I'm thinking these people didn't know what they were getting into when they signed up for the show. I don't think they knew the premise except that there was a big pot of money to be won. The production does seem a little over-dramatic. I think the concept is interesting though.
The preacher-lady is a complete nutcase. How selfish of her to walk out with half of the money to be won going with her. Real nice, lady, real nice.
At this point, I'm thinking along the lines of kelleigh1. The money will be mostly gone before they award it to someone. Either that or it will be all gone.
I'll continue watching for now. That 30 min after the American Idol results is kind of a dead zone right now.