I watched this again last week and they had the most bizarre and endless segment about how kids had their lemonade stand shut down because they didn't have a permit. What this has to do with food, I don't know. Beyond that, they had some "reenactment" in black and white, with arty camera angles, as a cop shut down a lemonade stand, complete with a sad child in closeup and an official explaining. Gordon Elliott narrated in a creepy way and I just switched off.

This show still seems to be a mess.

I can't find the ratings I saw a few days ago but I think they said The Chew was 44% down on AMC? I can't remember. Anyway, I don't know why they haven't made any personnel changes on this show. I think having so many people is what has driven viewers away, along with the lack of identity. I would get rid of Mario Battali at the least.

I think the major problem is that the focus of the show seems to have gotten away from food. A cooking show on daytime seems like something quite interesting, but few want to watch when a lot of the show is spent talking and joking about stupid things.

Battali can be snotty at times, but I think that Kelly is the weakest link by far. He usually is the one going off on silly tangents.

I'll be surprised if the Chew lasts more than another season, maybe two at best.

So, just checking, I shouldn't tell Michael Symon that you guys all say "Hi" when I see him this week?

I like Michael Symon - he's probably the best part of the show, although I like him more on the Food Network stuff like Chopped or Iron Chef.

Tell him I hope he can get Carla Hall on the Food Network.

I'm surprised Mario can even reach the kitchen counter with that giant belly hanging out in front of him.

I agree way with everyone else way too much silly banter.

I love me some Michael Symon. He is from my hometown (which also happens to be marceline's!)

I agree way with everyone else way too much silly banter.

I havent watched in months, but I used to be annoyed by Michael and Daphne's giggle fits.

I havent watched in months, but I used to be annoyed by Michael and Daphne's giggle fits.

Sadly, those still occur.

Plus, Clinton was wearing shorts and flip flops. I guess if Mario can wear those crocs, the others can just show up in whatever. I wouldn't be surprised if someone showed up wearing sweatpants and a wife beater and they let them on anyway.