Technically, yes, this isn't a reality show, it's a cartoon. However a) it's a cartoon OF a reality show, so I'm including it because it covers all bases and b) I need list padding and filler for the list.
And technically, yes, Gwen could also be considered the winner. However, I am Australian, and Owen's win aired over here. While the ending where Gwen wins is one of my favourites ever? Owen winning is what aired on television. I love Gwen, but unfortunately she's a runner-up.
Now, onto Owen - Owen is a parody of Richard Hatch's archetype. Fat. Kinda obnoxious. Gay.
Oh, and the most annoying cartoon character on the face of the planet.
Because the animators/writers/everyone on the writing staff loves the guy. They can't get enough of him. If he's voted off, they'll just bring him back in a few episodes with some half-ass explanation. If he is voted out, there needs to be some several-minute long dedications to how everyone loved him and didn't want him to go. Now I'm all for that, if you are a good likeable character. But Owen was not. He was obnoxious, loud, unfunny, and nearly everything he said appealed to the lowest common denominator. Other characters in the series may have been well-written and likeable and had good stories, but Owen needs to win because he's "funny" apparently. Screw a surprisingly in-depth story of personal growth, we need the fat guy to make fart jokes! Because that's funny.
I was not a fan of Owen. I'm never going to be a fan of Owen, because I loath him with every inch of my being. To this day I wish Gwen's win had aired here so I could mentally refer to her as the winner instead of Owen.
#61. Owen (Total Drama Island)
#62. Eric & Danielle (The Amazing Race All-Stars)
#63. Freddy & Kendra (The Amazing Race 6)
Let me touch on two things.