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Wow! The much-anticipated X Factor final is almost upon us, so how have things been shaping up as we approach Saturday's live show? By now I'm sure you're all aware that the winner's single is Kelly Clarkson's hit 'A Moment Like This.' There has been a bit of controversy over the song as some of the finalists felt that it's given Leona an unfair advantage as it was originally sung by a woman.

It's also been reported in the Sunday People that Leona was allowed three trips to the recording studio to perfect her version of the winner's single, while Ben, who got the boot last week, was given just one four-hour visit. Apparently a source told The People: "Each contestant should have been given the same amount of time but clearly they haven't. Despite getting it right the first time, Ben would have loved to come back to perfect it even more." Interestingly Ray was also allowed a second session at the recording studio. I don't know about you, but I think this says a lot about the way that Simon wants the competition to go.

In fact at a show press conference earlier on in the week, Simon tossed a coin to determine in which order the two acts would sing but, after winning the toss, Ray was unable to decide whether to go first or second. A subsequent toss revealed that he would sing second, meaning that Leona will be first to brave the crowds - and an estimated 12 million viewing audience - on Saturday.

Both Leona and Ray will perform four songs each - including their own version of the winner's single, 'A Moment Like This'. The songs for this Saturday's live final are:

Leona Lewis:

Summertime / George Gershwin or Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word / Elton John
All By Myself - Celine Dion / Eric Carmen
Oh Holy Night - Celine Dion
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson (The X Factor Winner's Single)

Ray Quinn:

I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas - Bing Crosby
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson (The X Factor Winner's Single)

There isn't much to say about Leona - she's got the looks, the voice and the not-exactly-subtle backing of Simon Cowell; I still say she needs her own singing style and a personality. However, looking at the song choices, she's chosen well. Summertime, written by George Gershwin, is one of the most moving songs you'll ever hear in your life. It has been sung by anyone and everyone. If Leona gets that particular song right, it could be the one that wins her The X Factor.

Ray could possibly surprise us. He's chosen classic numbers which will appeal to a large cross section of viewers. Once Ray starts singing 'I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas', the song Bing Crosby is eternally associated with, he'll have all the pensioners on their feet, and half the country singing along with him at home. He's been very clever with his song choices and this could possibly swing things in his favour (geddit). I just get the feeling that the British public will not just vote for the greatest vocalist necessarily, but for the individual who proves to be the best all-round entertainer. I have a funny feeling that it could well be Ray on the night, But would still like to see Leona win.

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