X Factor Final.

Quelle surprise and quelle domage, a taxi has been called for Cher Lloyd. The poor girl has had weeks of hate mongering in tabloids and "I hate Cher Lloyd" was one of the biggest tweets on Twitter. But why? I'm not a rabid Cher fan, slavering over her every performance, but I do enjoy her musical talent and appreciate that she has improved the X Factor this year. She has upped the game. No easy options or lazy song choices, she has shown up her fellow contestants with her bravery and stubborn showmanship. It has cost her the X Factor crown but in the long run it will be Cher laughing her way to the bank, performing to crowds and not only singing the music she wants to sing but also being appreciated for it.

But what about the performances tonight? Matt's version of Dido's "Here With Me" was beautiful but there was more chemistry between Matt and a carrot than there was between him and Rihanna. His shaky attempt at licking his lips at the sight of those absolutely scrumptious thighs was as transparent as the duo's pawing at each other. You could actually see Matt vibrating with fear at the Goddess standing in front of him. When talking to Dermot O' Leering afterwards Matt said that he looked up to Rihanna. Yeah, by about two inches short arse.

... sizzling

Rebecca always astounds me. I didn't recognise her first song but it was beautifully performed and that dress was stunning. Her charm comes from her humility and the quiet pride seen in her gorgeous smile after singing a song well. I hope she wins. Her duet with Christina Aguilera was excellent up until Christina came on the stage. Literally swollen headed from her own arrogance, it was almost as though Christina was competing with Rebecca, to show her who is boss. It was a shame.

One Direction's "Your Song" was nicey nice. Soft and Christmassy with a slightly off key ending from Harry. His head shaking as he walked off stage showed his disappointment but don't worry Harry, those curls let you get away with anything. Their duet with Robbie was well sung but the hackneyed sight of Robbie curling his lips and nodding his head in the cocky way that makes him "The Robster" just, well... pissed me off basically. I think One Direction probably will win it. Too many girls with hormones and not enough with real musical taste.

Cher's performances as ever were original, unique and something enjoyable to watch. Her duet with Will.I.Am was perfect for her and was a definite highlight of the show. At seventeen she shouldn't be hated for being different. Give the girl a break.

On holiday in Tunisia for a week. Ta ta!