X Factor insiders have revealed that Simon Cowell is grooming girl band Hope to win this years X Factor competition.

The band was put together at bootcamp after Louis Walsh decided that some of the people they had said no to, would work well in a group together. We saw the girl group fight, bitch and give a distinctly mediocre performance in last nights show, however it is said that Simon Cowell believes the group have real potential.

An insider told the Daily Star Sunday: “The biggest vibe on the show this year is about Hope. Just like everyone was talking about Shayne Ward two years ago and Leona Lewis last year, all the producers are gossiping about is this girl band.

“A group has never won The X Factor but Simon is determined Hope will be the first. He believes they could be as big as the Spice Girls and he is determined to beat them in the battle for Christmas number one.”

If Hope win I think it will be a shame. They are 100% manufactured, and I believe that if these girls win the series, it will seriously hurt the credibility of one of the UK’s favourite TV shows. Think again Simon……