Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser TV showdown: Strictly v The X Factor 2017-09-13 - Television’s big Saturday night staples are back for 2017, with the new series of both The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing having returned to our screens. The Advertiser asked Airdrie viewers which is their favourite. Chantelle Walker, 9, of Cairnhill: “I love The X Factor. It’s my favourite.” Mum Emma: “Saturday is X Factor night, sitting back with a nice glass of wine.” Clarkston’s Agnes Talmia: “Definitely X Factor. I watched it last week and it was great.” Alan Taylor of Airdrie: “I enjoy Strictly because it’s more adult.”