Controversy and Criticism of The CP Factor

From the outset, The CP Factor has attracted heavy criticism. Recurring allegations include: that the excessive commercialism of the show detracts from its supposed purpose of unearthing musical talent and even actively damages and distorts the music industry; that auditionees at mass auditions are shabbily treated; that controversy is deliberately courted and orchestrated, and supposedly spontaneous scenes are staged and scripted; that problems with phone lines leave members of the public unable to vote for their favourite acts; and that contestants are manipulated and unfairly edited.

Voting (Season 1)
Penguin TV had recieved at least 250 complaints 1 hour and a half after the eighth results show on 28 September where people had reported of having their votes "rejected" and their calls cut off when attempting to vote for Jack and Steve; this resulted in them ending up in the bottom two with Penguin Direction, two acts who were favourites to reach the final. Meaghan (who was watching the results show) claimed that it was set up for Jack and Steve to miss out on the semi-final. The CP Factor affillates have not confirmed or denied whether this had anything to do with Jack and Steve ending up in the bottom two the following night.