I'm not actually quite sure how folks can get so impassioned by this show, although I personally and genuinely enjoy it. If you actually HATE an act, I just think y'all need to get out a bit more.
Me, I wish their could be a four way in the final to be honest, the competition is very stiff this year. Mary, bless her, is a good lass, but she's waaaaay out of her depth in the natural talent stakes.
Who would I like to win? Cher actually...although there's not a cat in hell's chance she will.
Matt, great voice, musically talented, but there's plenty of him about. A younger David Gray if you like.
One Direction...quite the snore fest really. Typical manufactured boy band, bit of talent, contemporary image, will churn out music that they've not written for years to come.
Rebecca, actually, really, she's my favourite. I could listen to her voice pretty much all day every day. I wouldn't want her to win, because she'll be contractually obliged to churn out shite, rather than someone realising the incredible asset, class and style she has and really take it on.
Cher, fresh, mostly original, and so young, talented and incredibly confident. Providing she stays true to what she likes and her influences, regardless of winning the x-factor or not, she's gonna be just fine.