I'm not much of a fan of reality TV,but understand they have to have a diverse skit to draw diverse audience.
It has folks watching bbq on TV and talking about it.
It is kinda neat that non comp cooks watch it,and ask me about it and if I know the "actors".
Some of us know most of the "actors" that are the serious cooks.
Matter of fact,our old team mate did next week's without our help,so we'll look forward to seeing him as a "TV star".
Maybe ,if we email some suggestions in to the producers,they'll work some in and we'll see even more bbq on TV.
I know he'll be on TV in an already completed Fireman's comp,with possibly more to come.
Just a thought that some poor exposure might draw more longterm interest than no exposure.