User blog comment:The-Psychid/Why is it Always the Guys?/@comment-1756703-20100318200923

Meh. I was rooting for Gwen in season one, as she was generally one of the (if not the) strongest competitors that season, not to mention that much of the season's storyline revolved around her blossoming relationship with Trent and her nasty conflict with Heather. But when she lost, I wasn't upset because a boy ended up winning it; I was upset because of which boy it was.

As for TDA, I don't think Beth ever deserved to win. Yes, she was friendly and her heart was in the right place for most of the season, but should that really be what determines her as more worthy to win? She was underwhelming in the challenges all season, and in many episodes, she was little more than a background character. Not only that, but other characters were quite friendly as well, such as Lindsay and Harold (though perhaps not to the same extent as Beth, but still). I know her role is the eternal underdog, but honestly, I think she and Owen only made it to the finals because they're "mascots" of the show in the producers' eyes.

Having said that, I do hope a girl wins TDWT. I hope it's Courtney, though I know that's highly unlikely. My money is on Izzy or Lindsay.