Hi fabemmy, I agree that shows like the X Factor are not purely all about talent they have to be about likeability as well or the public would never buy their records. Previous contestant Chico stayed far longer than his talent (or lack of) deserved, but I was one of the ones that loved him and really enjoyed his performances!
Personally I am expecting Diana or Eoghan to win, but unfortunately I don't like either of them! Eoghan has a very weak voice that Simon has found a way to hide each week but putting a large backing chorus behind him. Diana is quirky, but nothing new, her style of singing has been done before, she has quite a weak voice that seems to struggle to hold onto some of the notes.
Even when some very talented singers win, it seems that it is not definate road to success either as I feel that Shayne Ward has one of the best singing voices that I have heard, but where is he nowadays?
Good post, you are the first that I have found in support of Diana, all the others that I read can't stand her!
Cheers Sue