Maisie got off to a bad start with the fans so now we've got our favourites and that is who will we vote for.
When our favs gets it wrong (aka Clara) we get behind them because we don't want them to go. So even though Maisie was good, people want to see their favourites.
She is losing a downward battle unfortunately. I didn't watch the year with Alexandra Burke, but it sounds like the same set up. I don't think Gorka is doing anything wrong. Same with Ashley Roberts (Pasha), however we didn't dislike her, just she is bloody good so again the public voted for their favs who were weaker.