Tomlinson and Rita Ora favourites for X Factor judging stint

Former One Direction member Tomlinson is the odds-on 4/6 favourite to land the role on a permanent basis after appearing as a guest judge in 2015.

He’ll face competition from former The Voice coach Rita Ora. The singer was previously on the X Factor panel in 2015 and is available at 5/4 for a return.

Kylie Minogue is next best at 3/1 ahead of Craig David at 7/2.

Outsiders in the field include Robbie Williams (6/1), Lily Allen (8/1) and Louise Redknapp at 10/1.

Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “With Cheryl tied up to her BBC show punters are beginning to shun her return in favour of Louis or Rita.”
Ladbrokes Latest Betting:

X Factor judge betting

Louis Tomlinson – 4/6

Rita Ora – 5/4

Kylie Minogue – 2/1

Cheryl – 3/1

Craig David –  7/2

Gloria Estefan – 5/1

Mel B – 6/1

Robbie Williams – 6/1

Zayn Malik – 7/1

Lily Allen – 8/1

Louise Redknapp – 10/1

All Odds and Markets correct as of date of publication