[jitterbug13]

I don't think race matters in winning AI. It will be someone who is NOT from the South (if you consider Texas and OK to be a part of the South).

Kelly: Austin
Ruben and Taylor: AL
Fantaisa: NC
Carrie: OK

And considering Kathrine was the first member of the final two that was not from the South, I think that the runner up won't be from the South either.