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Originally posted by toshibatoshiba
this is something new? songs from talents show are now ineligible? since when?
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American Idol sells song during its run, but the song is not allowed to chart, even on iTunes (so to keep the surprise at the result show). Even after the show, some of the songs are not allowed to chart (or even reveal sales figure a la Angie Miller)
The Voice did it differently to create hype (hence the multiplier rule)
X Factor did not have a chance to chart any song during its run so far (not after the show)