Reality TV
'X Factor' favourite for Christmas No. 1
Published Thursday, Dec 2 2010, 14:39 GMT | By Robert Copsey
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Despite last year's champion act Joe McElderry losing out to Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name' Facebook campaign, Paddy Power lists the unknown track as the favourite to top the charts for Christmas.
The bookmaker notes that a record number of festive songs are being released this year, but gives The X Factor single odds of 4/7, with its closest contender as Trashmen's 1963 hit 'Sufin' Bird' at 9/4.
X Factor reject Gamu Nhengu is third favourite to take pole position with her charity track 'Where Will You Sleep This Christmas?', which is a 5/1 shot.
Current bottom favourite for festive chart glory is Cliff Richard's annual chart assault, currently with odds of 80/1.
It was reported earlier this year that next year's X Factor winner will not challenge for the Christmas number one.
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