I agree James. I didn't watch all of the programs but never really took to Caroline, she seemed very manipulative.
The thought of Endemol influencing the voting doesn't actually surprise me that much, there has been much talk on various forums in the past about them trying to influence the outcome. However it does seem a very blatant way for them to do it and I don't understand why they wouldn't want Paul to take Jade on the holiday - unless they thought they would benefit from her staying in the country because of the press coverage relating to her and Tommy - it does seem a bit extreme though.
They are also discussing this on Digital Spy
HERE