ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Idol is facing a fresh controversy after Top 16 contestant M Ibrar Shahid accused the show of unfair treatment and excessive autotune manipulation.
Shahid, who voluntarily left the competition, shared his grievances on Instagram and other social media platforms.
“I am not eliminated. I left the show on my own volition as I was not being dealt fairly,” Shahid wrote. “My voice was being autotuned to the point that they did not even sound like my real vocals.”
The contestant further revealed that producers threatened him with legal action. “I was unhappy but I was threatened with legal action if I spoke about the show online,” he said. Despite the warnings, Shahid decided to speak out and share his experience.
His revelations have divided audiences online. Some viewers criticized him for speaking against the show, while others debated whether autotune affects the authenticity of performances.
One social media user commented, “Your performance was not good. Judges have been fair with their judgement.” Another wrote, “The platform supported you, and now you are maligning it. Every system has rules, and you simply couldn’t cope.”
Many fans questioned Shahid’s decision to blame Pakistan Idol after reaching the Top 16. Others suggested he work on improving his skills instead of criticizing the platform.
Pakistan Idol, which features celebrity judges Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash, and Bilal Maqsood, has not officially responded to Shahid’s allegations. The production team also has not clarified whether further action will be taken regarding the claims.
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The controversy highlights ongoing debates over reality show production methods and fairness, particularly regarding editing, autotune, and judge evaluations on Pakistan Idol.
