[Christina]

Sorry if this has already been posted.

You haven't really made it in the entertainment industry until you've got your very own conspiracy theory, so X Factor twins John and Edward should be rejoicing after rumours emerged that there is a secret plot to help them win.

We've taken a look at several of the conspiracy theories and tried to get to the truth behind them...

Conspiracy 1: The twins had two auditions
Footage from an Irish TV show, featured in today's Sun, has revealed that the twins auditioned in London three days before their Glasgow audition that was featured in the series. This revelation has led some fans to claim that the producers hand-picked the duo to win this year's series.

The truth?
Due to the high volume of contestants wanting to take part in The X Factor each year, the hopefuls must first audition for the show's producers before facing the judges. An X Factor spokesperson confirmed this in a statement, saying: "They did a pre-audition in London then were asked to audition for the judges." No conspiracy there then.

Conspiracy 2: The running order was changed on Saturday to benefit the twins
The Daily Star has reported that the running order was changed at the last minute before Saturday night's live show in order to boost the twins' chances of making it through to the following week. It's well known that acts who perform first often have a disadvantage because voting lines don't open until the end and viewers often vote for perfomances that are fresh in their mind.

The truth?
An X Factor spokesperson confirmed: "The order was changed, but this has happened before. Often after a rehearsal, producers may decide to alter the order to change the pace of the show or for technical reasons. The fact that John and Edward sang towards the end means nothing". We think it's likely John and Edward were moved as part of a ratings decision. They have quickly become the act that everyone wants to see and holding them back until closer to the end will keep viewers watching. Anyone else notice how many times Dermot plugged them as 'coming up next' during Saturday's show?

Consiracy 3: Simon Cowell is a massive John and Edward fan and has plotted for them to win since June
Could Simon Cowell's 'I hate those twins' routine be a massive bluff? Insiders have claimed that Simon and fellow judge Louis have been planning to whip the public into a frenzy over John and Edward ever since their first audition. Westlife's Shane Filan has fuelled this speculation by revealing that Simon showed him footage of the boys back in June and said 'they're going to be massive'.

The truth?
As the man who launched Zig and Zag's music career, Simon Cowell has never been one to let a poor vocal performance stand in the way of a hit record. As a savvy businessman, he will also be keen to maximise on the twins' mania that is sweeping the nation so it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he plans to turn them into stars. His whole 'twins are a nightmare' act could be part of a plan to get people to vote for the duo simply to annoy him, therefore keeping them in the show. However, while he may want them to reach the final in order to keep ratings high, we don't think he would actually want them to win as it would turn the whole show into a farce. Would he be happy for the twins to represent the best new UK music talent with a performance on American Idol? We don't think so. However, this is definitely the most plausible of the theories put forward.

Source: http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/blog/article/303542/

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What are your thoughts?

[alc09]

Just read this on the Sun site, came on here and first thing I have seen.

They won't win. Not a chance.

[Crimson Dynamo]

they could win

Mr Blobby went to number 1

Eddie the Eagle

Look at U2, inexplicably they do well


Britain loves to buck the trend

[Christina]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

they could win

Mr Blobby went to number 1

Eddie the Eagle

Look at U2, inexplicably they do well


Britain loves to buck the trend

Not forgetting Bob The Builder at number 1 too

[Tracyjay]

Originally Posted by Christina

Not forgetting Bob The Builder at number 1 too

I loved the fact he beat Eminem too

[WOMBAI]

I doubt it. It wouldn't be in the show's interests - because if the twins won the show (which they won't) it would destroy any credibility the show had. It really would become a joke show - and anyone that won - no matter how talented- would never be taken seriously as an artist.

The business is already snooty enough about x-factor contestants - after a win by someone like them - it would all be over.

[Fom]

They won't win, novelty acts always get so far then it wears off. They won't make the final... if they do (Like Same Difference) they won't win.

[\PJ/]

Originally Posted by Fom

They won't win, novelty acts always get so far then it wears off. They won't make the final... if they do (Like Same Difference) they won't win.

There ALOT popular than SD.

[Fom]

Originally Posted by .PJ.

There ALOT popular than SD.

Not really, SD were quite popular... give it time, this will die down eventually.

[Tom]

They won't win because of the amount of people that hate them

If they make it to the final 2 then those who hate them will vote like mad for the other person to win no matter who it is, well unless its Lloyd then its an even bigger joke

[Crimson Dynamo]

They are like a wee team having a big cup run. It illuminates the competition but you know that man u will win in the end.

[Jords]

Give them 2 weeks and people will get bored.
I think people will realise that they want talent, not a pair of jokers