Why would Jade ask Tori for money?

In that horrible Brain Squeezers episode, which is already messed up. Jade wants a position on the incredibly hazardous show, so she shows up at Tori's house and begs her for money.

All other writing suggests that Jade is arrogant and hates Tori enough that she wouldn't be begging for money or favors, and yet that's exactly what she does here. Is the writing inconsistent, or would Jade even grovel for Tori if it meant a shot at prestige?