Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty Clarify There Is No Staging in Indonesian Idol, Here Is the Reason They Cannot Show Voting Results

Kapanlagi.com - As the announcement of the winner of Indonesian Idol 2025 approaches, fans show full support for their idols. However, several netizens question the validity of the voting results that determine who emerges as the champion.

Allegations that this talent search event has been staged have resurfaced. Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty, two famous judges of Indonesian Idol immediately provided clarification. Both denied the issue of staging the Indonesian Idol champion from the past until now.

Through the YouTube channel Maia AlElDul TV, Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty reacted after several comments from netizens suspicious of the voting results emerged. In their statement, both emphasized that the decision of the Indonesian Idol winner is entirely based on voting. This clarification answers the public's questions ahead of the announcement of the Indonesian Idol 2025 winner. For more details, check here, KLovers.

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1. Clarification Through YouTube Maia AlElDul TV

Indonesian Idol Judge (credit: Instagram/ananghijau/)

Maia Estianty and Anang Hermansyah clarified the issue of rigging in Indonesian Idol 2025 through the YouTube channel Maia AlElDul TV on Tuesday, May 7, 2025. The clarification video addressed various questions and speculations circulating on social media. In the video, these two prominent judges emphasized the transparency of the voting system.

Maia Estianty opened the clarification by posing a question to Anang Hermansyah. According to their experience, this issue is not the first time it has emerged. Rather, in previous seasons, similar rumors regarding the final results of Indonesian Idol have often been heard.

This clarification aims to correct public misunderstandings and affirm that Indonesian Idol upholds sportsmanship. They hope that the public can understand the fair and transparent judging system.

"According to Mas Anang, there are many questions from netizens, whether the winner of Indonesian Idol has been set or is it truly a pure vote?" said Maia Estianty as quoted from YouTube Maia AlElDul TV.

"It’s purely a vote. It’s pure, right?" said Anang Hermansyah.

2. Pure Results from Voting

Anang Hermansyah on Indonesian Idol (credit: Instagram/ananghijau/)

Both Maia Estianty and Anang firmly state that the results of Indonesian Idol are one hundred percent determined by viewer voting. There is no intervention from the judges, production team, or sponsors. They explain that the judges' role is merely to assess the contestants' performances.

The judges provide evaluations and feedback, but they do not have the power to decide who advances or is eliminated. A transparent voting system is the key factor in determining the winner. Thus, the allegations of rigging circulating are strongly denied by these two senior judges.

"Yes, the real answer is that it is not rigged and is truly a pure vote. So, whoever wins or loses is really the choice of Indonesia," explained Maia Estianty.

3. Judika Provides Similar Clarification

Clarification that there is no manipulation in Indonesian Idol (credit: Instagram/jud1ka/)

Not only Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty, but also the other judge, Judika, provided a similar clarification. He denied the existence of result manipulation in Indonesian Idol. Judika emphasized that the voting system operates fairly and transparently. The clarifications from these three judges are expected to reassure the public that there are no issues of winner manipulation in Indonesian Idol. They all agree that the winner is determined by the viewers' votes.

"Well, as far as I know and I can be held accountable, from the audition room to the grand final, we never knew about any setting or manipulation, and the judges cannot be manipulated at all, we have integrity, we have dignity too," said Judika.

4. Why Isn't Voting Shown to the Public?

Maia Estianty Becomes a Judge on Indonesian Idol (credit: Instagram/maiaestiantyreal/)

One of the questions frequently asked by netizens is the reason for not publishing detailed voting data. In response to this question, Maia Estianty and Anang revealed their reasons. Additionally, they also cited other talent shows like American Idol, which also do not publish voting data in detail.

Nevertheless, Anang and Maia emphasized that the voting system of Indonesian Idol remains transparent and fair. They assured the public that there is no manipulation of voting data. This explanation highlights that the policy is beyond the control of the judges.

"According to Mas Anang, why isn't it published for the public? It's just talk, right? Responding to netizen questions," said Maia

"Well, actually, everyone wants to know. That’s their policy," added Anang Hermansyah.

5. The Phenomenon of Standing Ovation and Audience Perception

Clarification that there is no rigging in Indonesian Idol (credit: Instagram/jud1ka/)

In response to speculation that participants with many standing ovations are actually eliminated, Anang Hermansyah provided an explanation. He stated that standing ovations from the judges are not a determining factor for victory. This statement emphasizes that the audience's votes are far more influential than the judges' assessments.

"If you like it, then just like it, it’s not a problem, whether we get a standing ovation or not. Actually, it comes back to friends who listen to them, whether they like it or not. So don’t be swayed by the judges because there are only five judges, while there are hundreds of thousands of people who should still be fought for if they are already fans," explained Anang Hermansyah.

6. Announcement of the Results of the Grand Final Indonesian Idol 2025

Maia Estianty with Sabrina Leanor and Fajar Noor (credit: Instagram/maiaestiantyreal/)

Ahead of the announcement of the results of the Grand Final Indonesian Idol 2025, this clarification from Anang and Maia is expected to ease the tension and speculation circulating in the public. They hope the public can accept the final results sportingly.

Previously, the Grand Final of Indonesian Idol 2025 took place some time ago, featuring Sabrina Leanor and Fajar Noor successfully entering the grand final lineup. The announcement of positions 1 and 2 will be made in the next round during the Result Show and Reunion of Indonesian Idol 2025, scheduled to be held on Monday, May 19, 2025.

That is the clarification from Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty regarding Indonesian Idol that there is no rigging issue. Follow the latest celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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