idle credibility?

Conspiracy theorists, rejoice.
Two weeks into its sixth season, AI is already generating questions about the validity of audition clips aired in recent weeks. The most recent attempt to "expose" the reality TV show comes from Memphis auditioner Wandera Hitchye, 23.
Last week, we saw a mullet-clad Hitchye get the thumbs-down after a version of a soulful classic that judges essentially dubbed average. Then we saw Hitchye yell at the show's cameras in anger.
At least that's what we thought we saw.
In this article, Hitchye says she auditioned only in front of the show's producer, and never made it to the Paula/Randy/Simon round. The TV clip, therefore, was edited to give viewers the impression Hitchye was standing in front of the panel -- and receiving real comments from the trifecta.
Is it true? Maybe. I'm still looking for any kind of statement from the AI producers refuting this Hollywood hopeful's claims.
But even so...I don't know if this does anything to dampen my overall appreciation for AI. Even if they're grounded in fact, these accusations are nothing new. In fact, every reality show has had its Hitchyes...contestants who sign a waiver and complain about supposedly unjustified editing later.
Is this anything we haven't expected out of seasons past? Is it enough to make anyone stop watching?