November 28, 2005 12:14

Christmas number one - the latest odds

TV talent show hopefuls looking good...

The X Factor winner is on course to become the Christmas number one, according to Ladbrokes.

The winning X Factor song will be rush released by Simon Cowell, giving the public just 4 days to take it to the top spot.

Ladbrokes spokesman Karl Williams said: "This year's battle for Christmas number 1 could yet be the closest in years, despite the X Factor's strong presence'

Other hopefuls include Westlife with Diana Ross, Nizlopi and The Pogues.

The odds are:

X Factor Winner 4-6
Nizlopi 4-1
Westlife and Diana ross 6-1
Chico Slimani 12-1
The Choir Boys 12-1
The Pogues 14-1
Crazy Frog 16-1
Keedie and England Cricket Team 20-1
Robbie Williams 20-1
James Blunt 25-1
Take That 25-1
G4 33-1
Girls Aloud 40-1
Charlotte Church 50-1
Kaiser Chiefs 50-1
Bloc Party 50-1