[BusyBee]

I'm more or less certain the final will be between Chris and Sam now.

Think you may be right, but Michelle could sneak in there. Though all the pushing Simon is giving her could backfire. I dont think that helped Gareth last year when despite all the pushing the best man won.

Personally I would like to see Mark in the final - he seems to be the only one who can actually see both ballads and up beat songs and seems to be growing in confidence. He doesnt have the individuality of Susanne for instance but is an all rounder.

This is the difference between Pop Idol and Fame Academy. I wonder how far Alex would have gone if she had been faced with Disco etc.