Cue Cards Are Crucial for Contestants
One of the audience’s favorite moments is when people are told to “Come on down!” to the stage. Though it looks loud at home, it’s nothing in comparison to what it’s actually like live. Some claim to lose their hearing temporarily.
Source: washingtonpost.com
This noise means that many contestants miss their names getting called. The producers found a solution by using cue cards with names on them to make sure people know when they need to come to the stage. The noise? Not so much they can do about that, but the show must continue.