THE X FACTOR

ITV, 8pm The semi-finals begin tonight as the remaining contestants perform once more. Although none of the acts will want to be eliminated this weekend, those who are voted off tomorrow can take heart from previous semi-finalists on the show. The likes of Jedward, Rylan, Chico, Diana Vickers have all gone on to forge decent careers despite not reaching the talent show’s grand final. Nevertheless, having already survived public votes and judges verdicts to get this far, the contestants will be looking to draw upon every ounce of their experience and put in a performance that will encourage the viewing public to call in and support them.