Mystery surrounds decision to freeze popular finalists out of X Factor TV broadcasts

Screen Shot 2015-09-30 at 12.29.25 PMThe production firm behind X Factor, Fremantle Media Australia, has defended the decision not to broadcast any performances of a mother and daughter act despite the duo receiving standing ovations from the audience and reaching the final stages of the reality singing show.

The TV snub handed to Bianca and Johanna Vitalone sparked several complaints from fans on social media, TV Tonight reported, with many furious viewers turning to Facebook to express their feelings.

Some posts questioned the treatment of contestants on the reality show after the duo were denied their moment of TV fame.

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