October 2008 - X-Factor
X Factor Betting: D-I-S-C-O spells trouble for the X Factor oldies
It'll be murder on the dancefloor for Rachel and Daniel this week, says Jack Houghton in his betting preview of X Factor....
X-Factor Review: Drunk bridesmaid value for disco week
Rachel has survived her poor weeks, Eoghan looks more X-tractor than factor and Mike Norman is hoping that Diana's early appeal will wear away. Has the barefoot special one got what it takes to dissappoint...
X Factor Betting: Time to consolidate our godless position
The X-Factor may been under attack from everyone from Noel Gallagher to Omar Bakri this week but all the recommended outright bets look healthy, says Jack Houghton....
X-Factor Review: I wouldn't like to be layer of Diana
With Girlband gone, the boys are now out-numbering the girls, which leave Austin's chances of getting some action about as likely as Gordon Brown becoming the Governor of the Bank of England, says Mike Norman....
X-Factor Betting: This is no bear market so get against big, bad Rachel
Jack Houghton takes his weekly look at the X-Factor odds as another act awaits the boot....
X-Factor Review: Consumate package conjures visions of Leona
A great voice and a body to die for might not be enough for one contestant now that Simon Cowell has declared his affections, says Mike Norman....
X-Factor Betting: All you need to know at this stage (but were afraid to ask)
Saturday afternoons are for watching racing but the evening is dedicated to X-Factor in the world of Jack Houghton. Here are his thoughts on the voting public, Leona's successor and Simon Cowell's price to be...
X-Factor Review: Passion and arrogance make Rachel and Ruth best bets
Youtube viewing figures can be useful in helping predict who will win this year's X-factor, says Mike Norman....
The Contrarian: Why Cheryl Cole won't win the X Factor
The Betfair markets might tell you that Cheryl Cole is the judge to beat in this year's X Factor [she's at [2.8] to win], but they're wrong, says the Contrarian....
X-Factor Betting: Here come the girls
After 126 acts turned the O2 into an arena of broken dreams, 24 prevailed to keep alive their chances. Then Cheryl couldn't conceal her delight at being allocated The Girls - a group with as...