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JOE RED HOT FAVOURITE TO WIN X FACTOR

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:01:00 +0000

Paddy Power have made baby faced Joe McElderry their red-hot favourite at 1/5 to be crowned this year’s X Factor winner. Only two finalists remain in the race after last girl standing Stacey Soloman crashed out of the competition.

Joe is one of the hottest ever favourites the bookmaker has seen to follow Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke to victory.

Whoever does win this year’s X Factor is also heavily tipped to top the charts this Christmas – Paddy Power have already paid out over €10,000 to punters who backed the unknown winner for this years Christmas Number 1.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, said: “One time favourite Olly surprised everyone to make the final two but Joe looks to have this in the bag!”

X Factor Final Betting Odds

Who will win X Factor?
1/5 Joe McElderry
3/1 Olly Murs

Paddy Power payout €10,450 to people who backed this yrs X Factor winner for Xmas No.1

Will this year’s X Factor winner be top of the Charts this Christmas?
1/8 Yes
9/2 No

BOOKIES PAY OUT ON XMAS NO.1 AHEAD OF X FACTOR FINAL

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:32:00 +0000

This weekend’s X Factor final is gearing up to be an explosive show according to Paddy Power, and not just because feuding Peter Andre and Katie Price are both set to attend!

The bookmaker is betting 2/1 that this weekend’s show will rake in a record 20 million viewers to see either Joe McElderry, Stacey Soloman or Olly Murs be crowned this year’s winner.

Baby faced Geordie Joe McElderry looks a safe bet at 2/5 with Paddy Power to be crowned this year’s winner and an even safer bet at 1/8 to top the charts this Christmas.

Despite a fierce campaign by ‘Rage Against The Machine’ to pip the X Factor winner to the top of the Charts, bookies Paddy Power have announced the race officially over by paying out on X Factor for Christmas Number 1.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, said: “The X Factor is a monster that just cannot be beaten. We’re certain that this year’s X Factor winner will be top of the Charts on Christmas Day so we’ve decided to payout early to all our customers who placed a bet – just in time to start the Christmas shopping!”

This year’s series of X Factor enjoyed acres of press coverage thanks to Irish twins Jedward and some amazing guest appearances but new judge Cheryl Cole’s fashion sense also commanded everyone’s attention, so much so, that Paddy Power have dedicated a very special betting market to the Girls Aloud star.

Punters can this year bet on what colour ensemble the ‘Fight For Your Love’ star appears in on Sunday night. Gold is the bookies 3/1 favourite followed by silver at 7/2. It’s an outside bet at 500/1 that Cheryl will show up in a bin bag, mind you she’d probably look just as good if she did!

X Factor Final Betting Odds

Paddy Power payout €10,450 to people who backed this yrs X Factor winner for Xmas No.1

Will this year’s X Factor winner be top of the Charts this Christmas?
1/8 Yes
9/2 No

Who will win X Factor?
2/5 Joe McElderry
9/2 Stacey Soloman
9/2 Olly Murs

Who will finish 3rd?
Evs Olly Murs
11/10 Stacey Solomon
8/1 Joe McElderry

Who will finish 1st and 2nd?
11/8 Joe 1st, Stacey 2nd
6/4 Joe 1st, Olly 2nd
6/1 Stacey 1st, Joe 2nd
13/2 Olly 1st, Joe 2nd
16/1 Stacey 1st, Olly 2nd
18/1 Olly 1st, Stacey 2nd

Final Weekend Peak Viewers
2/1 Over 20 Million
11/4 19 - 19.99 Million
10/3 18 - 18.99 Million
4/1 17 - 17.99 Million
7/1 16 - 16.99 Million
14/1 15 - 15.99 Million
33/1 Under 15 Million

Which Final night will have the most viewers?
2/7 Sunday
9/4 Saturday

Colour of Cheryl’s dress on X Factor final night
3/1 Gold
7/2 Silver
4/1 White
9/2 Black
7/1 Red
10/1 Blue
10/1 Pink
12/1 Purple
14/1 Brown
16/1 Green
50/1 Polka Dot
100/1 Union Jack
500/1 Bin Bag

What will be the 1st cliché used by Cheryl, Danni, Louis or Simon?
8/1 I loved it
10/1 I have to admit
10/1 You smashed that
12/1 I’m so proud of you
12/1 What I like about you..
12/1 You made it your own
14/1 The best we've seen tonight
14/1 Was on the money
16/1 Another faultless performance
16/1 Got the likeability factor
16/1 Got the X Factor
16/1 I genuinely believe
16/1 Let me tell you
16/1 That was World Class
18/1 I just hope the public vote for you
18/1 Let yourself down
18/1 Picked the wrong song
18/1 What you did tonight
18/1 You're a star
18/1 Rule Book
20/1 It was Karaoke
20/1 Not your best performance
20/1 Put your heart and soul into it
20/1 Tried something different
20/1 You deserve to be here
25/1 Nobody deserves it more
25/1 Played it safe
25/1 The audience loved you
33/1 Love you to bits
33/1 That was very brave
33/1 Was absolutely dreadful
33/1 Wasn't good enough
33/1 You're a real diva
33/1 You've had it tough
40/1 I'm a big fan of…
40/1 You shouldn't be here
50/1 Jedward would do better

Pete and Kate Explosive Specials
6/1 Peter & Katie to be seated together
8/1 Peter & Katie to be removed from the set for fighting

GINO’S RAT WRAP LIKELY TO BE SQUASHED

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:25:00 +0000

Celebrity betting experts Paddy Power have today opened a book on the verdict in the forthcoming court case against Italian TV chef Gino D'Acampo and ex-Hollyoaks star Stuart Manning. Both men stand accused of flouting Australian RSPCA rules by killing and eating a rat in front of millions of viewers on ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

According to the bookies odds of 4-7 it looks likely that Jungle King Gino and his Bushtucker team-mate Stuart will be found Not Guilty by the New South Wales court when the case comes before them next February.

However should the verdict not go their way betting is also available on what punishment will be imposed on the “Rodent-gate” two. A fine is the bookies red-hot 1-4 favourite followed by a compulsory donation to the Australian RSPCA at 5-1. Less likely retribution according to Paddy Power includes a prison sentence at 20/1 and the death sentence at 1,000/1.

Paddy Power said “So much for what happens in the jungle stays in the jungle! Hopefully common sense will prevail and the guys will be commended for helping alleviate Australia’s rodent problem”

Court Case Verdict
5/4 Guilty
4/7 Not Guilty

Guilty! What will Gino & Stuart's punishment be?
1/4 Fine
5/1 Compulsory donation to the Australian RSPCA
16/1 Community Service in an animal shelter
20/1 Prison Sentence
1000/1 Death Sentence

All prices remain subject to fluctuation.

GEORDIE JOE NOW ODDS-ON FOR X-FACTOR CROWN

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:44:00 +0000

Following Danyl Johnson’s elimination from X Factor last night, bookies Paddy Power make the 18-year old Geordie singing sensation Joe McElderry their odds-on favourite to win next weeks final.

Joe replaced Olly Murs as favourite to win this years competition two weeks ago and since has been the subject of a sustained gamble that has resulted in his odds being slashed into 4/11 for victory next week.

Stacey is second favourite at 4/1 while Olly is the outsider at 9/2 to win and odds-on 5/6 for a bronze medal in the final.

Paddy Power said, “Joe may be the baby of the competition but there is nothing juvenile about his singing talent. Louis mentioned on Saturday night that he could be the next big thing and our punters seem to agree. He is now, by far, the contestant with the biggest amount of money riding on his back going into the final.”

X Factor Winner
4/11 Joe McElderry
4/1 Stacey Soloman
9/2 Olly Murs

3rd Place
5/6 Olly Murs
11/8 Stacey Soloman
6/1 Joe McElderry

All prices remain subject to fluctuation.

PETE 6/1 TO ENTER JUNGLE AGAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:14:00 +0000

Bookies Paddy Power are betting there could be a rumble in the jungle this year and are betting just 6/1 that Katie Price’s estranged husband Peter Andre enters I’m A Celebrity for a second time!

Viewers were last night surprised to see the glamour model reminisce of her time in the jungle six years ago and describe her rendezvous with Pete as “love at first sight”.

Punters are now convinced I’m a Celeb chiefs will do all they can to get Pete back in the jungle and are going crazy snapping up the odds. Paddy Power are also betting this could be the biggest reconciliation in reality TV history and are quoting 4/1 that Jordan and Peter re-kindle their romance before the end of next year.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said, “Katie is either playing the sympathy card or genuinely upset at being back in the place where she met Peter. Either way, it would be a major coup if producers persuaded Peter to go back in. We’re pretty sure if they waved enough cash under his nose we could see an explosive reunion!”

Meanwhile, bookies Paddy Power have made Italian chef Gino Dacampo their 3/1 favourite to be crowned King of the jungle. Snooker ace Jimmy White and former page 3 girl Sam Fox are second favourites at 5/1 while Katie is further down the list at 8/1 to go the distance and win this years series.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

Jordan & Pete – Rekindled Romance

4/1 Jordan & Peter to get back together again before the end of 2010
6/1 Peter Andre to enter the jungle for the second time

BOOKIES SLASH ODDS ON JEDWARD AS IRELAND CAST THEIR VOTES!

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:07:00 +0000

Bookies Paddy Power have further slashed the odds on John and Edward winning this year’s X Factor from 8/1 to 6/1 following the optimistic news that Irish fans will finally be able to cast their votes at the weekend.

Irish phone company Swiftcall Commercial have claimed to have found a way to bypass xx preventing Irish people or anyone outside the UK from voting.

The news has not only given an extra boost to the twins but has also seen a surge in the number of bets being placed with Paddy Power on Jedward to win!

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “If it is true and the Irish votes through Swiftcall count it will have a huge impact on the result. With all the support the lads are receiving from home there’s an excellent chance they could cause a massive upset and become this year’s X Factor winners!”

Outright Winner

7/4 Olly Murs
5/2 Stacey Soloman
7/2 Joe McElderry
5/1 Danyl Johnson
6/1 John and Edward Grimes
66/1 Lloyd Daniels

Grimes Brothers Stage of Elimination

9/4 This Week
9/4 Next Week
7/2 Semi Final
3/1 Final (Not Winner)

Camilla Walks From The Jungle

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:49:00 +0000

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

Camilla Dallerup’s decision to leave the jungle has had zero impact on the bookies betting.

The professional dancer had been a 33/1 outsider with Paddy Power to win I’m A Celebrity. Her departure however will come as great news to a handful of punters who took the 7/2 on offer with Paddy Power that she’d be the first contestant to leave of her own accord.

Italian stallion Gino remains the 3/1 favourite to be King of the jungle while songstress Sabrina Washington is the 2/1 favourite to be eliminated by the public first.

Outright Winner

3/1 Gino Dacampo
5/1 Jimmy White
5/1 Sam Fox
5/1 Kim Woodburn
8/1 Katie Price
8/1 Lucy Benjamin
10/1 George Hamilton
14/1 Colin McAllister
16/1 Stuart Manning
25/1 Justin Ryan
25/1 Sabrina Washington

First Elimination

2/1 Sabrina Washington
3/1 Justin Ryan
6/1 Colin McAllister
8/1 Stuart Manning
8/1 Katie Price
14/1 Sam Fox
16/1 Lucy Benjamin
16/1 Kim Woodburn
18/1 George Hamilton
20/1 Jimmy White
25/1 Gino Dacampo

I’M A CELEB TIPPED TO BE RATINGS WINNER AS JORDAN ENTERS JUNGLE

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:46:00 +0000

Bookies Paddy Power are betting it could be a bumper year for I’m a Celebrity in the TV ratings and are tipping the show to rake in more than 17 million viewers.

It’s just 2/1 that the jungle show attracts a peak audience of between 16million and 18million and 9/2 that that figure jumps to between 18million and 20million!

That would be a massive jump of 30% compared to previous years which saw approximately 14million viewers tune in.

The return of busty glamour model Jordan to the jungle is no doubt the number one reason people are clambering for the remote controls and there’s even talk that the ITV 1 show, presented by Ant and Dec, could knock X Factor off the top spot for TV ratings. Paddy Power are betting 4/1 that this year’s I’m a Celeb’ final will attract more viewers than this year’s X Factor final!

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “Jordan in the jungle is car crash telly so it really is no surprise to us that the show is enjoying record viewing figures. There won’t be a dull moment in the jungle with Jordan around so we’re expecting viewing figures to remain at an all time high over the next few weeks!”

So popular is Jordan expected to be with the public that bookies Paddy Power are already taking bets on her completing more bushtucker trials than any previous jungle contestant. Janice Dickinson currently holds the record for doing the most bushtucker trials with a whopping ten under her belt but this year Jordan is 13/8 to blow that figure right out of the water!

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here – Latest Betting

Ratings Winner

Number of peak viewers I'm A Celeb attracts?
8/1 Under 10 Million
6/1 10,000,000 - 12,000,000
7/2 12,000,001 - 14,000,000
9/4 14,000,001 - 16,000,000
2/1 16,000,001 - 18,000,000
9/2 18,000,001 - 20,000,000
6/1 Over 20 Million

Which Final will have the most viewers?
1/5 X Factor
4/1 I'm A Celebrity
9/1 Strictly Come Dancing

Winner
4/1 Jimmy White
11/2 Gino Dacampo
6/1 Sam Fox
6/1 Lucy Benjamin
6/1 Kim Woodburn
8/1 George Hamilton
12/1 Camilla Dallerup
12/1 Colin McAllister
14/1 Katie Price
14/1 Stuart Manning
20/1 Justin Ryan
33/1 Sabrina Washington

1st Elimination
3/1 Sabrina Washington
9/2 Colin McAllister
9/2 Justin Ryan
8/1 Camilla Dallerup
8/1 Katie Price
10/1 Sam Fox
10/1 Stuart Manning
12/1 Kim Woodburn
18/1 Lucy Benjamin
18/1 George Hamilton
25/1 Gino Dacampo
25/1 Jimmy White

King or Queen?

8/13 King
6/5 Queen

First to Walk

2/1 Kim Woodburn
4/1 Sabrina Washington
5/1 Colin McAllister
5/1 Justin Ryan
8/1 George Hamilton
10/1 Sam Fox
10/1 Camilla Dallerup
12/1 Jimmy White
12/1 Lucy Benjamin
14/1 Stuart Manning
20/1 Gino Dacampo

First to go Topless

11/10 Katie Price
11/8 Sam Fox
4/1 Sabrina Washington
10/1 Camilla Dallerup
20/1 Lucy Benjamin
50/1 Kim Woodburn

How many Bushtucker Trials will Katie do?
10/1 None
8/1 1 - 3
11/4 4 - 6
9/4 7 - 9
2/1 10 -
12 7/2 Over 12

Jordan Specials

7/4 Alex Reid to enter as a contestant
13/8 Jordan to break the record for the most Bush Tucker Trials
9/4 Jordan to eat a kangaroos penis
4/1 Jordan to eat a kangaroos penis and say it reminds her of Peter
5/1 Peter to enter as a contestant
6/1 Jordan to find a cockroach in her cleavage and call it Peter

BOOKIES UNDER PRESSURE AS JEDWARD BOUNCE BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:00 +0000

Paddy Power have once again trimmed the odds on John & Edward winning this year’s X Factor after they successfully managed to avoid the sing-off on Sunday night’s show.

The Lucan twins had drifted in the betting to 12/1 after last weeks show and were in fact the bookies favourites to be eliminated this week however their odds have since been cut to 8/1 after their version of Under Pressure by Vanilla Ice went down very well with both the judges and voting public.

25-year old Olly Murs remains the bookies red hot favourite at odds of 7/4 to win this years competition followed by Stacey Soloman at 11/4 and Joe McElderry at 7/2. Welsh teenager Lloyd Daniels is the bookies 6/5 favourite to be eliminated next week.

Paddy Power said “Jamie’s elimination this week is a real shock as we were fully expecting Jedward and Lloyd to be in bottom two. The twins really are starting to give us sleepless nights with the payout should they win getting very close to €300,000!”

Winner
7/4 Olly Murs
11/4 Stacey Soloman
7/2 Joe McElderry
4/1 Danyl Johnson
8/1 John and Edward Grimes
40/1 Lloyd Daniels

Next Elimination
6/5 Lloyd Daniels
7/4 John and Edward Grimes
5/1 Danyl Johnson
10/1 Joe McElderry
12/1 Stacey Soloman
20/1 Olly Murs
All prices remain subject to fluctuation.

JORDAN 4/1 TO COMPARE A KANGAROO PENIS TO PETER ANDRE

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000

- I’m A Celebrity Betting Specials -

With more than 16 names sill being touted to appear in this year’s I’m A Celebrity, the possible jungle participants Vinnie Jones, Jimmy White and Kim Woodburn will all be sure to be jostling to be the bookie’s opening favourite.

But the biggest name of all, Jordan, can be expected to dominate the headlines with her appearance now looking likely and Paddy Power are offering 20/1 that the former contestant wins the show at her second attempt. She is also 5/1 to be the first star voted out of the jungle and just 5/4 to eat a kangaroo’s penis as part of a Bushtucker Trial.

Never shy to talk about the subject she doesn’t like to talk about, Paddy Power are offering 4/1 that Jordan eats a kangaroos penis during the show and says it reminds her of ex husband Peter Andre and 20/1 that she finds a cockroach in her cleavage and calls it Peter. Having originally met on the show in 2004, her ex husband is 16/1 to also enter the jungle again during this series whilst its 50/1 that the warring couple get back together on the show.

However Paddy Power are also betting that turning the popular ITV programme into ‘The Jordan Show’ could backfire on the station given the recent public backlash on the glamour model. The bookie offers 6/1 that any of the other celebrities in the show quit in protest of Jordan whilst it’s a less likely 100/1 that Ant & Dec go.

And should the public really want to let Jordan know what they think of her, she is 4/1 to equal or better Janice Dickinson’s record of eight Bushtucker Trials.

Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “Jordan reappearing on the show could well leave all the other celebs in danger of being left in the shade and no doubt the headlines – and punters’ money – will largely be focused on her fortunes or downfall.”

Jordan I’m A Celebrity Specials

20/1 Jordan to win

5/1 Jordan first Celeb to be voted out

7/2 Jordan to quit

5/4 Jordan to eat a kangaroos penis

4/1 Jordan to eat a kangaroos penis and say it reminds her of Peter

20/1 Jordan to find a cockroach in her cleavage and call it Peter

16/1 Peter Andre to enter the jungle during the series

50/1 Jordan & Peter to reunite on the show

6/1 Any celeb to quit because of Jordan

100/1 Ant & Dec to quit the show in protest at Jordan

How many tasks will the public make Jordan do?

8/1 None

10/1 One

6/1 Two

5/1 Three

4/1 Four

3/1 Five

7/2 Six

5/1 Seven

4/1 Eight or more

JEDWARD UNDER PRESSURE TO QUIT X FACTOR

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +0000

Bookies Paddy Power are betting 5/1 that double-trouble act John and Edward, aka Jedward, will sensationally quit the X Factor before this weekend’s Live shows.

The Lucan twins have been racked with guilt since last weeks show which saw Lucie Jones exit the competition in spectacular and controversial circumstances. The public backlash has made the boys very nervous and some punters are now betting that the lads will succumb to the pressure and bow out of the competition of their own accord.

The twins odds have drifted to 16/1 from an all time low of 6/1 but bookies Paddy Power are still adamant the twins have what it takes to hang on in there.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “The public backlash has no doubt unsettled the lads but at the end of the day they deserve to be in the competition and we hope they don’t throw in the towel. With a bit of luck last week’s close shave could spur people to pick up the phone and vote to keep them in!”

Grimes to Walk 5/1 The Grimes Twins sensationally quit the X Factor before this weekends Live shows

JEDWARD ARE WINNERS ALREADY SAY BOOKIES

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:28:00 +0000

X Factor hopefuls John and Edward came dangerously close to going home last Sunday and are now the 6/4 favourites to get the boot this weekend but bookies Paddy Power are betting the Lucan locals will still be the big winners.

Paddy Power are already taking bets on John and Edward’s future. The terrible twosome are being tipped at 5/1 to become the next Ant and Dec and sign a multi-million pound deal with ITV while it’s just 3/1 that they back a BRIT award before 2015 and 6/1 that the pair go on to represent Ireland at next year’s Eurovision.

There are even 8/1 odds available on the twins amassing a £10m fortune by 2015 and 100/1 odds that they get as close as possible to world domination and appear on the front cover of Time magazine!

And X Factor host Dermot O’Leary might need to watch his back. Paddy Power are quoting 100/1 that the twins will replace the former BBLB host as host of the X Factor, following a very public spat between Louis and Dermot on Saturday night’s show.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “Time looks to be running out for the twins but they needn’t worry – they ain’t going anywhere! We’re tipping the twins for mega stardom far beyond the X Factor!”

Meanwhile Paddy Power are also quoting 7/4 that Simon will throw the boys another lifeline this weekend!

X Factor Latest

Jedward for World Domination!
3/1 Dermot not to be the presenter next year
3/1 Jedward to be nominated for a BRIT award by 2015
5/1 Jedward to sign a multi-million pound deal with ITV
6/1 Jedward representing Ire at Eurovision
8/1 Jedward to be worth £10 million a year by 2015
8/1 Jedward to get their own ‘John and Edward’ show
10/1 John and Edward to appear on Oprah
12/1 Dermot O’Leary to be sacked before the Final
12/1 Jedward to release more than 15 singles by 2015 (more than Ant n Dec)
25/1 John and Edward to star in a Hollywood blockbuster by 2015
33/1 Jedward to replace Ant & Dec on I’m A Celeb
33/1 John and Edward video game to be made
100/1 John and Edward to appear on the front cover of Time

Will the Grimes be in the bottom two this week?
4/6 No
11/10 Yes

Grimes Stage of Elimination
6/4 This Week
7/4 Week 7
4/1 Week 8
6/1 Semi Final
10/1 Final (Not Winner)
16/1 Winner

Will Simon save Jedward again?
2/5 No
7/4 Yes

Who will win The X Factor?
15/8 Olly Murs
3/1 Joe McElderry
10/3 Danyl Johnson
9/2 Stacey Soloman
14/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
16/1 John and Edward Grimes
50/1 Lloyd Daniels

First Elimination
6/4 John and Edward Grimes
13/8 Lloyd Daniels
7/2 Jamie Archer (Afro)
10/1 Stacey Soloman
14/1 Danyl Johnson
25/1 Joe McElderry
33/1 Olly Murs

Next X Factor Presenter?
13/8 Holly Willoughby
4/1 Cat Deeley
6/1 Ant & Dec
8/1 Vernon Kay
8/1 Davina McCall
10/1 Myleene Klass
12/1 Fearne Cotton
12/1 Ben Shepherd
16/1 Philip Schofield
20/1 Kelly Brook
20/1 Claudia Winkleman
25/1 Graham Norton
25/1 Zoe Ball
25/1 Ryan Seacrest
33/1 Denise Van Outen
33/1 Tess Daly
33/1 Russell Brand
40/1 Patrick Kielty
66/1 Sinitta
80/1 Jonathan Ross
100/1 Jedward
250/1 Terry Wogan
500/1 Bruce Forsyth

CHERYL TIPPED TO COLE IT A DAY – Love On The Rocks

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Irish Bookmaker Paddy Power are betting 2/1 that Cheryl Cole will call it a day with her hubby Ashley Cole, after the X Factor judge left her wedding ring on the dresser two nights in a row.

The Girls Aloud beauty who recently signed a £500,000 deal with L’Oreal has now prompted speculation that her marriage is on the rocks, immediately igniting interest in who might be first to date the worlds sexiest woman should the Coles decide to end their three year marriage.

Paddy Power have made Real Madrid rogue Ronaldo their 6/1 favourite to be snapped with Cheryl first, followed by ladies man Leonardo DiCaprio at 8/1, newly single Peter Andre at 10/1 and Ashley’s Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard at 20/1. Even X Factor boss Simon Cowell appears on the list of possible new boyfriends for the Geordie stunner at 16/1.

All eyes will no doubt be on Cheryl this weekend to see if she dares to go bare for a second week in a row. It’s 1/2 with Paddy Power that Cheryl flashes her ring on the X Factor this Saturday and Sunday and 6/4 she makes a bold statement and leaves it off.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “The only other time Cheryl notably bared a ring-less wedding finger was when she and Ashley went through a rough patch. Celebrities don’t normally make such a bold mistake especially when millions of eyes are watching, so our punters think it’s significant.”

“And if Cheryl does decide to call time on her marriage she certainly won’t be stuck for offers!”

Love on the Rocks
2/1 Cheryl & Ashley to split before 2011

Will Cheryl wear her wedding ring this weekend?
1/2 Yes
6/4 No

Who will Cheryl date first if she splits with hubby Ashley?
6/1 Ronaldo
8/1 Leonardo DiCaprio
10/1 Peter Andre
10/1 Declan Donnelly
12/1 Will.i.am
12/1 Matthew McConaughey
12/1 Orlando Bloom
14/1 Taio Cruz
14/1 George Clooney
14/1 Justin Timberlake
16/1 Simon Cowell
16/1 Zac Efron
18/1 Robert Pattinson
18/1 Jonathan Rhys Meyers
20/1 Robbie Williams
20/1 Frank Lampard
25/1 Joe McElderry
25/1 Lewis Hamilton
33/1 Aston Merrygold
33/1 Jonathan “JB” Gill
40/1 Daniel Pearce
50/1 Dermot O’Leary
80/1 Prince William
100/1 Lloyd Daniels
500/1 Louis Walsh

X- Factor - JEDWARD SPELLS DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR BOOKIES

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Bookies Paddy Power have further cut the odds on X Factor hopefuls John and Edward to 10/1 after the brothers sailed through to the next round with their performance of Freddie Mercury’s ‘We Will Rock You’.

Paddy Power are now estimating a whopping payout of more than €400,000 should the Lucan twins go the distance and win this years X Factor. It would easily top the record as the biggest payout in X Factor history!

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, said: “John and Edward must have been cats in a previous life because it looks like nothing can kill them off. If they have got nine lives it could be just enough to see them get to the final!”

Yet again the twins are tipped to escape the bottom two this week with Paddy Power quoting 4/6 that they’ll stay in the competition. The brothers are now more popular than one of the series early favourites with Paddy Power putting them ahead of Jamie (Afro) Archer in the betting to win.

X Factor Latest
Grimes Bottom Two?
4/6 No
11/10 Yes

Stage of Elimination
7/4 This Week
2/1 Next Week
4/1 Week 7
5/1 Week 8
11/2 Semi Final
6/1 Final (Not Winner)
10/1 Winner

Who will win The X Factor?
5/2 Olly Murs
3/1 Joe McElderry
5/1 Stacey Soloman
6/1 Danyl Johnson
6/1 Lucie Jones
10/1 John and Edward Grimes
12/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
40/1 Lloyd Daniels

Next Elimination
11/8 Lloyd Daniels
7/4 John and Edward Grimes
4/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
11/2 Danyl Johnson
18/1 Lucie Jones
33/1 Stacey Soloman
50/1 Olly Murs
50/1 Joe McElderry

Winning Judge
4/5 Simon Cowell
5/2 Dannii Minogue
7/2 Cheryl Cole
10/1 Louis Walsh

BOOKIES BET GRIMES WILL SAIL THROUGH TO NEXT WEEK

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:49:00 +0000

It looks like not even wild horses will stop Dublin twins John and Edward Grimes performing on this week’s X Factor.

Despite a swine flu scare Bookies Paddy Power are betting the show will go on for the terrible twosome and are betting 1/10 that they’ll be fit and healthy enough to perform the Queen hit ‘We will Rock You’ on Saturday night.

And if that wasn’t enough to send Simon Cowell over the edge John and Edward, aka Jedward are also being hotly tipped at 2/5 to sail through to the next round.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “We’re not worried about the boys at all this week. Louis has given them a fantastic song that will suit them right down to the ground and they will sail through to the next week. Grimes fans should snap up the 12/1 on offer for the lads to win because come Monday that price will have shortened a lot!”

Paddy Power are quoting 12/1 that the Grimes twins will win this year’s X Factor while it’s 4/1 they reach the semi-final and 6/1 they reach the final but fail to win. If the Lucan lads do pull off a shock victory Paddy Power will fork out an estimated €200,000+ to X Factor punters.

X Factor Latest

Will the Grimes be in the bottom two this week?
2/5 No
7/4 Yes

Grimes Stage of Elimination
11/4 This Week
11/8 Week 5 - Week 6
3/1 Week 7 - Week 8
4/1 Semi Final
6/1 Final (Not Winner)
12/1 Winner

Who will win The X Factor?
3/1 Joe McElderry
4/1 Stacey Soloman
4/1 Olly Murs
9/2 Danyl Johnson
13/2 Jamie Archer (Afro)
13/2 Lucie Jones
12/1 John and Edward Grimes
25/1 Lloyd Daniels
33/1 Rachel Adedeji

First Elimination
11/8 Rachel Adedeji
9/4 Lloyd Daniels
11/4 John and Edward Grimes
10/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
12/1 Danyl Johnson
20/1 Lucie Jones
33/1 Olly Murs
40/1 Stacey Soloman
66/1 Joe McElderry

Winning Judge
Evs Simon Cowell
15/8 Dannii Minogue
7/2 Cheryl Cole
12/1 Louis Walsh

X-Factor and Strictly - Latest Betting Odds

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:21:00 +0000

John and Edward Grimes, aka JEDWARD are once again the main talking point this week. The twins’ odds have been slashed to 12/1 from a whopping starting price of 100/1.

One time favourites Danyl and Lucie have slipped right down the betting to 9/2 and 6/1 and it’s baby-faced Joe McElderry who now leads the pack at 3/1.

As for Strictly, the outfits might have the wow factor but this year’s contestants have so far failed to raise our temperatures. Ricky Whittle remains the 4/6 favourite to dance his way to victory.

Paddy Power takes a look at this week’s reality TV betting for X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing along with some hot tips to bag a winner!

THIS WEEKENDS BETTING UPDATE

X-Factor
Love them or loathe them, credit has to be given to the Grime twins. Not only have their odds been dramatically slashed to win but they’ve managed to avoid being in the bottom two week after week. Judging by the odds the terrible twosome still have another week or so left in the tank and we can’t wait to see what they pull out of the bag next! Danyl Johnson on the other hand appears to have fallen out of favour with the public and could be in trouble this week.

Tip of the week: Danyl Johnson to get the boot on Sunday at 12/1.

Strictly Come Dancing
Can anyone beat the gorgeous Ricky Whittle? Absolutely they can! Ali Bastian is the 3/1 second favourite nipping at Ricky’s heels and bookies Paddy Power think it’s way too early to write off a shock win!

Tip of the week: Ali Bastian to win Strictly Come Dancing at 3/1

LATEST PADDY POWER BETTING

Will the Grime Brothers be in the bottom two on Sunday?
2/5 No
7/4 Yes

When will the Grime Brothers be eliminated?
11/4 This Week
11/8 Week 5 - Week 6
3/1 Week 7 - Week 8
4/1 Semi Final
6/1 Final (Not Winner)
12/1 Winner

X Factor Outright
3/1 Joe McElderry
4/1 Olly Murs
4/1 Stacey Soloman
9/2 Danyl Johnson
6/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
6/1 Lucie Jones
12/1 John and Edward Grimes
33/1 Lloyd Daniels
40/1 Rachel Adedeji

Next Elimination
11/8 Rachel Adedeji
9/4 Lloyd Daniels
11/4 John and Edward Grimes
10/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
12/1 Danyl Johnson
20/1 Lucie Jones
33/1 Olly Murs
40/1 Stacey Soloman
66/1 Joe McElderry

Winning Judge
Evs Simon Cowell
15/8 Dannii Minogue
7/2 Cheryl Cole
12/1 Louis Walsh

Strictly Come Dancing Winner
4/6 Ricky Whittle
3/1 Ali Bastian
10/1 Phil Tufnell
12/1 Laila Rouass
14/1 Jade Johnson
14/1 Zoe Lucker
20/1 Chris Hollins
25/1 Ricky Groves
50/1 Natalie Cassidy
100/1 Craig Kelly

Next Elimination
4/6 Craig Kelly
6/1 Chris Hollins
7/1 Natalie Cassidy
10/1 Jade Johnson
10/1 Ricky Groves
12/1 Laila Rouass
12/1 Zoe Lucker
16/1 Phil Tufnell
40/1 Ali Bastian
100/1 Ricky Whittle

BOOKIE POWERS IN BEHIND GRIMES TWINS FOR CHARITY

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:38:00 +0000

X Factor hopefuls John and Edward Grimes are gaining momentum in their quest to win this year’s X Factor. Not only have the twins got the backing of superstar Robbie Williams but top bookie Paddy Power have also powered in behind them.

The generous bookie was at the Spa Hotel in Lucan today to present John and Edwards father, John Senior, with a €1,000 bet at odds of 50/1 on his sons winning this year’s contest.
All winnings from the bet will be donated to the Grimes family’s chosen charities of choice, The Marie Keating Foundation and the ISPCA.

At 50/1 the twins are outsiders in the betting to win this year’s X Factor but if they do go the distance, they’ll net a whopping €50,000 for charity. Even if the brothers fail to win Paddy Power will donate the stake money to their two favoured causes.

Paddy Power said: “We think the lads are great fun and we jumped at the opportunity to get behind them. Hopefully Robbie William’s support will give them the X Factor they need to go on and win!”

X Factor – who will win?
3/1 Danyl Johnson
3/1 Joe McElderry
7/2 Stacey Soloman
6/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
6/1 Olly Murs
8/1 Lucie Jones
20/1 Lloyd Daniels
25/1 Miss FRANK
50/1 John and Edward Grimes
50/1 Rachel Adedeji

X Factor - Stacey Solomon's sob story

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:25:00 +0000

Having a sob story is no harm on the X Factor and that might explain the way in which Stacey Solomon has portrayed her life as a single mum.

The 20 year old has an 18 month old toddler to look after and she recently hinted that the Dad has all the interest in the child as she does in the works of Shakespeare. "Single motherhood is tough," she revealed [being a bit dim can't help either] but the father of baby Zach has hit back.

Or he got his mum to do it. In one of the more inopportune typos we've seen, Zach's grandmother said "My son is still a bit part of Zach's life. He didn't abandon him."

Presumably that was meant to read 'big part' or maybe she's proud that he's a bit part. Is the young mum set for a long Sta' in the competition?

Current favourites are:

Danyl Johnson	11/4
Stacey Soloman	4/1
Lucie Jones	4/1

For all the latest odds, visit Paddy Power.

X-Factor and Strictly Come Dancing - WEEKEND BETTING GUIDE

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:22:00 +0000

LATEST PADDY POWER BETTING

When will the Grime Brothers be eliminated?
13/8 This Week
Evs Week 3 - Week 4
7/2 Week 5 - Week 8
8/1 Semi Final
12/1 Final (Not Winner)
50/1 Winner

X Factor Outright
11/4 Danyl Johnson
4/1 Lucie Jones
9/2 Joe McElderry
9/2 Stacey Soloman
7/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
9/1 Olly Murs
14/1 Miss FRANK
25/1 Lloyd Daniels
33/1 Rachel Adedeji
50/1 John and Edward Grimes
80/1 Rikki Loney

First Elimination
13/8 John and Edward Grimes
9/4 Rikki Loney
3/1 Rachel Adedeji
9/1 Lloyd Daniels
10/1 Miss FRANK
18/1 Olly Murs
25/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
50/1 Joe McElderry
66/1 Danyl Johnson
80/1 Stacey Soloman
100/1 Lucie Jones

Winning Judge
11/10 Simon Cowell
6/4 Dannii Minogue
7/2 Cheryl Cole
14/1 Louis Walsh

Will the Grimes brother cry on any of the Live shows?
8/11 Yes
Evs No

Grimes Brothers specials
8/1 The Grimes twins to be booed off stage at any of the Live shows
12/1 The Grimes brothers to represent Ireland at the 2010 Eurovision

Strictly Come Dancing Winner
4/5 Ricky Whittle
11/4 Ali Bastian
8/1 Laila Rouass
12/1 Phil Tufnell
14/1 Zoe Lucker
16/1 Jade Johnson
25/1 Ricky Groves
25/1 Chris Hollins
50/1 Joe Calzaghe
50/1 Natalie Cassidy
80/1 Craig Kelly
100/1 Jo Wood

Next Elimination
11/8 Craig Kelly
9/4 Jo Wood
4/1 Joe Calzaghe
12/1 Chris Hollins
14/1 Ricky Groves
14/1 Natalie Cassidy
16/1 Jade Johnson
33/1 Phil Tufnell
33/1 Zoe Lucker
80/1 Laila Rouass
125/1 Ali Bastian
150/1 Ricky Whittle

X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing go head to head

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:59:00 +0000

It’s reality TV war this weekend as both Live shows of X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing go head to head. Not even a scheduled appearance from Amy Winehouse on Strictly is likely to make much of a difference with the BBC’s viewing figures and it’s just 1/5 with Paddy Power that X Factor will walk away with the most viewers.

Of course it’s not just Strictly who pulls in the big names. Robbie Williams is due to make his first comeback performance on X Factor on Sunday night. The bad news for the former Take That star is his new single ‘Bodies’ is tipped to miss out on the Number 1 spot.

Aside from Amy and Robbie, all eyes will be on irritating Irish twins John and Edward Grimes. A bit like Marmite, the 17 year olds are either loved or despised and the big burning question is how long will they last?

Paddy Power takes a look at this week’s reality TV betting for X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing along with some hot tips to bag a winner!

THIS WEEKENDS BETTING UPDATE

X-Factor
Welsh lovely Lucie Jones is the 11/4 favourite to go the distance but this week all the focus is on those terrible Irish twins. It’s 7/4 they’ll become the first act to be axed from the show but Paddy Power are betting odds-on at 4/6 that the cheeky pair will last right up as far as week 4! Whatever the twins fate, Louis Walsh looks washed up this year with Paddy Power quoting a miserable 14/1 he’ll mentor this year’s winner!

Value Tip of the week: 7/4 Grimes Brothers to become the 1st act eliminated

Strictly Come Dancing
A race row has dominated the headlines this week in Strictly Come Dancing. Alesha Dixon must be thanking her lucky stars as it has managed to take the heat off her poor judging! This year it’s Hollyoaks hottie Ricky Whittle who has the moves and with weeks to go until the final he’s already just 5/4 to be crowned King of the dance floor. Amy Winehouse is scheduled to perform on the show this weekend with her 13 year old niece but will the ‘Back to Black’ star be a Strictly no show?

Value Tip of the week: 2/1 Amy Winehouse not to appear on Strictly Come Dancing

LATEST PADDY POWER BETTING

X Factor Outright
11/4 Lucie Jones
7/2 Danyl Johnson
9/2 Stacey Soloman
11/2 Jamie Archer (Afro)
8/1 Olly Murs
10/1 Joe McElderry
14/1 Lloyd Daniels
14/1 Miss FRANK
16/1 Rachel Adedeji
25/1 Rikki Loney
50/1 John and Edward Grimes
50/1 Kandy Rain

First Elimination
13/8 Kandy Rain
7/4 John and Edward Grimes
7/1 Miss FRANK
8/1 Rikki Loney
10/1 Rachel Adedeji
10/1 Lloyd Daniels
25/1 Joe McElderry
33/1 Olly Murs
40/1 Jamie Archer
50/1 Stacey Soloman
66/1 Danyl Johnson
80/1 Lucie Jones

Winning Judge
6/5 Simon Cowell
6/5 Dannii Minogue
5/1 Cheryl Cole
12/1 Louis Walsh

When will the Grime Brothers be eliminated?
7/4 Week 1
6/5 Week 2 - Week 4
5/2 Week 5 - Week 8
8/1 Semi Final
12/1 Final
50/1 Winner

Will the Grimes brother cry on any of the Live shows?
1/3 No
2/1 Yes

Grimes Brothers specials
6/1 The Grimes twins to be booed off stage at any of the Live shows
12/1 The Grimes brothers to represent Ireland at the 2010 Eurovision
33/1 Simon Cowell to overturn Louis’ decision and not let The Grimes brothers through to the next Live stage

Strictly Come Dancing Winner
5/4 Ricky Whittle
3/1 Ali Bastian
6/1 Laila Rouass
10/1 Phil Tufnell
12/1 Jade Johnson
12/1 Zoe Lucker
14/1 Chris Hollins
18/1 Ricky Groves
33/1 Joe Calzaghe
33/1 Natalie Cassidy
40/1 Craig Kelly
100/1 Jo Wood
100/1 Lynda Bellingham

Next Elimination
2/1 Lynda Bellingham
3/1 Craig Kelly
10/3 Jo Wood
9/2 Joe Calzaghe
14/1 Chris Hollins
16/1 Natalie Cassidy
20/1 Ricky Groves
25/1 Jade Johnson
25/1 Zoe Lucker
33/1 Phil Tufnell
40/1 Laila Rouass
80/1 Ali Bastian
150/1 Ricky Whittle

Will Amy show up?
1/3 Yes
2/1 No

Sober, Drug Intoxicated or Drunk?
4/6 Sober
9/4 Drunk
3/1 Drug Intoxicated

Car Crash TV Specials
6/4 Amy to forget the lyrics
6/1 Amy to fall over
8/1 Amy to make her goddaughter burst into tears
20/1 Amy to get into a physical fight
33/1 Bruce to call her a disgrace live on air
50/1 Alesha Dixon to call Amy a druggie live on air
50/1 Blake to perform a love dance as she sings

FORSYTHE’S SAGA HEATS UP STRICTLY PRESENTER BETTING

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0000

Doddery he most certainly is, Bruce Forsythe’s comments in the ‘Anton Du Burk’ row has reignited betting on the veteran TV star’s likely successor.

Eurovision host Graham Norton is the 13/8 favourite but Anton Du Beke’s outrageous indiscretion has seemingly done for his chances of landing the job he so coveted with Paddy Power now offering 33/1. The disgraced dancer had been as short as 5/1 as punters speculated whether Brucie’s long career is on its last legs.

Others in the running to replace Brucie include Paul O’Grady at 3/1 whilst Vernon Kay is 4/1 to link up on screen with his wife Tess Daly.

Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: “Bruce Forsythe always prided himself on being in tune with the people but he’s clearly losing his touch and punters have picked upon that with renewed interest in the Strictly presenter betting. This time round though we’re not seeing any interest in Du Beke no matter what price we offer.”

Paddy Power are also betting on the first to leave Strictly - the dancer, the host or the judge – making dancer Anton Du Beke the 4/9 favourite over Brucie at 5/2 and under-fire judge Alesha Dixon the 6/1 outsider.

Next Strictly Come Dancing Host?

13/8 Graham Norton

3/1 Paul O’Grady

4/1 Vernon Kay

8/1 John Barrowman

10/1 Phillip Schofield

12/1 Ben Shepherd

14/1 Gethin Jones

18/1 Des O’Connor

20/1 Brendan Cole

33/1 Anton Du Beke

40/1 Darren Gough

First to go?

4/9 Anton Du Beke

5/2 Bruce Forsyth

6/1 Alesha Dixon

X-Factor - BOOKIES BET ON A GRIM START FOR GRIME BROTHERS

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:32:00 +0000

Irish X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes might have made it to the final twelve acts but bookies Paddy Power are betting the irritating twosome could be in for a grim start and are quoting odds of 7/4 that the pair will be the first act booted off the show. Paddy Power are even quoting 6/1 odds that they’ll be booed off the stage at any of the Live shows.

But, even though the spiky haired hopefuls are short odds to get axed, Paddy Power are also seeing a lot of support for the brothers to win. Their odds have already been halved to 50/1 from 100/1.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “The twins are a bit like Marmite…you either love them or you hate them. This could go two ways. They may crash out of the show early for being annoying or they’ll have the ‘Chico’ effect and last longer than expected. Either way, people are talking about them!”

Amongst the acts tipped to win this year’s X Factor are Welsh songstress Lucie Jones at 11/4, teacher Danyl Johnson at 7/2 and single mum Stacey Solomon at 9/2.

Who will win The X Factor
11/4 Lucie Jones
7/2 Danyl Johnson
9/2 Stacey Soloman
11/2 Jamie Archer (Afro)
8/1 Olly Murs
10/1 Joe McElderry
14/1 Lloyd Daniels
14/1 Miss FRANK
16/1 Rachel Adedeji
25/1 Rikki Loney
50/1 John and Edward Grimes
50/1 Kandy Rain

First Elimination
13/8 Kandy Rain
7/4 John and Edward Grimes
7/1 Miss FRANK
8/1 Rikki Loney
10/1 Rachel Adedeji
10/1 Lloyd Daniels
25/1 Joe McElderry
33/1 Olly Murs
40/1 Jamie Archer
50/1 Stacey Soloman
66/1 Danyl Johnson
80/1 Lucie Jones
Winning Judge
6/5 Simon Cowell
6/5 Dannii Minogue
5/1 Cheryl Cole
12/1 Louis Walsh

When will the Grime Brothers be eliminated?
7/4 Week 1
6/5 Week 2 - Week 4
5/2 Week 5 - Week 8
8/1 Semi Final
12/1 Final
50/1 Winner

Will The Grimes brother cry on any of the Live shows?
1/3 No
2/1 Yes

Grimes Brothers specials
6/1 The Grimes twins to be booed off stage at any of the Live shows
12/1 The Grimes brothers to represent Ireland at the 2010 Eurovision
33/1 Simon Cowell to overturn Louis’ decision and not let The Grimes brothers through to the Live stage

BETTING CHAOS AS X FACTOR RUMOURS RUN RIOT

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Betting on this year’s X Factor has been thrown into chaos following week-long reports that the identity of the final twelve contestants has been leaked onto the internet.

Bookies Paddy Power were forced to slash the odds on some of this year’s biggest outsiders amid fears that they had already made it to the next crucial stage.

Amongst those thought to be in the final line-up are Irish twins John and Edward Grimes at 40/1. The annoying duo were as big as 100/1 with Paddy Power before plummeting to 12/1 last week and settling at 40/1 today.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power, said: “The betting has been fast and furious over the weekend. Punters were rushing in to place bets on the back of rumours forcing some of the odds to plummet. It appears to have calmed down somewhat today but all eyes will be on next week’s show to see if the rumours were indeed correct!”

Danyl Johnson remains the bookies hot favourite to be crowned this year’s X Factor winner alongside 18 year-old student Lucie Jones at 7/2. Single mum Stacey Solomon is hot on their heels at 4/1 followed by 25 year-old wannabe Olly Murs at 5/1 and Jamie (Afro) Archer at 8/1.

Also rumoured to have made it into Louis’ top three groups are Kandy Rain, an all girl group, consisting of four sexy ladies, one of which hails from Dublin. Azi Jegbefume is not only 1/4 of the sassy girl group, she also represented her country in Athletics before pursuing a career in music.

X Factor
7/2 Danyl Johnson
7/2 Lucie Jones
4/1 Stacey Soloman
5/1 Olly Murs
8/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
10/1 Joe McElderry
14/1 Lloyd Daniels
14/1 Rachel Adedeji
20/1 Rikki Loney
25/1 Miss FRANK
33/1 Kandy Rain
40/1 John and Edward Grimes

Winning Mentor
5/4 Simon Cowell
2/1 Dannii Minogue
11/4 Cheryl Cole
8/1 Louis Walsh

DUNWOODY BACKS HIMSELF WITH BALLROOM BET

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Richard Dunwoody has backed himself with a bet to win this year’s ballroom show.

The former champion jockey has linked up with his friend bookmaker Paddy Power to place a £1000 charity bet that he goes all the way – and at odds of 33/1 to win this year’s show a Dunwoody victory would return £33,000 for his Trust which benefits the likes of Racing Welfare, Sparks, Spinal Research and Alzheimers.

Paddy said: “Richard would be too modest to ask for your votes but I’m not. Just like in his racing days Richard could well be this year’s People’s Champion on the show, maybe we’ll have another John Sergeant to enjoy!”

Facebook Flutter

Paddy Power has also started a Facebook Fanpage for fans of the champion jockey to show their support – including a video of Paddy and Richard discussing this year’s runners and riders on the show.

Paddy Power are also betting on Dunwoody’s points score on Friday night, making a tally of 16-20 points the most likely at 7/4. However it looks as though the jockey will have to crack the whip to win the competition with Ricky Whittle and Ali Bastian the hot favourites at 2/1 and 9/4 respectively.

Richard Dunwoody’s Friday Night Points Score

5/2 Less than 15

7/4 16-20

9/4 21-25

9/2 26-30

8/1 Over 30

Strictly Come Dancing Betting
2/1 Ricky Whittle

9/4 Ali Bastian

8/1 Jade Johnson

9/1 Chris Hollins

12/1 Laila Rouass

16/1 Phil Tufnell

16/1 Craig Kelly

16/1 Rav Wilding

20/1 Zoe Lucker

20/1 Natalie Cassidy

22/1 Ricky Groves

25/1 Joe Calzaghe

33/1 Richard Dunwoody

40/1 Jo Wood

66/1 Lynda Bellingham

Next Elimination

15/8 Richard Dunwoody

2/1 Jo Wood

5/1 Zoe Lucker

6/1 Craig Kelly

8/1 Natalia Cassidy

14/1 Laila Rouass

16/1 Phil Tufnell

33/1 Ricky Whittle

PUNTERS BACK ARLENE FOR SRICTLY RETURN

noreply@blogger.com (Tony M.) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:18:00 +0000

Paddy Power have slashed the odds on Arlene Phillips returning to the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel to 3/1after her replacement Alesha Dixon made a shaky debut on the show.

It was a case of out with the new and in with the old as furious fans swamped BBC message boards criticising the former Mis-Teeq star, and calling for choreographer Phillips to be reinstated.

Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power said: “After Alesha’s far from fantastic start on Strictly, our punters are now more confident than ever that Arlene will be back. The BBC will no doubt be hoping the commotion dies down but after the recent reaction from fans, it looks unlikely to any time soon!”

Meanwhile, it was the X Factor who was the big winner at the weekend. X Factor wiped the floor with Strictly Come Dancing’s pulling in almost 2 million more viewers.

With still a few weeks to go Paddy Power are quoting 3/1 that Strictly can top X Factor’s viewing figures for the whole series while it’s 1/5 that X Factor stays at the top spot.

Strictly Come Dancing

Bring Arlene Back!
3/1 Arlene Phillips to be reinstated as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing

Who will win Strictly Come Dancing?
9/4 Ricky Whittle
5/2 Ali Bastian
8/1 Jade Johnson
9/1 Chris Hollins
10/1 Laila Rouass
14/1 Craig Kelly
14/1 Rav Wilding
16/1 Phil Tufnell
18/1 Ricky Groves
20/1 Joe Calzaghe
20/1 Zoe Lucker
20/1 Natalie Cassidy
33/1 Richard Dunwoody
40/1 Jo Wood
66/1 Lynda Bellingham

X Factor

Who will win X Factor?
4/1 Danyl Johnson
9/2 Scott James
9/2 Lucie Jones
13/2 Olly Murs
7/1 Stacey Soloman
8/1 Jamie Archer (Afro)
14/1 Joe McElderry
14/1 Misfits
14/1 Jade Fubara
14/1 Ethan Boroian
16/1 Daniel Pearce
16/1 Shana Goodhead
18/1 Kandy Rain
18/1 Rikki Loney
20/1 Lloyd Daniels
20/1 Harmony Hood
25/1 Rozelle Phillip
28/1 Dominic Harris
33/1 Duane Lamonte
33/1 Treyc Cohen
40/1 Daryl Markham
40/1 Ashanti Webbe
40/1 Daniel Williams
40/1 Lydia Kabasele
40/1 Alistair Nawachukwu
40/1 Indie Okoye
40/1 Stacey McClean
50/1 Rachel Hughes
50/1 Jaide Greene
50/1 Karl Lewis
66/1 Roy Robson
66/1 John and Edward Grimes
66/1 Rochelle Morrison
66/1 Yellow Brick Road
66/1 The Secrets
80/1 Michael Hough
80/1 Nicole Lawrence
100/1 Katy Bullock
100/1 Behrouz Ghaemi
100/1 Faye Bray
150/1 It Takez 2
200/1 William Hooper

Winning Judge
15/8 Cheryl Cole
2/1 Simon Cowell
3/1 Dannii Minogue
7/2 Louis Walsh