It’s X Factor final time!

chickendinner picks out some of its favourite novelty bets

It’s the X Factor final tomorrow and if you’re not too enamoured by any of the finalists then there are plenty of fun novelty bets you can make to ensure you enjoy your Saturday evening in front of the telly. Here are some of our favourites:

» First person to cry during the final: Alexandra (2/1), anyone in JLS (9/4), Cheryl (5/2), Eoghan (6/1), Louis (8/1), Dannii (10/1), Simon (40/1) and Dermot (50/1) with Paddy Power

» Eoghan to break down in tears mid-song - 8/1 with Paddy Power

» All four judges not to be seen giving a standing ovation at least once - 16/1 with Sky Bet

» Eoghan to sing Puppy Love in the final - 33/1 with Paddy Power

» A finalist to accidentally fall over on stage - 33/1 with Sky Bet

chickendinner bonus - Watch Harry Hill’s X Factor style big build-up video for Louis Walsh after the jump:

Posted: December 12th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Eoghan Quigg still 7/2 to win the X Factor

888sport underestimate the power of the Irish vote

In a moment of brilliant television, Eoghan reacted to the elimination of his alleged girlfriend Diana by crying on stage then interrupting her final song in floods of tears, to further endear himself to the voting public.

The 16-year-old Irishman is still 7/2 with 888sport even though he has never been voted in the bottom two. Alexandra has emerged as favourite at a best-priced 8/13 with Boylesports and is the best singer but it remains uncertain that she can attract voters in the same way that Eoghan appears to.

chickendinner bonus: Watch Harry Hill’s impression of Eoghan’s “please vote for me” face after the jump.

Posted: December 9th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | 1 Comment