X-Factor

X-Factor Betting: Keep the faith

Jack Houghton / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Some would say that betting on the X-Factor is like bad medicine. Not if you follow Jack Houghton's advice......Read more »

X Factor 2009 Betting: Give Olly a Bud, this man's good

Mike Norman / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Whilst Mike Norman concentrates on perfecting the Olly Shuffle it seems that 'not being so good' is the new greatness. This spells danger for Jamie this week says Mike, though he'd love nothing more than the twins to go....Read more »

X Factor Odds Update: Twins come in

Joe Dyer / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

John and Edward's odds have halved as their popularity shows no signs of abating...Read more »

X Factor Betting: Big tongued Danyl's just gotta go...

Jack Houghton / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Arrogance outweighs talent with Danyl and Jack Houghton will be opposing him in the X Factor odds until he's voted off...Read more »

X Factor 2009 Betting: Is Lloyd a 'Rock' solid selection

Mike Norman / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

On the brink of a cataclysmic breakdown, "Mystical" Mike Norman is demanding to know why John and Edward keep surviving, but can see rock-y times ahead for both Lloyd and Rachel when The X Factor continues this weekend....Read more »

X Factor Week Three Betting: Bye-bye Rachel?

Jack Houghton / 24 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Rachel continues to perform horribly, back her for the bottom two this week, says Jack Houghton...Read more »

X Factor 2009 Betting: Terrible Twins to frustrate viewers even longer

Mike Norman / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

X Factor twins John and Edward really did do it again on Saturday when they appallingly covered and old Britney Spears hit. Is it time for this dreadful duo to leave the competition? Maybe, but it won't happen this week...Read more »

X Factor Betting 2009: 'Stars' defend Dannii as Rachel prepares for Sunday showdown

Jack Houghton / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With the show's integrity called into question and 4000 complaints about homophobic remarks, Jack Houghton endeavours to restore the lustre to the X Factor. And of course, turn a profit......Read more »

X Factor 2009 Betting: Danyl and Joseph make flying starts

Mike Norman / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Defending Reality TV Show Tipster of the Year Mike Norman has a word of warning for his main rival Jack Houghton... unless you're behind Danyl Johnson (not literally) then you won't be taking his X Factor tipping crown....Read more »

X Factor Betting 2009: For whom the Cowbell tolls...

Jack Houghton / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Simon's chosen badly and Walsh is a no-hoper which leaves the girls as likely top managers... Jack Houghton has the early take on this year's X Factor betting landscape...Read more »

X Factor 2009 Betting: And the (most likely) winner is

Mike Norman / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman has seen every audition, had a Bootcamp party, and watched intensely as this year's X Factor contestants sang at the judge's houses. Now he's ready to reveal who he thinks will become champion singer of 2009....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Louis Walsh will be the X Factor winning manager

The Betfair Contrarian / 27 September 2009 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Contrarian believes he can get class from a carthorse but Louis Walsh's X Factor 2009 fate may be in the lap of the girls......Read more »

X Factor 2009 Betting: Over 25s make a promising start

Mike Norman / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday nights are set to be dominated by reality TV shows until Christmas, and our man Engelbert Norman (that's Mike to me and you) will be here to tell you who's hot and who's not in this year's X Factor....Read more »

X Factor Finale: Sex-tape rumours can't help Burke's bid for glory

Jack Houghton / 13 December 2008 / Leave a comment

She's been hitting the high notes on and off screen (allegedly) but is Alexandra really deserving of her place at the favourite's table? Jack Houghton isn't so sure......Read more »