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So, the first X Factor live show is on tonight, with Andy, Leon, Rhydian, Alisha, Emily, Kimberly, Beverely, Daniel, Niki, Futureproof, Hope and Same Difference battling it out for the final 11 places.

5:30 - 7:30: The X Factor
Dermot O'Leary presents as the final 12 contestants sing for viewers' votes in front of judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue in the first of the live studio rounds of the competition.

7:30 - 8:30: The Xtra Factor
Fearne Cotton goes behind the scenes of the talent show The X Factor

10:00 - 10:35: The X Factor; The Results
The viewers' verdict is announced, and the two acts with the fewest votes sing again, hoping to win a reprieve from Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne, and Dannii Minogue.

10:35 - 11:20: The Xtra Factor; The Results
Fearne Cotton meets the first act to be eliminated.

Some of the times are of course pendant on the Rugby World Cup Final.

I know it doesnt start for another 6 hours, but we may as well start discussing it now. As it says in the other threads, the song choice sare;

Alisha - "Dreams"
Andy - "I Dont Want To Talk About It"
Beverely - "I Will Survive
Daniel - "Heaven
Emily - "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me"
Futureproof - "She's The One"
Hope - Umbrella
Kimberly - "It's Raining Men"
Leon - "Can't Buy Me Love
Niki - "Nothing Compares 2 U"
Rhydian - "I Will Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
Same Difference - "Tragedy"

Some bad song choices, but some ought to be good.

The current odds for tonight;

1st Elimination

Same Difference - 10/3
Rhydian - 11/2
Niki - 13/2
Alisha - 8/1
Kimberly - 12/1
Beverley - 16/1
Emily - 16/1
Hope - 20/1
Leon - 25/1
Andy - 28/1
Daniel - 40/1
Futureproof - 40/1

I wouldnt take these seriously at the moment; this time last year, the Unconventionals were one of the favourites to win.

Finally, a pre live show game; predict the order of tonights performences. We'll see who's closest;

I think;

1 - Beverely
2 - Alisha
3 - Same Difference
4 - Rhydian
5 - Niki
6 - Kimberly
7 - Futureproof
8 - Leon
9 - Daniel
10 - Emily
11 - Hope
12 - Andy