The end of every year sparks speculation about who will reach the number one spot in the UK singles chart for Christmas, and this December it’s no different.
Facebook campaigns set up last year saw XFactor winner Joe McElderry lose out to Rage Against the Machine. After four consecutive years of XFactor contestants reaching the top spot, it’s possible that the public are getting slightly fed up of these game show contestants. Recent Facebook pages have been campaigning to get “Surfin’ Bird” to number one, but it’s unlikely another protest will have a major impact.
Matt Cardle is tipped to win this year’s show, but with contenders such as Coldplay, The Killers and allegedly even Jedward producing Christmas tracks, it’s questionable who will reach the number one spot. UniStar went out to get the public’s opinion…
Adam Dean, 18, a university student from Olton, said: “I want the XFactor tune to be number one because Matt’s predicted to win and he’s an awesome singer. He’s so laid back, not cocky at all, a real inspiration.”
Sophie O’Reilly, 18, unemployed, agreed: “I want Matt to win and get the Christmas number one, because he’s just so talented. He deserves to get some recognition because he’s really likeable with an amazing voice.”
Hannah Jones, 19, a waitress from Cambridge, believes The XFactor is overrated: “XFactor contestants have already had too much limelight these past few months due to the hype over the run up to Christmas. It would be ironically funny if they didn’t reach the top spot!”
Kelly Beckett, 26, a university student from Birmingham, said: “It would be nice for a classic Christmas song to be number one. The XFactor is far too contrived.”
Liam Short, 20, a vehicle technician from Chelmsley Wood, said: “Surfin’ Bird” for number one! It’s a very uplifting song with its humorous sound. I have no idea what the XFactor song will be; I’m not interested in that programme.”
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