Pakistan Idol Controversy: Ibrar Shahid Quits After Claiming His Vocals Were Auto-Tuned

Fan-favorite Ibrar Shahid just quit Pakistan Idol. He left the Top 16 mid-shoot on December 9, 2025. The NCA student claims the show heavily auto-tuned his voice. He alleges the production team created an “emotionally damaging” environment. Ibrar Shahid’s brave walkout has exposed a major Pakistan Reality TV crisis.

Ibrar Shahid walked off the Pakistan Idol set. The Top 16 contestant claimed the production was completely unfair. He shared a detailed video online explaining the exit. His “final straw” involved a viral performance video.

Shahid said his voice was heavily auto-tuned in the clip. It did not sound like him at all. He commented on the video to correct the issue. The production team immediately pressured him to delete the remark. This proved the show’s lack of authenticity to him.

However, the Pakistan Idol team quickly denied everything. They called Shahid’s claims false and defamatory. They insist the show follows strict international standards. The production emphasized that they use rules set by Fremantle.

Shahid maintains the show is a facade. He claims the team threatened legal action if he spoke publicly. He felt compelled to tell the truth. He insists the environment exploited contestants. This singing competition controversy continues to divide fans. Pakistani Music fans now debate the truth behind reality shows.