What do you think of all of this X-Factor malarky?

The X Factor... it's been filling out screens on a Saturday night for as long as I can remember. To me, it signals a couple of things each year, mostly, 'It's Saturday night which is pasta night!' and 'Oh, it's nearly Christmas.. already!?'

Love it or hate it, it's been running for quite a while now and no one can dispute it's success.

Sharon's back this year and I think she's great, perfect as a judge. She's just one of those all round loveable 'celebs'. Louis, as old fashioned and repetitive as he can be, is a popular judge and the longest serving. Nicole brings fun and youth and Gary Barlow come across as wise and the more maturer of the panel.

Some would say that X Factor has had it's time, but I think that it's one of the shows, perhaps like Big Brother, that if it was taken off of air, there would be the demand for it to be returned and it eventually it probably would be. 

This year, there are some great acts, and though I haven't had the opportunity to see all of the live shows, I enjoy watching Rough Copy. But who will be this year winner?!