Hillsong Idol Controversy
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Australian Idol is under fire amid allegations of vote-stacking by the Hillsong Church.
Four of the remaining eight contestants — hot favourite Matt Corby, Zimbabwe-born Tarasai Bushe, Daniel Mifsud and Ben Mackenzie — were revealed as members of the church by the Seven Network.
The four all rank inside the top five in betting markets.
Channel Ten is hosing down the speculation, claiming the Hillsong-dominated finals are a mere coincidence.
Hillsong has drawn fire in the past for their political stance and use of donated funds for its ministries.
The Pentecostal organisation has also been criticised by other churches regarding its prosperity teachings.
CHANNEL Ten has denied any affiliation with the pentecostal Hillsong Church following allegations the church has been vote-stacking talent show Australian Idol.
Of the eight remaining contestants, Matt Corby, Tarasai Bushe, Daniel Mifsud and Ben Mackenzie have been revealed as Hillsong members by a Channel Seven program.
A Ten spokesperson said the large quota of Hillsong finalists was a coincidence.
Hillsong responded to the allegations: "No Australian Idol contestant has received any mention at Hillsong Church this year, but we wish them all well."
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