It's about time Simon took the U.K seriously, he spends half the time in the U.S more often than not in American Idol with great international singers and come back here and chooses tripe! But this year is great. Cheryl has the strongest group and all her singers were great, i hope she can just continue the good song choices and stage shows. Alexandra is my favorite but doubt that she'll win because the history of x factor is that darker skin back people never win, but she is amazing and natural, i also like Laura but feel she's a bit Amy Winehouse at times, and with Adel, Amy and Duffy she needs to separate herself from the crowd . I also have a soft spot for Rachel who i hope will have better luck with the song choices and outfits next week. Overall is been good T.V. The guys are rubbish. Austin sounds like Lee Ryan from Blue so lack originality.