Rhydian criticises 'X Factor' finalists

Rhydian Roberts has apparently claimed that none of the remaining X Factor acts are as good as previous winners.

The 2007 runner-up said that he was surprised when John & Edward were voted off last week because the twins were the only entertaining act left on the ITV1 show.

"I don't think any of them are in Leona Lewis's league, to be honest," he told the Sunday Mirror.

"Jedward were one of the best things in the show talent-wise. At least they were entertaining. I was surprised they went last week - I thought another little young lad would have gone! Lloyd Daniels is making it through by the skin of his teeth each week."

Rhydian, who releases his second LP O Fortuna on Monday, added that he wants Stacey Solomon to win.

"I love her personality and she's beautiful too. Vocally, though, she's not a Leona but she's not bad at all," he said.