I was on the website last night and apparently there is a small audience behind the cameras as they were asking people to apply to be audience members.
Penny Smith is really annoying. Apart from trying to insert a joke or funny/witty comment at every opportunity she keeps interupting or talking over people and most of the chefs/guests don't get to finish their sentences.
They shouldn't have axed it, along with poor old Jeni Barnett. It was easy to watch and didn't take itself too seriously - Market Kitchen is full of showy idiots and poseurs.