Bobby, I couldn't agree more.
On top of what you said, it really just sounds stupid. Mel definitely messed up that show's chance, although I'm not sure Sutton had a chance to begin with.
Sutton will be fine.
I'm sure she's happy not to have to worry about it.
It's not like anyone thinks less of her. She's still a bonafide musical theatre star who is working more than anyone in the business. (Except, maybe, for Joe Mantello.)
This doesn't mean anything.
Also, for what it's worth, I swoon a little bit every time I hear Sutton yodeling.