X Factor - Simon Cowell alleged to be fixing Same Difference win

21 November 2007 - Simon Cowell is apparently favouring cheesy pop act Same Difference so much that people think he will influence the vote.

According to the Sun, the final song of the X Factor - recorded by every finalist but released by the winner - will be a cover of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's When You Believe.

But because it is a duet, many think it will sound better coming from Same Difference, who are mentored by Simon.

He is thought to have a big role in picking the show-stopping final tune.

And an insider said that people behind the scenes are "sniping" about Simon influencing the song choice and doing his best to ensure Same Difference are crowned winners.

"[When You Believe] could be sung by a soloist, but it will sound much better with two," the source told the newspaper.

"People are sniping that Simon has influenced the song choice in his role as the show's executive producer."

Same Difference is actually brother and sister duo Sean and Sarah Smith, who irritate and attract fans equally. They have so far performed songs such as Blame It on the Boogie, I Don't Feel Like Dancin' and S Club 7 classic Reach.

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