X Factor creative director, Brian Friedman has claimed that Cheryl Cole has made some big mistakes during this year’s series.

Friedman told the Daily Star: “Cheryl made some very big errors of choice this year and I don’t think she’ll win.”

He continued: “I think Cheryl went for people who would win votes instead of the better singers, but I think she made a mistake. I would have put Ethan [Boroian] and Duane [Lamonte] through.

“I don’t think Cheryl is pushing them enough. I don’t think she is choosing the right songs.”