I was watching some of season 2 and Patti has definitely sold out...

...she was way more funnier and grittier back then too. She seemed to care a lot more about what was holding the people back vs. just trying to put them down for it's own sake. Destin leaving was definitely a huge loss, he was a strong masculine presence that made the guys feel comfortable. He also helped Patti to drive home her points calmly. The gay guy on there is like ten times more masculine than that ugly metrosexual guy who adds nothing. Patti also really needed a makeover and had really unflattering bangs but I can't help but think that added to the grittier edge she had back then, like her make-over altered her whole person.