The X Factor 2017 - Who is favourite to win, when is the final and everything else you need to know

X Factor 2017 is finally here! We're not sure how because it seems like just yesterday Honey G was trying – and miserably failing – to be the next Missy Elliott before Matt Terry eventually won last year. But moving forward, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh are officially back and on the lookout for the next big thing. So far, we've watched the good, the bad and the ugly battle it out in the initial audition process, seen the chosen few sing for their lives in Bo

The X Factor 2017: Who is favourite to win, when is the final and everything else you need to know Were not sure how because it seems like just yesterday Honey G was trying – and miserably failing – to be the next Missy Elliott before Matt Terry eventually won last year. But moving forward, Simon Cowell, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh are officially back and on the lookout for the next big thing. So far, weve watched the good, the bad and the ugly battle it out in the initial audition process, seen the chosen few sing for their lives in Boot Camp, felt sorry for both the judges and contestants during the Six Chair Challenge before the finalists were chosen at Judges Houses. Theres still a long way to go until The X Factor 2017 winner is decided but now the live shows are about to start, the countdown is officially on. Heres everything you need to know before this years champion is crowned. X Factor finalists: Who is favourite to win?. Rak-Su are clear favourites to win. Cheryl and Simon agreed that Rak-Su were coming into the industry at the perfect time, making them the final group that Simon chose to put through. Despite a hiccup in her Judges Houses performance, Sharon decided to take a chance on Grace and put her through. Shes now second favourite to win. Nicole said that he had an amazing voice, and praised Kevin for being a lovely person.