Media watchdog to probe X Factor votes
Media guard dog Ofcom is investigation complaints from 'X Factor' fans world Health Organization title that they could not catch through to suffrage for the show's eventual runner-up Rhydian Oral Roberts.
The Welsh opera singer had been pet to gain ground the prove but narrowly doomed out to Scottish stripling Leon Capital of Mississippi last Sat night.
Ofcom confirmed that over 700 complaints had been lodged in relation to the phone ballot for the final of the world show up.
A representative for Ofcom said: "They expressed concerns around the operation of the balloting and many said they were struggling to receive through."
An 'X Factor' spokesperson yesterday denied any voting irregularities.
The production society which makes the picture, Talkback River Thames, admitted that close to tV audience world Health Organization attempted to vote got engaged tones.
The caller insisted that this was due to the volume of calls and that the competition was not rigged.
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"Telephone set lines were monitored throughout the nox and at that place were no issues on balloting lines."
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