9? Nine? only NINE? Good grief! (and why and I not surprised)?

How can nine possibly constitute enough votes to justify a nomination for such a major and prestigious national event?

And (and this is the bit that really matters) how many of those nine had a vested interest in SLs career?

Still. At least we can assume it's the true figure. And at least it finally proves that the system is shamefully unfit for purpose.