Off the top

Simon Cowell may have re-invented his judges, but the pub-singers who make up the bulk of the X-Factor's talent roster seem to be losing their appeal. Last night's two hour long show, the first 'live' show of the series, was watched by an average of 4.4m. There was some side competition from Liverpool match and F1 qualifying, but the figure was down 0.8m on last year's equivalent.

Strictly was also down, at 9.9m (from last year's equivalent of 10.3m).