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Last Sunday the X-Factor presented us with not only Cheryl Cole and Whitney Houston performing their brand new singles, but also a flawless, 'note perfect' performance from contestant Joe McElderry and of course twins John and Edward in red leather singing a Britney Spears classic.So, its no surprise that over 50% of everyone in Britain watching TV was tuned in. It's also no surprise that 2009 has been the most popular year yet for people betting online for their favourites to win the X-Factor, this year has seen a huge increase in the amount of people betting online on sites such as Bet365 and Paddy Power for who they think will win The X-Factor. With average viewing figures of 13 million, over the weekend, many viewers are seriously backing their favourites with 'hard cash'.The leading online bookmakers have managed to stir up some controversy constantly changing their minds about who really has the X-Factor. As the final 12 contestants battle it out for the £1million recording deal, who really is the favourite to win X- Factor 2009?Rumours are circulating that judge Simon Cowell, would like a male contestant to win this year and follow in the footsteps of previous winners Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke, but is this swaying the bets?

Currently, 27 year old Danyl Johnson, mentored by Simon Cowell and 18 year old Joe McElderry mentored by Cheryl Cole are the two favourites to win according to leading online bookmakers. Essex girl, Stacey Solomon, 18 year old Lucie