And just who are these "powers that be" that are bebefiting so much from any one in particular winning?
Some would say sponsors, supplement company owners, mag publishers, etc.
it can't be argued that Gunther winning the O wouldn't sell more covers than Mustafa, or that the people who own ABC Supplements (who is sponsoring the show) wouldn't benefit financially from their guy squeaking out a 5th place finish and subsequent invite to the O they can attribute to his use of ABC supps.
There's plenty of motive to fix shows. Not saying it does or doesn't happen. But to say there are groups which do or do not benefit from certain outcomes (made possible and justifiable thru limited comparisons) is obviously wrong.