Saturday 18 August 2007 7:40pm – 8:40pm on ITV1.

The X Factor – the UK’s most popular entertainment show – returns to ITV screens for an even bigger and better fourth series.

The show’s three infamous judges, Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh, return with a new addition to the panel in the form of Dannii Minogue, with Brian Friedman as creative director. The judges will put their names and reputations on the line as they scour the country to find the nation’s next singing sensation.

Dermot O’Leary takes the reins as the show’s brand new host, offering the contestants support, encouragement and at times, a shoulder to cry on, as well as keeping control over the always opinionated judging panel. Read more & comment »

I never bet! EVER! In fact I don’t even buy lottery tickets as when none of my numbers are picked I am overcome with a tremendous urge to march up to my local newsagents and demand my £1 back!

But last week I was toying with the idea of opening an affiliate account with William Hill Bookmakers and when I decided to go ahead I was informed that I had to deposit a minimum of £2 in my account to activate it.

I did this, albeit a bit hesitantly, and then decided to place a bet on who would be leaving the Dancing On Ice show on saturday evening.

David Seaman has been favourite to go all week, and although he has come so far in the show and competition he just can’t match Gaynor Faye’s grace, and Bonnie Langford’s great showmanship. So I decided to stake my £2 on David and his partner Pam being booted off the show.

While watching the show I almost whooped with joy when he stumbled during his routine, but I missed the end and didn’t see who was kicked out.

I completely forgot about the bet until tonight when I checked my account to see that *drum roll* TA DA!!! I now have the grand amount of £4.50 in my William Hill sportsbook account!

I’m not rich, I know that, but I am definately tempted to stake the lot on this weeks ‘Just The Two Of Us’ and see if lady luck will shine on me again!