I think she didn't see it as a sambo. I think she honestly didn't know what the reference was because she might live a very sheltered life.
BUT(!) that shows a weakness in her thinking and ability to relate. If she could make that faux pas in her presentation without knowing her audience, how many other times could she make that error in future presentations with different audiences? You never know who she's gonna offend.
I'm so glad it wrapped up the way it did. Suzanne was on the radio here in Atlanta (like she's been before), and she gave a lot of insight...like they didn't really fly off to Cannes with Diddy. She said she didn't have her passport on her anyway. LOL
That was a good show, and I could stand another season of it. "Making the Band" - not so much.