There has already been a public hiccup about voting on “The Voice.” On a critical episode last May, host Carson Daly opened the show with an announcement that there had been a problem with the votes cast by viewers via the Internet and texting. To negate the “irregularity,” producers opted to toss those votes. They relied instead on those cast via phone calls and songs sold on iTunes — which miraculously provided the exact same result.
It was hard to buy it last year, and even more difficult to accept now that there’s proof that the people behind the curtain running the show can do anything they please.
For “The Voice” or “Idol” to work, there has to be a sliver of believability. Especially when it comes to the involvement of the public, which plays such a vital role in these programs.
It’s disconcerting to learn how “Voice” producers and NBC have had their lawyers carve out an awful lot of wiggle room. But it’s not exactly shocking.
It's so awkward to me when they show the contestant's personal struggles. It cheapens the show and singer. I only want to hear a good voice and see good stage presence....drama from their past or homes is only going to make me annoyed and turn the channel.
All shows based on public voting does this. CBS does it with Big Brother. They edit certain people better than others so when there's something for "America" to vote on they give it to the one portrayed to be the hero.
