Danny,
"He has never launched into the tabloid sensationalism that you are accusing him of"
I guess you don't have quite as long a memory as some of us!
He frequently speculates with the luxury of complete and utter ignorance!
It is his speciality!
I have warned my wife to look out for him if ever I have the misfortune to be involved in an accident.
I detest seeing him on TV. There must be somebody better. I would join ghost-rider in turning the volume off, or better still, turning over!