I think a nice guy doesn't step on others backs to get to the top. He does it on his own merits. And as much as I like JD's talent, I don't think he is a "nice guy" in that way. Everybody is going to slip up and make mistakes along the way, but it's how you deal with your mistakes that makes the man (or woman) out of you. I think JD *has* dissed his fellow contestants, both on stage and on closed camera interviews. He's subtle about it -- "killing them with kindness" -- and other such comments suggesting that he manipulated someone into thinking they were better suited for a certain song in order to get the particular song he wanted to sing, being rude in the team player aspect of the songwriting exercise, etc, etc, etc. Now, many of those may not be "public" comments in the sense that JD is speaking to a camera only when he says how he really feels, but since this is a reality show and it's obvious comments like that will be broadcast and undoubtably hurt people's feelings when they hear what JD has been saying about them "behind their backs," it's sort of the same thing.

The bottom line is, this is a reality show and you want to get to the end and win. I understand that. However, after watching Survivor and other such reality TV where the main themes are backstabbing and conniving and manipulating (of which I thoroughly enjoy, I admit) --- on a personal level, I also feel it's been downright refreshing to watch a competition show in which the contestants genuinely seem to get along and enjoy each other's company and can root each other on while still competing for the top prize. I only see one contestant, someone that I really admire talent-wise, mucking up the "love fest" and that is consistently JD. If it's bad editing, that is really a shame and is definitely not fair. But I suspect that a good deal of the root of it is brought on by JD himself, and that's due to comments right out of the horse's mouth. I don't think he's a villian. Just a bit oversensitive, insensitive, and egotistical. Sometimes can make for a bad combo.

And so, yes, I would rather see a winner who is a nice guy. I still think JD is a top contender for the job, and rightfully so, but it sure would be nice to see the prize go to someone with a bit more humility.