X-Factor finalists

For the first time ever I have been joining Linda in watching the X-Factor, and (to paraphrase Louis Walsh) I love everything about it. Well, that's not true, of course - like everyone else I watch it with a certain self-righteous, ironical distance. But I do enjoy it. In our house, the obvious favourites are Rebecca Ferguson and Matt Cardle. What unbelievable talents! We are even considering voting, which would be a tough blow to my self-image.