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Luke was one of the best if not the best ( imho) on Saturday, he had a better slot than Nicholas who was quite poor (although the switch with Tamera from 4th to 3rd probably was detrimental) and yet he was in bottom2.

I was in Aberdeen in the week leading up to disco week and there were "vote Nicholas XF banners in a few shops . " Aberdeen. So imagine what Motherwell. Glasgow and Edinburgh must be like now. Although Scottish always assiduously deny local block voting to which I reply "two words: Michelle McManus".

The fact that Sam B is almost guaranteed to go to final unscathed by bottom 2 drama and Nicholas has never been in bottom either almost secures the fate of Luke and RC. The only chance Luke has is going on last. That probably won't happen.

Nicholas - shockingly - is very popular, in fact he's got biggest fanbase by a mile ( OAPs, older mums who buy 1 CD a year from Tesco and dont know how to download, Scottish, Daniel O Donnel fans, disgruntled Westloife fans, 9 yeaR old girls too young for 1D, people who hate modern music or think Celine Dion is too edgy) .

The reason why Sam B will beat him is she appeals to the casual voters, a4nd that's what counts in votes ( why 1D lost to Matt Cardle)