X Factor Betting 2009

Age: 19

Hometown: Dagenham, Essex

Occupation: Student

Random Facts: Robbie Williams said single mum Stacey is "the one to beat"

Age: 34

Hometown: Putney, London

Occupation: Pub & Club Singer

Random Facts: Also known as Jamie Afro, he can write his own material and play many instruments including the guitar.

Age: 27

Hometown: Reading

Occupation: Drama Teacher

Random Facts: According to Simon, his first x-factor audition was "the single best first audition" he'd seen in 7 years.

Age: 25

Hometown: Witham, Essex

Occupation: Telesales

Random Facts: He is a former Witham town footballer and has appeared on 'Deal or No Deal'.

Age: 18

Hometown: South Shields

Occupation: Student

Random Facts: Joe entered The X Factor in 2007 and reached Bootcamp, but left the competition to get more experience.

Age: 18

Hometown: London

Occupation: Student

Random Facts: Entered again this year after failing to get past Bootcamp last year.

Age: 21-25

Hometown: London

Occupation: Graziella Affiniella: bar manager; Shar Alexandra: recruitment consultant; Shaniece Davis: hairdresser

Random Facts: These 3 originally entered as solo artists. 

Age: 16

Hometown: South Wales

Occupation: Student

Random Facts: He had only ever performed in school plays before the auditions

Age: 21

Hometown: Glasgow

Occupation: Singer

Random Facts: Returned this year after missing out on the Judges' Houses last year.

Age: 17

Hometown: Dublin

Occupation: Students

Random Facts: The twins entered a school talent competition when they were 14 and competed against each other; John came 3rd and Edward came 1st.

Age: 22-25

Hometown: London

Occupation: Azi: model; Coco: law student; Khatereh: beauty salon worker: Chemmane: dance teacher.

Random Facts: These 4 met at a girl group audition when they were chosen to be in a 7 piece band.