I fast forward through it all apart from camp mates talking.
I watched the first series when Tony Blackburn won (2002). Not my cuppa really, but when my hub was in intensive care/ hospital 2 years ago following a lengthy op to remove C, the house was quiet at night. I couldn't concentrate on anything so just put IACGMOOH more for the company and distraction. Still think it's basic dross, but I will be forever grateful to it for helping me through a few weeks in Nov/ December 2023.
I have no feeling for who may win; Alex Scott and the Eastenders girl are a tad bland, the young Manc lads are just well, lads and will probably have a large following. The year Jill Scott won 2023 was obvious from the start she was a top camp mate.
So I'm watching, but fast forwarding through most of each episode.
BTW hub is home and doing grand.