A BRITAIN'S Got Talent star has fuelled fix claims after suggesting he was told what to perform in the semi-final - before failing to progress to the next round.
It comes after he teased he could well still secure a spot in the ITV show final in a shock return after teasing a "wildcard" place.
Vocalist Max Fox has been at the centre of attention on BGT this season after he was given the chance to audition when he begged head judge Simon Cowell to let him get up on stage.
He cheekily shouted to him from his seat in the audience when he jumped up during a break in auditions.
After he attracted Simon’s attention, the crowd demanded a Golden Buzzer moment when he performed Frank Sinatra hit My Way, and it was judge Amanda Holden who obliged.
Yet he missed out on a place in the final, coming second in the public vote, after belting out My Way for a second time, but adding a twist.
His near miss came despite the fact his tune had Simon and Amanda on their feet for a standing ovation.
Now Max has taken to his Instagram grid to hint he was given advice on what to belt out.
In a text post, he wrote: "I took the advice ... but haven't shown you the best of me yet.
"After 19 years of trying I finally had my moment. I got the Golden Buzzer, the public rallied behind me, and I had stepped into the semi final ready to show something new."But I was advised - by people who know this industry inside out - to revisit My Way.
"And of course, I took their expert advice.
"After all, they've shaped careers and know what works on a stage like that. But deep down I knew I had much more to give. I still do."
Max continued: "All I've ever wanted is to show people the very best version of me - and I don't feel like I've done that yet. Not fully.
"If the wildcard's still up for grabs I'm ready. No safety nets this time - just the performance I've been waiting my whole life to give.
"I'm ready to double 160million views and give the performance of my life."
He finished off his message with a red Emoji love heart.
The Sun has gone to BGT for comment.
HUGE HINT?
It isn't the first time the Blackpool lad has hinted he could feature in the final despite falling at the semi final hurdle.
In another Instagram post he teased fans: "This might be the end of BGT for now… or maybe not - wildcard, anyone?”
He finished by writing: “But whatever happens next, I’m excited for the future and all the magic still to come. The dream’s not over, it’s only just beginning.”
Reacting to his post, Britain’s Got Talent fans told the act they’d vote for him as the Wild Card.
One person wrote: “If there was justice you would definitely the wildcard but overall you've come a long way this is just the beginning of something big for you Max.”
A second penned: “I’d defo vote for the wild card, you were absolutely amazing last night, so proud of you.”
FAN FURY
Max's post comes as BGT fans have called for a huge change to the programme after the show has been engulfed in 'fix' rows this season.
The ITV programme has seen a schedule shake-up this year with semi-final shows airing on Saturday nights as opposed to stretched across one week.
But that isn't the only format change to rock the talent contest.
This year, during the live semi-finals, each judge has been given a golden buzzer which they are allowed to press once.
Any act that receives the buzzer advances straight through to the final and does not face the public vote.
In previous years, the act with the most viewer votes advances to the final with the acts in second and third place then standing before the judges as they each pick one of the two to send through to the final.
However, the introduction of the live golden buzzer has not gone down well with fans - particularly after comedian Joseph Charm bagged the honour, with many fans suggesting he could be unworthy of it.
Now, they are calling for the feature to be axed for next year in a stark move.
