Simon Cowell has now lost two of his groups in two week, and according to readabet.com as a result Hills make Cowell their 9/2 outsiders to be the winning manager. It is a spectacular fall from grace having started as Hills even money favourite in the market.

Hills spokesman Rupert Adams said,

“Simon has lost two and to be honest we don’t rate the remaining two very highly. Its Simon’s show but we think he will get a real shock as he is almost certain to finish stone last.”

In the outright betting it looks very much like a four horse race between Shayne 6/4, Andy 11/4, Maria 9/2 and Journey South who are priced at 11/2. Unsurprisingly Chico remains the 50/1 outsider.