It states in the rules that she cannot compete in the local contest because it is sponsored and put on by us. The state competition brings in winners from stations all over the area. She won at a different station, earning the right to compete here, but she is still a relative of an employee and to me that is conflict of interest. When the folks from Nashville fly in I can see Rochelle following them around the station and sucking up to them because her little girl (she is 21 btw) is in the show. She even told me yesterday "Chelsey just once wants to have the hometown advantage." Now, our winner is also from here and will compete, but he is in no way connected to the station. Therefore, it is a whole different story for him in my opinion. The fact that she knew before she entered her that she couldn't compete here, did it anyway and then wanted to bend the rules, again whined until they were bent really burns me up. And the boss backing it, just puts me over the edge. I have already put many hours into this show (along with the local) to make it a great success, but I am willing to give it up for what I believe in.
