I thought it was a bit odd until I realised it was a prop for James Martin's vacuum packed cooking thing.
Much prefer Chris to Jason (Jason's inexperience in presenting is all too evident). Jason's delivery basically lacks confidence - very stilted and unable to provide smooth links whilst maintaining interest in the interviewee. I have only seen the show a couple of times because I cringe when he cuts one of the interviewees in mid sentence or does not acknowledge the answer to his previous question.
It's not his fault, I think it's simply inexperience. The BBC should have warmed him up for the evening slot by giving him segments on a show first. Dressing up as the tin-man and being popular aren't very good credentials for hosting a prime time show.
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