honestly only the naive won't be able to pick up its a rigged/scripted show... i only watch it for performances, and some silly laughter, to be honest i never even bother to watch the elimination drama or standing on stage for it sections... i watch the performances and rest is always on FWD...
i'll respect/view a show fully where only and only the judges or in house (even if they are sold out fans) audience are picking the winners, the moment sms voting/$$$ is involved its scripted/rigged. that's my views, those who wana vote like nuts, keep doing so, those who dont want to, cheers.
One thing i would like to mention (or am wondering myself) is how come Z haven't taken any action against (this now so blunt and obivious) source, maybe coz if they do, it will put them under the spot light for the wrong reasons and make more heads turn than they would have wanted. hence ignoring it might make the source seem as sour grapes and the gullible fans on the sms voting non stop.
Also, the paying $$$ to Z part only makes sense for some undeserving contestants or those who had an off day and try to bribe their way fwd. but not every contestant, i am purely speculating on this part, so don't hold ur breath on it.
Finally, from getting only a single audition to going all the way becoming the winner, to being mentor, GM etc, everyone gets something out of it at the end of the day. For fans, those who watch it only for entertainment get the fun out of it, and (this is how i see it) those who vote like crazy get the hefty phone bills out of it, lolz.
Edited by baalti - 15 years ago