The X Factor fans are reportedly betting on Olly Murs to replace Gary Barlow as a judge on the singing competition.
The popstar finished second on the sixth series of the ITV singing competition back in 2009 and presented spinoff The Xtra Factor for two years until 2012, before quitting to focus on his music.
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He returned as a guest judge during Judges' Houses this year to help out Barlow, who recently confirmed that he is leaving the panel once the current series finishes.
Murs, whose music career is overseen by Simon Cowell at Syco, is already popular with many X Factor viewers, who have been betting with Ladbrokes on him winning the role.
His odds have consequently dropped from 20/1 to 10/1.
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Jessica Bridge at the bookmaker said: "Olly's a huge hit with fans and punters have been quick to put their money where their mouth is."
Murs is still behind Cowell and Robbie Williams (7/1), Rita Ora and Mel B (8/1), and Cheryl Cole and Mark Owen (9/1).
Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh have already confirmed that they are quitting The X Factor after this series. Nicole Scherzinger is also considering bowing out next year, with Cowell rumoured to be making a return.
Lorna Simpson became the first contestant to be voted off the Live Shows on Sunday night, later telling Digital Spy that she felt "played" by the producers. Watch her interview below:
