I was expecting to hate this when it was inevitably brought in, in the same way I couldn't (and still sort of can't) warm to the new MTV logo, but it's not bad at all. There's still a hint of the old package there.
I'd say it was more the old package with just a hint of the new.
The only elements taken from the USA refresh seen so far have been the logo and the serif font. None of the slide carousel, the muted multi-colours, none of the visuals - just the UK red and black package updated. However, at least you could say that provides for some consistency and the rest of the elements might (but probably be won't) be added later.