American Idol bosses have rejected allegations of vote fixing after fans were shown how to "power-text" for this year's surprise winner, Kris Allen.
Show sponsor AT&T sent employees to two Allen supporter parties in Arkansas where they provided phones capable of sending 10 text message votes a time.
But TV network Fox dismissed the claim, saying: "In no way did any individuals unfairly influence the outcome."
It added voting procedures were closely monitored by independent adjudicators.
Show sponsor AT&T sent employees to two Allen supporter parties in Arkansas where they provided phones capable of sending 10 text message votes a time.
But TV network Fox dismissed the claim, saying: "In no way did any individuals unfairly influence the outcome."
It added voting procedures were closely monitored by independent adjudicators.
"Fox and the producers of American Idol are absolutely certain that the results of this competition are fair, accurate and verified," a statement said.
"Kris Allen is, without a doubt, the American Idol. We have an independent third-party monitoring procedure in place to ensure the integrity of the voting process."
"Kris Allen is, without a doubt, the American Idol. We have an independent third-party monitoring procedure in place to ensure the integrity of the voting process."
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