Why are the last 2 finalists in a competition always been considered winners?

Question

When logically in any kind of competition or contest there should only be one winner.

Answer 1

It depends on how tough it was for them to get into the finals.

If you are talking about popularity contests, or talent shows, like American Idol, then it is no doubt that both finalists have their own unique strengths which make them both winners in their own rights, only that just one can win.

Answer 2

Because it is up to the Singaporeans to decide who should be the last two standing for the finals. Only the last 2 are the best. And both are considered as winners because both will be getting the same deals from the recording company or perhaps the runner up will have bigger deals than the champion.

Answer 3

well because.....well depending on the competion.....it would take to long for a show down and once there finally is just one winner EVERYONE will be really bored with the whole ordeal why are you one of the 2 that would really suck....sry........hope that was a good new point of view

Answer 4

They pre-weigh the contestants is my wager. Ever observe how the widely used weigh-ins are interior the main dramatic order to boot? i think of they weigh the contestants and bypass away them at night till they hop on the super scale, yet that is my very own theory. in any different case, too many coincidences, ya be attentive to?

Answer 5

It depends on the market demand. Sometimes, you can tap more demand from the runner-up than the winner.

Answer 6

Of all the losers, they were the best 2.

Answer 7

is a long journey to come to the finals, and not many people can sing in the indoor stadium, is an honour. imagine, 7000 to 9000 people watching you??? Nor eazy..........