Christmas No. 1 odds

Will the combined talents of two of the biggest stars on the planet claim the UK Christmas number one slot, or will it be a return to the festive topspot for the X Factor winner (for the first time since 2014)? Alternatively it could be an old favourite, such as the late George Michael, or Mariah Carey. All will be revealed when the BBC counts down the official UK chart on Friday, December 22. In the meantime, here’s this year’s top ten contenders, according to bookies Paddy Power.

Ed Sheeran ft Beyonce 4/9 Wham/George Michael 9/2

X Factor winner (Rak-Su) 5/1 Mariah Carey 7/1

Choirs With Purpose 10/1 Eminem 16/1

Rita Ora 20/1

James Arthur 20/1

Stormzy 20/1

Ariana Grande 20/1

Ed Sheeran and Beyonce: favourites for Christmas No. 1 spot.