[Pipergun]

After becoming increasingly frustrated with the judge's egos on The X Factor, I have been watching Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday night rather than support The X Factor, which I believe has become more about demoralising the contestants rather than searching for talent.

I have to say that I was mortified (yet not at all shocked) when Bill Turnbull and Karen Hardy were eliminated from SCD, as I thought that they were the most genuine, caring and likeable couple on the show, although, granted, not the best dancers!

I thought Bill conducted himself brilliantly at the end of the results show, thanking Karen (his partner) for giving him the experience of a lifetime, whilst she blubbed at his words.

After all of the continuous fake sagas that the X Factor has seen, I shall continue to favour SCD, which I believe to be a much more credible and enjoyable programme, whilst still commenting on the goings on in the X Factor.

I know most posters on here are in favour of The X Factor, but I'd be interested to hear what you've got to say about the two in comparison - I know where my allegiance lies!!