^ What? That's the direct consequence of letting something like this happen.
^ I hate this. Use proper quotes.
It's a big prize, it probably didn't cost the show anything since it seemed to be sponsored, and it wasn't overemphasized throughout the show. People like big prizes. Audiences like big prizes. They may or may not accept it - that's really none of your concern.
Another thing, somebody could easily win a big money game (i.e. Gas Money, Pay The Rent, Plinko) and the same scenario that you're so damn worried about could still happen.
Also Steve, if the host is so great you would be OK with them getting away with anything, then, uh... you're overemphasizing the host.
Uhhhh.... is there a blank stare smiley?
Huh. Guess I just don't see what the big deal is.
It really isn't a big deal, it's just that some folks will never get the current (Emmy award winning) producers credit where credit is due and will find fault in anything & everything.