Pressure piling on Boyle's shoulders

Saturday sees the final of Britain's Got Talent, and it seems as though the pressure has got to poor Susan Boyle a little bit. She has already been on the receiving end of press tactics; build them up then knock them down.

I'm so pleased that she received so much positive press in the UK and US, but why does our press have to then completely dent her confidence with reports of four-letter outbursts and backstage tears?

I know that all this may be true, but by putting this as front page news is really making her life difficult at the moment. We mustn't forget that she put a smile on our faces at a time when news was dominated by job losses and recession stories, so for that I think we (and the press) owe her the decency to keep her private life private. She entered a talent contest because she has a talent, not to receive worldwide attention, that should just be a side note in her current chapter.

For anyone who is interested, here is a news story from tonight about Susan Boyle's struggle to stay calm via Sky News.

Having said all this, I don't think this should allow her an automatic win. I would love to see Stavros Flatley win. I think they are two of the nicest people I've seen in that contest over the last three years, and it would make the whole world smile again if they triumph :)

Who has got the X Factor?

Ok, so it's not really an intelligent blog today!

It is the X Factor final tonight. Eoghan Quigg (or Eggnog!), Alexandra Burke and JLS are in the final. It is believed that Boyzone, Westlife (after Beyonce pulled out) and Rhianna are to perform with the hopefuls.

Personally, I hope Eoghan doesn't win. He's a lovely lad who has more talent for singing (and anything really!) than most kids his age. I am pleased that young'uns can be shown in a good light like this. But he hasn't got the most talent there. The only reason I believe he's still in is because the whole of Ireland is voting for him. Well, only the north can vote by telephone still...a lot of people!

Alexandra is by far the best singer. She deserves it more than the others after being knocked back by Louis Walsh a few years ago. If there is any justification in public voting then she will win, but as we know after the likes of Laura White and Ruth Lorenzo were voted off, there is not.

JLS are brilliant. They are a breath of fresh air for "pop" music. It's been a while since a new boy band came around that were actually very talented and made me smile. And they do really make me smile! I wouldn't mind if they win.

The biggest travesty of all is that the winner will release "Hallelujah". I don't mind a cover version being the first release, but why do they have to pick a truly brilliant song that has made it's mark in history, why not pick something rubbish that they could make good?

This piece is mainly to be put into the 'Time capsule' category...I would like to look back on this and remember my thoughts on the night of the final, rather than wondering "what happened to that anonymous who won X Factor?".

It's started, do I'm going to enjoy good Saturday night TV!