All of the regulars here probably know that I adore Alton.
He is my very favorite Food Network personality, heck probably my favorite TV personality. But, I understand that we all don't have the same tastes, that's the way it should be, so what one person finds annoying others will love.
My biggest problem with this poster is when someone comes in and calls for the removal of a host because s/he doesn't like that host. Sure, there are people on Food Network (and TV in general) I'd love to get rid of, but I just don't watch and let the people who like that show/host be happy.
Then the remarks like Alton being condescending and talking to the audience like they are idiots are just not true. The whole hogging the focus on Iron Chef America and acting like the star, again not true. As for the repeating information on ICA, that's the way TV works. Host on shows with similar formats do the same thing, recap to catch viewers who may have tuned in since the break. I felt that those statements were more of a personal attack on him rather than criticisms of his shows.
I'll try to shut up now
