You're right. I should have said "an inherent flaw of democracy." IF that is, the purpose is to make a decision based on merit rather than preference.
With regards to the point of the show(s), I don't really care as I don't watch them. All I ever see is a bunch of people looking for a quick fix to fame and fortune, (in the vain hope it actually might bring them happiness ), and another bunch of people feeding on their naiveté in order to line their own pockets.