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X Factor Betting: Our unique graph shows Burke's meteoric rise

X-Factor RSS / Joe Dyer / 04 December 2008 / 1

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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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  1. 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.