Even though we don't know who it'll be yet, I thought I start the poll anyway

Edited December 11, 201113 yr by Martin Claus

Think I'll hold off voting until the winner is announced. I think it could vary quite significantly depending on who the winner is.

I don't think there will be a massive difference whoever wins though surely Marcus has the least chance of sustaining a recording career. In a way, despite the fact he is the most average of the three, it would be funny if he wins because he will be written off by this time next year and Amelia and LM will have had big hits.

Has a song been confirmed yet?

...even Matt, with his runaway success last year, can't appeal to huge numbers vs Rebecca (can't hit a note out of her limited range) and the talentless, pointless and humourless OD.

Even though we don't know who it'll be yet, I thought I start the poll anyway

 

Before anyone mentions it, it know I messed up the '<' on the 400-500k category, but it won't let me change it. :(

Has a song been confirmed yet?

 

 

Its a cover version of Damien Rice's track "Cannonball", its set in concrete now.

Has a song been confirmed yet?

 

 

Allegedly one penned by Gary Barlow, another kiss of death for Marcus. Though I did read somewhere it will be a cover of something decent.

 

edit - oh Cannonball, nice song.

Edited December 10, 201113 yr by aeroco

OK, Matt Cardle's first week figure is 439.007, so I will have to settle for 350k to 400k, I'd rather wait to see who wins first before ticking away, I would rather hear it first as the acts are going to give a different spin on the track.

I don't think there will be a massive difference whoever wins though surely Marcus has the least chance of sustaining a recording career. In a way, despite the fact he is the most average of the three, it would be funny if he wins because he will be written off by this time next year and Amelia and LM will have had big hits.

 

Marcus has the most chance of sustaining a career, as long as he doesn't win.

Its a cover version of Damien Rice's track "Cannonball", its set in concrete now.

 

Thanks and yes I remember posting about it now when it was a rumour, I don't like this and so I'll go with 200k-300k.

Before anyone mentions it, it know I messed up the '<' on the 400-500k category, but it won't let me change it. :(

 

Changed it for you ^_^

Marcus has the most chance of sustaining a career, as long as he doesn't win.

 

.. as an advert for unnecessary botox.

 

I've gone for 300-400k as they are all distinctly average but who knows with all the hype of the final. Would be surprised if it sold as well as Matt or Joe let alone Alexandra. I still think her track was the best winners single there's been.

.. as an advert for unnecessary botox.

 

No, as a recording artist.

300-400k, don't think any of the winners have been in that range yet - Joe probably would have been were it not for "Killing In The Name", and I can see this year's winner doing similarly.

Changed it for you ^_^

 

Thanks.

It might be the case that some XF fans will wait until next week to buy it, to try & ensure it'll be Xmas #1, as well as next Sunday's.

 

OTOH, without the snow of last year, fewer physical sales are likely to be shifted onto week 2...

Edited December 10, 201113 yr by vidcapper

It might be the case that some XF fans will wait until next week to buy it, to try & ensure it'll be Xmas #1, as well as next Sunday's.

 

OTOH, without the snow of last year, fewer physical sales are likely to be shifted onto week 2...

 

Do you really find it that hard to type on the other hand?

I think it'll vary depending on how good the song itself is, and who wins.

 

But I predict slightly under 400,000. With it maybe halving week-on-week after that.