For his portrayal of Jase, Lord was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2008 British Soap Awards but lost out to "Coronation Street"'s Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre). A writer stated "Jase will attract, intrigue and entertain the audience in equal measure." The "Daily Mirror's" Nicola Methven and Polly Hudson branded Jase a "beefcake" and "the new Albert Square hunk who will soon be breaking Walford hearts." While a "What's on TV" writer said Jase is "broodingly sexy", "highly attractive" and that "women lust after him". Kevin O'Sullivan, writing for the "Sunday Mirror", commented Jase was "another pointless newcomer". Kris Green writing for "Digital Spy" commented that Jase may have is eye on the women, Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton). The writer hilariously wrote his money's on Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement).