Quote Originally Posted by tammyy2j View Post
The X Factor has been hit by a new fix row after the show's bosses were accused of giving John and Edward extra technical help with their performance.

A programme source told The Sun that pre-recorded tracks by session singers were used to drown out the duo's own vocals and that the boys' voices were lowered to a 'ridculous level' on last weekend's show.

A show spokesperson has dismissed the claims, saying: "Contestants sing live and all are given equal technical support."
I don't believe in the integrity of X Factor anymore. It is clear that some acts are given preferential treatment. It is true that the backing singers are louder with some acts, and also when they use choirs, the choirs sometimes drown out the singers vocals.