This weekend’s X Factor final is gearing up to be an explosive show according to Paddy Power, and not just because feuding Peter Andre and Katie Price are both set to attend! The bookmaker is betting 2/1 that this weekend’s show will rake in a record 20 million viewers to see either Joe McElderry, Stacey Soloman or Olly Murs be crowned this year’s winner.
Baby faced Geordie Joe McElderry looks a safe bet at 2/5 with Paddy Power to be crowned this year’s winner and an even safer bet at 1/8 to top the charts this Christmas. Despite a fierce campaign by ‘Rage Against The Machine’ to pip the X Factor winner to the top of the Charts, bookies Paddy Power have announced the race officially over by paying out on X Factor for Christmas Number 1.
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, said: “The X Factor is a monster that just cannot be beaten. We’re certain that this year’s X Factor winner will be top of the Charts on Christmas Day so we’ve decided to payout early to all our customers who placed a bet – just in time to start the Christmas shopping!”
This year’s series of X Factor enjoyed acres of press coverage thanks to Irish twins Jedward and some amazing guest appearances but new judge Cheryl Cole’s fashion sense also commanded everyone’s attention, so much so, that Paddy Power have dedicated a very special betting market to the Girls Aloud star.
Punters can this year bet on what colour ensemble the ‘Fight For Your Love’ star appears in on Sunday night. Gold is the bookies 3/1 favourite followed by silver at 7/2. It’s an outside bet at 500/1 that Cheryl will show up in a bin bag, mind you she’d probably look just as good if she did!
X Factor Final Betting Odds
Paddy Power payout €10,450 to people who backed this yrs X Factor winner for Xmas No.1
Will this year’s X Factor winner be top of the Charts this Christmas?
1/8 Yes
9/2 No
Who will win X Factor?
2/5 Joe McElderry
9/2 Stacey Soloman
9/2 Olly Murs
Who will finish 3rd?
Evs Olly Murs
11/10 Stacey Solomon
8/1 Joe McElderry
Who will finish 1st and 2nd?
11/8 Joe 1st, Stacey 2nd
6/4 Joe 1st, Olly 2nd
6/1 Stacey 1st, Joe 2nd
13/2 Olly 1st, Joe 2nd
16/1 Stacey 1st, Olly 2nd
18/1 Olly 1st, Stacey 2nd
Final Weekend Peak Viewers
2/1 Over 20 Million
11/4 19 – 19.99 Million
10/3 18 – 18.99 Million
4/1 17 – 17.99 Million
7/1 16 – 16.99 Million
14/1 15 – 15.99 Million
33/1 Under 15 Million
Which Final night will have the most viewers?
2/7 Sunday
9/4 Saturday
Colour of Cheryl’s dress on X Factor final night
3/1 Gold
7/2 Silver
4/1 White
9/2 Black
7/1 Red
10/1 Blue
10/1 Pink
12/1 Purple
14/1 Brown
16/1 Green
50/1 Polka Dot
100/1 Union Jack
500/1 Bin Bag
What will be the 1st cliché used by Cheryl, Danni, Louis or Simon?
8/1 I loved it
10/1 I have to admit
10/1 You smashed that
12/1 I’m so proud of you
12/1 What I like about you..
12/1 You made it your own
14/1 The best we’ve seen tonight
14/1 Was on the money
16/1 Another faultless performance
16/1 Got the likeability factor
16/1 Got the X Factor
16/1 I genuinely believe
16/1 Let me tell you
16/1 That was World Class
18/1 I just hope the public vote for you
18/1 Let yourself down
18/1 Picked the wrong song
18/1 What you did tonight
18/1 You’re a star
18/1 Rule Book
20/1 It was Karaoke
20/1 Not your best performance
20/1 Put your heart and soul into it
20/1 Tried something different
20/1 You deserve to be here
25/1 Nobody deserves it more
25/1 Played it safe
25/1 The audience loved you
33/1 Love you to bits
33/1 That was very brave
33/1 Was absolutely dreadful
33/1 Wasn’t good enough
33/1 You’re a real diva
33/1 You’ve had it tough
40/1 I’m a big fan of…
40/1 You shouldn’t be here
50/1 Jedward would do better
Pete and Kate Explosive Specials
6/1 Peter & Katie to be seated together
8/1 Peter & Katie to be removed from the set for fighting
