Yes, it really was. Poor JB. His fans still love him though.

I loathe Catherine Tate, but I love Donna, so I'm actually pleased. Her storyline needs to be wrapped up. I'd like more Martha too, she never managed to get out of Rose's shadow, but Amy is out of the question since she ended up in the past with Rory and lived out her life without seeing the Doctor again. I'd rather Rose didn't get brought back again, her story has already been revisited often enough.