[JT95]

Catchphrase works better now with celebs because the old version was tired and woeful contestants can be cast and entertainment made out of their ineptitude whereas you couldn't be seen to do that with members of the public. Similarly, Romesh Ranganathan would be in for a lot of stick if The Weakest Link was played by civilians but gets a pass with celebs as it's "just showbiz". It's not right but there we are.

I have to say that personally I've grown to prefer celeb versions of game shows, they're all TV ready so no awkward attempts at conversation or humour like you see on civilian shows.

Also I feel like 90% of civilian contestants now come with some gut wrenching story; their kids have horrific illnesses, they can't afford to pay the bills, they need money for a dying relative etc etc... It probably makes me heartless resenting these contestants, but my life has enough stresses that I tire of hearing other miserable lives. I miss seeing average Joes come on because they wanna take the kids to Disney World or get a new kitchen.