Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty Clarify There Is No Rigging in Indonesian Idol, Here’s Why They Can’t Show Voting Results

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

Allegations that this talent search event has been rigged have resurfaced. Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty, two renowned judges of Indonesian Idol immediately provided clarification. They both denied the issue of rigging in Indonesian Idol from the past to the present.

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

1. Clarification Through YouTube Maia AlElDul TV

Indonesian Idol Judge (credit: Instagram/ananghijau/)

Maia Estianty and Anang Hermansyah clarified the setting issue of 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 renowned 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, from previous seasons, similar issues 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 really pure voting?" said Maia Estianty as quoted from YouTube Maia AlElDul TV.

"It's pure voting. It is 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 audience voting. There is no intervention from the judges, production team, or sponsors. They explain that the role of the judges is merely to assess the performances of the contestants.

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

"Yes, that actually answers the question that it is not set up 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 other judges, Judika, also provided a similar clarification. He denied any manipulation of results in Indonesian Idol. Judika emphasized that the voting system operates fairly and transparently. The clarifications from these three judges are hoped to reassure the public that there is no issue of winner manipulation in Indonesian Idol. All three agree that the winner is determined by the audience's votes.

"Well, as far as I know and this is something I can be accountable for, 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 as well," said Judika.

4. Why Is Voting Not 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 the voting data in detail. In response to this question, Maia Estianty and Anang revealed their reasoning. Additionally, both of them cited other talent shows like American Idol, which also do not publish detailed voting data.

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 the voting data. This explanation underscores that the policy is beyond the control of the judges.

"According to Mas Anang, why isn't it published for the public to see? This is just talk, right? Answering netizens' questions," said Maia

"Well, actually, everyone would want to know. That's their policy," added Anang Hermansyah.

5. The Phenomenon of Standing Ovation and Audience Perception

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

In response to speculation that participants with many standing ovations might actually be 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' evaluations.

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

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

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

As the announcement of the grand final results of Indonesian Idol 2025 approaches, the clarification from Anang and Maia is expected to ease the tension and speculation circulating in the public. They hope that the public can accept the final results sportingly.

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

That is the clarification from Anang Hermansyah and Maia Estianty regarding Indonesian Idol, with no setting issues. Stay updated with the latest celebrity news only at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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