Band set to beat X Factor star Joe to Christmas No 1
Rage Against The Machine favourite for top spot
Published: 17/12/2009
BOOKMAKERS made Rage Against The Machine the new favourites for Christmas number one – pipping X Factor Winner Joe McElderry to the slot.
Ladbrokes said it was the first time since X Factor started in 2004 that the winner has not led the way in the betting.
Joe McElderry is evens to grab the top spot.
Spokesman Nick Weinberg said: “Joe’s loss of favouritism is a landmark moment in Christmas number one betting.
“The gamble on Rage Against The Machine has taken us completely by surprise.”
The odds for rage Against The Machine being Christmas No 1 are 8/11 with Joe McElderry at evens.