Except that Jason doesn't think Scott is good enough to wind up as one of the Finalists.
Of course, Jason assumes he'll be one of the Finalists. Along with Melanie, since Joy walked out.
He's a repulsive character, but there are lots of men in Chicago like him. I'm not surprised he's out of Chicago. I doubt he's a native. He's one of those douchebag bro transplants who lives on the North Side.