Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Filarski was the only one to turn the opportunity down in order to focus on The View , while Wesson , Donaldson , Manthey , Calaway , and Brkich placed 18th , 12th , 10th , 7th , and 1st respectively .
Simplified: She wanted to focus on The View , while Wesson , Donaldson , Manthey , Calaway , and Brkich placed 18th , 12th , 10th , 7th , and 1st .