Because we need a new current storyline that will have a positive effect on a negative audience. They will get some bright spark who will light up the place while Dev is away from OHM. Just as long as they are AC and not DC.
Might I suggest a certain Mr Watts who could fill in this vacancy on the Street circuit. After all he knows what to do with his wire. He could be a real transformer for the show and switch it back to earth after a bit of negative polarity on the grid:D