the need to put a blonde girl on our TV for almost every show.. She is totally rubbish. Suzi , John and Otis made this show what it is.. Not watching it anymore!

Lizzie14 January 2013

I have to say this series of the gadget show is a big let down. It just isn't the same without, suzie, John & Ortis and their challenges and camaraderie. I loved the old group, it was a real winning formula, whereas now well it's just not worth watching. Suppose I'll join those of you tuning into Stephen fry!!!

David28 January 2013

Have to agree with the majority. If you had to pick 2 why Pollyanna? Otis and Jason are fun together, Pollyanna negatively affects Jason on screen. Suzi was far better in front of tv. Guess its not who you know it's who you sleep with?

Mark01 February 2013

Managed to watch one of the new 1 hour episodes in 10 minutes. Fast forwarded most of it as its just filler material. Bring back the old team and proper reviews!

Pantzman07 February 2013

This used to be the highlight of my TV week but now the programes are all backing up on SKY+, time to delete I think. Can't get into it at all. Pollyanna may have a great body but she is so fake and dull. Bring back the old format. Hate the 'talking to camera' bits and the 'hold gadget at arms length in slo-mo' bit.

Robert Secret16 February 2013

John and Suzi were my two favorite presenters. The present show is not a patch on what The Gadget Show used to be. I have given up watching it. Sad because it used to be one of the highlights of my TV viewing. It is now just silly

elmondo03 March 2013

methinks if dallas did'nt left the show the bald dude wudda been sacked like the others

Yorkiesparky05 March 2013

What a load of rubbish. How to score a home goal! Well done CH5 you cocked this up good and proper. Jason is like a puppy on a lead and while Pollyanna is a reasonable presenter loves herself too much. The show is supposed to be about GADGETS not jetting off to places most people can't afford. THe show is about GADGETS not holidays. YOU NEED TO DO A MAJOR RESET TO THIS PROGRAMME! Don't watch anymore its boring

KrazyTim12 March 2013

Give Pollyanna a break! She's a fine presenter and she didn't do anything wrong. If you want to bring back Jon and Otis, all you have to do is to petition to the producers of the Gadget Show, and less of the unfriendly remarks against Pollyanna. As for Suzi, no, she's now with F1 production team and I do not forsee her returning to the Gadget Show. Move on....

Gadgetgeek24 March 2013

I have watched the Gadget Show faithfully for years and years and loved it, and got some good advice, you had a sure fire format and a army of fans, NOW I DON'T WATCH IT as it is crap, whoever thought it was a good idea should be sacked and all the others who agreeded with it... a world tour is of no use to us it just shows a crazy guy and a bimbo jetting off around the world. Bring back the original format and the fans will come back. Ignore them at your peril

The Londoner01 April 2013

I really miss the OLD show and the presenters, there was such a variety before, for all sections of society to relate to. Now theres Jason who is cool, but Pollyanna comes over as fake and not knowledgeable. Sorry to say i will not be watching any more. Need to get the old team back on board, although I doubt channel5 will get the old team back now due to the way they terminated their contracts.

daroosta12 April 2013

polly is hot