LJ Idol Presents:

I never cease to be stunned that you went out so early. I always think of you as such a stalwart that you were around a lot longer in my head. Top 20 at least.

I'd totally vote based on merit in the finals. But there are a lot of factors that come into what I think that means and if there are two even writers in my head, then one of them being a second chancer would tip the balance in favour of the other. It's just one of many criteria.