Many people share your thought, and it isn't an unlikely idea. This year went further as it appears they made the top 3 very weak to help make Kansas win. Notice that a few times when the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants were held in the state of Kansas, their candidate won, and they weren't even a standout or not even in the top level group. 1991 Miss USA, and 1995 Miss Teen USA. Simply a disgrace.