This network talent show isn’t even trying to pretend that it is not rigged.
They will do anything for ratings at this point.
American Idol
Re: American Idol. Producers are determined and so mad we did not vote their favourite last year, it’s so blatant they’ve rigged it this year. The winner should be Grace orWillie. If Arthur wins, we know what’s up. #americanidol
— Steven Moore (@stevieintoronto) May 3, 2021
Why ‘American Idol’ Fans Think Season 19 is ‘Rigged’
Some fans of ABC’s “American Idol” are saying that the show is fixed or rigged following the results of the season 19 “Second Chance” where Arthur Gunn, the runner-up from season 18, was voted into the top 10 for season 19.
Season 19 featured the twist in order to give the season 18 contestants a chance to perform on the “American Idol” stage since their original season was virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. According to executive producer and showrunner Trish Kahane’s interview with Billboard, the executives wanted to give those former contestants one more chance.
“We pivoted pretty quickly to remote production last year because we had to,” Kahane told Billboard. “When it became apparent that things were going to be a bit better this year and that we were going to be able to return to the Television City studio with the big lights, we thought about last year’s contestants.”
Arthur Gunn is the contestant who was given the second chance to perform on “American Idol.”
“It feels marvelous,” he said during the live show when asked how it feels to be on the stage. He was once again voted through by America, moving onto the top 7 and the chance to perform at the Coldplay celebration episode, which will air on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
Some fans weren’t happy about the twist, though.
“I am so bummed by [American Idol],” one fan tweeted. “There is no way Alyssa and Deshawn’s performances didn’t beat those of Chayce, Arthur, Caleb, and Hunter! This vote has to have been rigged!”
Another wrote, “With this twist and elimination, [American Idol] has the aura of being rigged. Past contestants had their shot. Not the time or place. I am done with the show this season.”. – Source
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