I've been avoiding this thread, but now I've watched last night's show. Losing tonight was the best thing that could have happened for Niki. She was never going to be a recording artist - she'd have been another Michele McManus or Steve Bern...? Berg...? Nuff said!

This way, she'll have a great career. Just look at Jennifer Hudson - she's won an Oscar for goodness sake! Losing did her far more favours than winning would ever have done. Niki's a good singer, but simply not current.
Leon needs a personality transplant. He's got a goodish voice, but he still looks awkward and uneasy. I just hope he doesn't win by default because the whole of Scotland is voting for him. He's definitely the weak link.
As far as Rhydian and Same Difference are concerned, I'm still undecided. I
hated both in the audition stages, but they're sensational performers and I can see it going either way. Like Leona last year, Rhydian is head and shoulders above the rest, but Same Difference are performers through and through and the pre-teen market will always be the most influential in the pop arena. They're as good as anything before them. I can't understand why Louis doesn't see their marketability. In my heart of hearts, Rhydian should win, but I won't be disappointed if Same Difference come through.