Heard several seasons back that the outcome is already predetermined by the start of the show. All the votes by the public does is let them know about ratings, and make the phone companies some money...don't know if this is true, but in this day and age I don't doubt it.
Have you ever noticed how Lenni always votes one way, and the other two ALWAYS (99% of the time) vote the same. You'd think they'd make them mix that up a bit, so as to not be so conspicuous! Anyway, I do enjoy the show anyway...just to look at the pro's....I may be older, but not dead! LOL!