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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Did AT&T sway the ‘American Idol’ voting?
Just when we thought this season of American Idol was all wrapped up - a voting controversy is beginning to brew around one of the show’s sponsors.
The New York Times is reporting that AT&T, a corporate sponsor of ‘American Idol’, may have provided an unfair advantage to voters attending viewing parties organized by Kris Allen supporters.
The story doesn’t indicate how many people were in attendance at each of the parties, but does suggest that AT&T may have shown attendees how to submit 10 votes at the push of a button on phones provided by local businesses. To date, there’s nothing to indicate that the Adam Lampert parties were afforded the same “training.”
The controversy bring to the fore the concern many have about the whole voting process and the lack of of transparency provided by the show’s producers… yes, it’s only a show - but wouldn’t it be great to think, the real winner was crowned?
Should these extra votes be tossed? Did these votes sway the outcome… Thoughts anyone?
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