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There’s been some controversy surrounding Kris Allen‘s win on American Idol after it was made public that AT&T viewing parties in his home state of Arkansas has voters “power texting” their votes into the show.

AT&T employees reportedly instructed fans how to send 10 or more text votes at a time. However, in Adam Lambert‘s hometown of San Diego power texting was encouraged, although no tutorials were provided.

In response, Fox, Fremantle Media, 19 Entertainment and producers of the show are defending the outcome of the season in a statement: “Fox and the producers of American Idol are absolutely certain that the results of this competition are fair, accurate and verified. Kris Allen is, without a doubt, the American Idol.”

How about we just stop worrying about it and see who sells the most records?

Gallery Info: Kris Allen and Adam Lambert perform on NBC’s Today.