The X Factor: Celebrity odds – who’s favourite to win?
THE X FACTOR:CELEBRITY isn’t even on our screens yet but the bookies are already casting their odds. Find out here who they reckon is in it to win it… The X Factor: Celebrity odds – who’s favourite to win? Megan McKenna – 4/1 The former TOWIE star is hoping the programme will give her the […]
THE X FACTOR:CELEBRITY isn’t even on our screens yet but the bookies are already casting their odds.
Find out here who they reckon is in it to win it…
The X Factor: Celebrity odds – who’s favourite to win?
Megan McKenna – 4/1
The former TOWIE star is hoping the programme will give her the big break she has dreamt of.
She released her debut album Story of Me in December 2018 and her debut single ‘High Heeled Shoes’ hit number on the iTunes chart in 2017.
Of starring in The X Factor: Celebrity, she said: “This is the biggest opportunity I have ever had in my entire life.”
Megan McKenna, 26, launched her own ITVBe show There’s Something About Megan, which followed her trip to Nashville in a bid to propel her music career.
Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis (Try Star) – 11/2
Sports stars Thom Evans, Ben Foden and Levi Davis have formed a three-piece band for The X Factor: Celebrity.
The hunks have proven they are talentend on the pitch but they will be good enough to impress the judges?
Thom has some experience of being on stage as he was part of the band Twen2y4se7en, who supported Peter Andre and Westlife.
Olivia Olson – 7/1
Olivia Olson is best known for starring in Love Actually as Joanna but will try her hand at singing to impress the judges.
Since appearing in the classic rom-com she has gone on to star in the children’s programme Phineas and Ferb, as well as Adventure Time.
But instead of lending her voice to animations, Olivia will take centre stage on the talent contest.
Kevin McHale – 15/2
Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams in Glee, has signed up to appear on the show.
However, he is nervous about taking to the stage and admitted: “The X Factor terrifies me.”
The actor will be a familiar face for judge Nicole Scherzinger, as during his time with boyband NLT he opened for the Pussycat Dolls in 2007.
He released his own solo 12 years later titled Help Me Now.
Max and Harvey – 8/1
Max and Harvey, who shot to fame on the app musical.ly three years ago, will take to The X Factor: Celebrity stage this October.
The influencers have almost six million followers on the channel, and have since launched their own children’s show Max and Harvey: Fomo.
But will they be the lucky pair who will land a lucrative record deal?
Jonny Labey – 9/1
The former EastEnders star played Paul Coker in the long-running BBC One show.
Jonny Labey has been tipped as “one to watch” as he trades the streets of Walford in for The X Factor stage.
However, this will not be his first time on a talent competition as two years ago he took part in Dance Dance Dance.
A source told The Daily Star: “Everyone working on the show is saying he’ll be one to watch.”
Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott (The Islanders) – 9/1
Love Island 2018 stars Wes Nelson, Samira Mighty, Eyal Booker and Zara McDermott will perform as a group on The X Factor: Celebrity.
Samira often shows off her vocal skills and incredible dancing ability on her Instagram account.
The foursome hope they change people’s perception of them. Eyal said: “We want to prove we’re more than just reality stars.”
Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii (V5) – 12/1
Social media influencers Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Natalie and Wendii want to be the next big girl band.
The group have 11 million followers combined and will compete against another band, The Islanders.
The Latin American band said: “We’re dreaming big and we’re working hard to get there.”
Ricki Lake -20/1
Ricki Lake is best known for hosting her own Emmy winning show in the US from 1993 to 2004.
However, this time she will not be taking to the stage to talk but to sing.
Speaking ahead of her appearance on the show, she said: “It’s time for me to prove I’m not just all talk.”
Victoria Ekanoye – 20/1
Victoria Ekanoye previously appeared in the ITV soap Coronation Street and portrayed Angie Appleton.
But she will be swapping acting for singing as she gives music a go this October.
Despite her success in the nation’s much-loved programme, taking to the mic has always been her main passion.
Speaking about the upcoming venture, Victoria said: “Singing will always be my first love.”
Brendan Cole and Jeremy Edwards – 22/1
Brendan Cole found fame on Strictly Come Dancing, while Jeremy Edwards has appeared on Hollyoaks and Holby City.
The dancing professional is excited to try a “new challenge” following his departure from the BBC One dance competition.
A source previously told The Sun Online: “For Brendan’s part, he’s excited about the prospect of a new challenge.
“It’s also not lost on him that appearing on a rival channel in a big prime time slot is a bit of a two fingers up at his old bosses at the BBC.”
Hayley Hasselhoff – 33/1
Hayley is the daughter of Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff and is hoping her appearance on Celebrity X Factor will be her “big shot” at cracking the music industry.
Speaking in the trailer for the new series the model and actress said: “This is my big shot.”
Hayley has forged an impressive career in the acting and modelling business, and has tried her hand at presenting, but now she is giving singing a go.
Jenny Ryan – 33/1
Jenny Ryan, who is best known as one of the quiz masters on the ITV gameshow The Chase.
Her intelligence has earned her the nickname The Vixen but can she be just as success in the talent contest?
She recently proved she was a force in the kitchen when she starred in Celebrity Masterchef.
Now, the mastermind is trying something a little outside of her comfort zone as she will belt out the ballads next month.
She said: “Am I good enough? This is the ultimate test.”
Vinnie Jones – 33/1
Vinnie Jones, who is notorious for playing the hardman in films and TV shows, will take to the stage in this year’s The X Factor: Celebrity.
The former footballer has previous singing experience and appeared on Top of the Pops in 2002.
Almost 20 years after appearing in the talent show he will show off his skills once again in a bid to be crowned champion.
Martin Bashir – 66/1
Martin Bashir is a journalist famed for his interview with the late Princess Diana 24 years ago.
Naturally, he says his involvement in the show is miles different to anything he has done before.
He said: “This is outside of my comfort zone.”
What’s the difference between the regular X Factor, Celebrity and All Stars version?
The regular format of the show would see ordinary contestants audition in front of three (or four) judges, hoping that they will advance to the next round, which was famously known as Bootcamp.
From there, the panel will collectively choose 24 acts – which are divided by six for each category – for the next round where judges find out which category they will mentor for the series.
Currently, it’s not clear whether X Factor All Stars and Celebrity X Factor will stick to this particular format, particularly since neither will be auditioning for a place on the show.
Some fans seem to think that the new spin-offs will go straight to the live shows, subsequently leaving out the famous Bootcamp stage, judges’ houses, among other things.
As more information develops, we’ll be sure to keep you informed.
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When does The X Factor: Celebrity start?
The official start date for The X Factor: Celebrity has been revealed to be October 12.
It has a timeslot set for 8.35pm on ITV, so set your reminder now!
The usual X Factor series would have already began by now – but has been replaced by the BGT spin-off show.
Find out more about The X Factor: Celebrity line-up here.
What is the winner’s prize?
Traditionally, the winner receives a £1 million record deal under Syco Music, while their winning single is usually known to land the Christmas Number 1 spot.
In recent years, however – and with the ratings decreasing – previous winners of the show have failed to land the Christmas top spot.
This begs the question of whether X Factor bosses will be looking to switch things up and offer more than just a recording contract in the forthcoming series.