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X Factor Betting: Our unique graph shows Burke's meteoric rise
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Joe Dyer /
04 December 2008 /
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Two storming performances fire Alexandra from third in the betting to hot favourite in the space of one show.
What a difference a week makes.
Last Saturday afternoon Alexandra Burke was third favourite in the X Factor betting with youngsters Diana Vickers and Eoghan Quigg leading the way with Betfair backers.
But then came a double whammy of performances from Burke that wowed judges, voters and audience alike to fire her to the top of the betting.
At [2.24], the 20-year-old is the clear favourite to lift this year's crown with only Vickers having traded lower in the series ([2.10]).
As our unique graph shows, Burke has pulled off a stunning turnaround. Though never out of the betting, she looks to have peaked at the right moment to leap into the lead.
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Ian Lamont | 04 December 2008
Alexandra has been the most talented singer for weeks and I'm quite happy having taken 3-1 two weeks ago. Diana's voice is too wispy and Eoghan sings sharp.