I say, old chap, bit of a sticky picket, eh what?
That guy was one of the dumbest contestants in a while.
Sticky wicket.
A sticky wicket, is a metaphor used to describe a difficult circumstance. It originated as a term for difficult circumstances in the sport of cricket, caused by a damp and soft pitch.
One had to be willing to suffer fools to watch that episode.
It was painful.