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Adding fuel to the fire, some online commentators sarcastically dismissed Ziegler's win, joking that she's receiving a "consolation prize." The remarks included comments like "Here's your consolation prize because everyone hated your comments about Snow White," and sarcastic demands for a recount, alluding to suspicious late-night ballot inflows.
The Suspicion of Vote Tampering
Many fans expressed skepticism that Ziegler's votes may have surged at odd hours, specifically around 3:00 a.m., which they jokingly suggested was indicative of "funny business." These suspicions mirror common conspiracy theories about vote manipulations in high-stakes competitions.