Social media erupted on Monday night as Taylor Swift fans raised concerns that the American Music Awards (AMAs) may have intentionally muted or reduced the sound of audience cheers for the superstar during the live broadcast.

Swift, who was nominated for six awards this year, left the ceremony without a single win—a surprising outcome for one of the world’s most influential artists. Viewers quickly noticed that the volume of applause and audience reactions during her appearances seemed noticeably lower than for other performers, sparking online speculation.

Many fans believe the AMAs may have altered the live audio feed to downplay Swift’s popularity. Several viral posts on X (formerly Twitter) included clips comparing the volume of cheers for Swift with other moments in the show.

As of this writing, neither the AMAs nor its production team has issued a statement responding to the allegations.

This isn’t the first time award shows have faced scrutiny for perceived bias or production decisions that appear to influence public perception. The incident has reignited conversations around transparency in how live broadcasts are edited in real time.