Drinking Games: 'The X Factor' final five

With John & Edward out the picture and the final five warming up to perform a whopping two songs each this Saturday, it's clear that Ms Minogue's finally got her wish about this year's X Factor being a "singing competition". To ramp up your enjoyment of Elton John/Take That Week, DS has assembled a final five drinking game that will hopefully have Elton and Bernie Taupin clinking their glasses together as they watch their hits rise up the iTunes charts.

Rule 1: Fix yourself a rum 'n' mixer every time Simon makes a cheeky comment about Louis not having any acts left in this year's competition.

Rule 2: If Dannii sports a plunging neckline that would make Kandy Rain blush, open a can of lager. Upgrade to a tin of Special Brew if Cheryl manages to outdo her rival in the flesh-baring department.

Rule 3: Down a bottle of your favourite alcopop every time a contestant pulls a gormless expression and makes that irritating "phone for me" sign with their hand.

Rule 4: Swig some white wine straight from the fridge if Simon gives Danyl a standing ovation and attempts to get the other judges to their feet by using his steely 'I could fire you' power stare.

Rule 5: If a judge puts on a sad face and tells a contestant, "I know it's been a tough week for you", it's time to finally open that bottle of Avocat that's been gathering dust at the back of the drinks cabinet.

Rule 6: When we get some footage of an in-corridor bust-up that looks like it's been shot by a cameraman shipped in from The Blair Witch Project, you have our permission to crack open the cognac.

Rule 7: Remember that three-litre bottle of white cider you confiscated off those kids up the road? Feel free to open it if we're treated to some distracting zoom-outs for those high notes on Take That's 'Never Forget' a la Eoghan Quigg last year.

Rule 8: Pour yourself a teacup of gin if Dannii makes a comment about Stacey being the "last girl standing" or "sisters doing it for themselves" or any other feminist exclamation in support of her last remaining act.

Rule 9: If Dermot kisses Alicia Keys or Rihanna after their performance, pour yourself a shot of whisky over ice. Make it a double if either visibly flinches at his friendly overture.

Rule 10: When Louis's "rulebook" makes its inevitable appearance - probably after someone sings Take That's Bee Gees cover - finish all your remaining drinks.

This feature is intended to entertain only. Digital Spy does not advocate binge drinking.