The American Idol finale just exploded into a massive civil war that has fans questioning everything.
While Hannah Harper walked away with the crown many viewers believe the entire contest was rigged from the start. It turns out Hannah had a secret weapon that made the competition completely unfair for the other singers.
Her viral hit song “String Cheese” was already sitting at number 14 on the Billboard charts while she was still competing.
Jordan McCullough’s fans are calling this an unfair corporate ambush against a pure vocal talent.
Jordan is a worship director who relied on incredible soul and gospel power to reach the finish line. He had to fight an uphill battle while Hannah entered the ring as a pre-existing commercial giant.
‘American Idol’ winner Hannah Harper sings ‘String Cheese’ live on ‘GMA’
You have to see the performance that has the whole country divided down the middle.
Did the judges allow a professional ringer to steal the spotlight from amateur hopefuls?
Country purists say Hannah proved she is a star but R&B fans claim the voting system was hijacked.
This massive chart success created a huge voting bloc that Jordan McCullough simply could not beat.
The hashtag #NotMyIdol began trending the second the confetti hit the floor in Los Angeles. This video breaks down why the “split vote” is causing such a legendary reaction online tonight.
This breakdown shows that 46% of hardcore viewers actually voted for Jordan. Experts are now debating if the show needs new rules to stop “famous” people from competing.
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This controversy is forcing everyone to look at the future of reality TV and fair play.
If a singer already has a hit on the radio do they even belong on a talent show for beginners? The music industry is now watching to see if Hannah can survive without the viral hype.
Jordan McCullough might have lost the trophy but his pure vocal range has major labels calling his name today.
Make sure to follow Hannah Harper on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to see if she can keep her spot on the charts!