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Is The Voice rigged? Explaining the show's controversies

Over the years, many viewers and fans have had various doubts regarding the truthfulness of The Voice, especially about whether it is rigged. Here, check out everything that is known, in addition to the controversies.

Reba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay in The Voice.
© @NBCTheVoiceReba McEntire, John Legend, Chance the Rapper and Dan + Shay in The Voice.

The Voice is one of the most popular TV shows, as well as one of the most prestigious singing competitions. However, over its many seasons, the competition has not been without its share of controversies, stirring up debates and discussions among fans about its fairness.

Some of the show’s controversies include speculations about racism, as well as recurring issues around the show’s voting system and the level of transparency surrounding it. Of course, the show’s producers have ensured that this is not the case.

But what exactly is known about the voting system and why is it controversial? Well, in 2014, an alleged contract between the show and a contestant was leaked and the findings made people raise some eyebrows.

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Controversies around The Voice’s fairness: A leaked contract

According to The Daily Mail, in 2014, the New York Daily News got hold of a 32-page contract revealing several secrets surrounding the conditions of the contestants, as well as the behind-the-scenes rules about voting.

Per the reports, producers can choose to ignore votes, change rules on a whim, or eliminate contestants in “the events of problems.” However, per The Daily Mail, the show’s producers and NBC denied that any manipulation of the votes occurs and say that the clauses are “precautionary.”

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On the other hand, contestants are also subjected to rigorous psychological and medical tests, with results potentially aired on TV. They must also agree to be portrayed in potentially negative or false ways, exposing them to ridicule and humiliation.

Natalia is an entertainment journalist at Spoiler US, where she covers everything related to the film industry, series, reality TV, and celebrity news. With a diverse background that includes reporting on sports (soccer and tennis), as well as fashion and culture, she brings a rich perspective to her current role. Natalia holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media from the Universidad Central of Venezuela (UCV) and has over seven years of experience in digital media. Previously, she has contributed her bilingual skills in English and Spanish to outlets such as Bolavip US, Revista Exclusiva, and Cambio16.

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