Xmas 1 Single Between Ricky Hatton and Rick Astley

October 07, 2008 - A.J Ryder Is this to be the year that X Factor winners don't top the charts for the XMas Number 1 spot? The Christmas Number One is definitely an interesting wagering opportunity and the re-emergence of Rick Astley as international icon has definitely thrown the annual competition into a tailspin. Backed up by an Anonymous internet-based army who propelled the "Rick Roll" to over 30 million views on Youtube, Astley could prove to have an ace up his sleeve.

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William Hill has begun offering bets on Ricky Hatton in what could very well prove to be a battle of the Ricks. Currently, Astley is sitting at 14/1 with the Manc listed at 12/1. I am confident that Astley is excellent value despite the fact that Westlife & Diana Ross could challenge. The X Factor Winner is always the proverbial favourite, but Astley's viral popularity could be the clincher, especially at a generous 14/1.

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William Hill Christmas Number One: 1/4 X Factor Winner, 10/1 Take That, 10/1 Boyzone, 10/1 Bob The Builder, 12/1 Cliff Richard, 12/1 Girls Aloud, 12/1 Ricky Hatton & Friends, 14/1 The Priests, 16/1 Leona 16/1 Sugababes, 16/1 Madonna, 20/1 Scooter Feat Status Quo, 20/1 Ruth Jones & Rob Brydon, 20/1 McFly, 33/1 The Killers, 33/1 Amy Winehouse, 33/1 Robbie Williams....others on request.