I think there were too many cooks in the kitchen that's probably of one the reasons why Hickman bounced. I'm glad Lord Ewing didn't take his place (If he was even offered) because for sure there would have been editorial interference and too many X-Office worst cooks adding stupid ingredients making a complete mess of his meals.
Lord Iron-Chef Ewing cooked and served those SWORD, XMR, and now RoM courses to delectable perfection.