[trickrick]

Well having just returned from my holiday to be greeted with the fact that my 3 figure bet on Zaraah to be eliminated last week had failed has left a bitter taste in my mouth.. To be fair I haven’t seen the show (and obviously don’t want to), but it is very suspect that they keep Zaraah in?! If I was cynical I'd say that there is some arrangement that ITV must have a member of their flagship soap in the final.. ? An absolute joke and I have never felt as bitter about a result..

One positive out of last week's result was that my match bet has come in…

Originally Posted by trickrick

Suzanne Shaw (11/8) v Gareth Gates - 8 pt stake

Charisma again, but also Gareth has too much competition with his male counterpart Chris - Suzanne doesnt appear to have any with the female side..

I have another 3 figure sum on Suzanne to be top female, but instead of being ultra-confident I am now (unbelievable really) concerned that it will be rigged for Zaraah to be in the final 2.. Surely based on the public vote this would be a no-brainer, but after last week's event I aint sure.. Still if Suzanne finishes second I should escape without any financial damage of any great degree..

As for the winner - I am certain, that based on the fact that the public are voting fully, that it will be closer than people think.. 1/5 is a joke of a price for Chris - how many times have we seen blood on the carpets when a banker fails on a final show of a reality programme?

A massive profit will still come my way if Suzanne wins, and the 4/1 on offer is still a nice price and worth a dabble if you havent already..

The ideal scenario for me is that Zaraah finishes 3rd and her supporters turn to Suzanne. I also hope that the audience will realise that Chris (the ex-fuckin ice hockey player!) has been at an advantage and the people will root for the underdog who has come on leaps and bounds as she slowly reels in the supposed champion-elect...

Anyhoo, it'll feet up and fingers crossed that Suzanne can pull out all the stops tonight..