I think it's a good thing Saleisha won. The drama over her relationship with Tyra overshadowed the season, so girls like Lisa, Chantal, even Bianca could get work under the radar without that "ANTM Winner" label, which for many winners has been more of a curse than a blessing. These poor shots make us appreciate the girls that didn't win all the more.
Lady Day, I completely agree. And it makes me watch the new cycles differently. I get excited when someone with awesome potential is sent home so they can start working and crappy girls stay to get the title.