[James]

The Sun says there is going to be a wildcard show.

TWO Pop Idol flops will be handed a second chance to make it through to the final, it was revealed yesterday.

One wannabe will be voted in by the public and another by the four judges on a Wildcard Show — based on the same format used on American Idol 2.

After the public select their final ten, judges Simon Cowell, Nicki Chapman, Neil Fox and Pete Waterman will call back eight hopefuls from the 40 who failed to make the grade.

Those eight will perform once more for the judges and hope to grab one of the two extra places.

A show spokesman said: “Just when you thought your favourite contestant was out of the show forever we’ll be giving them a second chance.”

This means Jason — who missed out on a place in the final by just TWO votes on

Saturday — and lapdancer Rebecca could yet win Pop Idol.

Hosts Ant and Dec will announce the results in another nail-biting live show.

The ITV series producer Claire Horton said “We’ve seen so much talent so far on this series and the calibre is really high, I’m sure the public and judges alike, will be keen to give the Pop Idols that haven’t made it to the final ten one last chance.”

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2...30485,,00.html

I'm not sure how they will decide the 8 places in the wildcard heat if there are 5 final-50 shows. Maybe it's a case of the judges choosing their favourites.