No one is saying Michael doesn't want the money
just that this show can lead on to better opportunities without the 50k. Thats a bonus. Hed be delusional if he thinks he can creep back to Amber for the last week and be in for the 50k at most he can do damage control and not be known for the loverat of the series etc.
I think its unlikely Maura and Curtis will win, but Maura will be one of the ones who have deals thrown at her i reckon.
I really dont want MM and Tommy to win it just seems so fake, and lately have been seeing MM game plan come out.