I agree MTA, has there not been Udit as one of the judge, Prashant would have faced more difficulties, probably elimination much earlier than the final gala round. Udit was the one who pointed out mistakes of Amit, and JA intervened him saying - dil badaa kijiye. When other judges were criticizing Prashant badly for his poor performance in early rounds of gala, Udit was encouraging him to show up to his expectation using diplomatic words. He told first time to Prashant - Aap sipoye he, aur sipoye antim tak fight karta hain, aap bhi kijiyega, good luck. That remark was very encouraging to Prashant to keep working hard and the same remark brought a branded fighter image for Prashant. Such sympathy of a judge definitely brings good relief for a contestant facing critics everywhere. Later on all other judges had to appreciate him as the unbeatable fighter and the dark horse of the race.