Cowell's copped out; your letters.

Byline: FIONA PARKER

IF you thought last week's X Factor result was bad, Sunday's was an absolute scandal.

Simon Cowell has been telling Louis Walsh for weeks that it's a singing contest, yet for the last two weeks he has refused to vote off the worst singers.

Meanwhile Lucie, a strong contender, knew that she would be voted off which is why she broke down in tears. Cowell also knew the twins posed no threat to his own acts.

The only message Simon Cowell understands is a commercial one, so if viewing figures for X Factor plummet then he might get it.

Cowell has previously said that if John and Edward were to win he would leave the country. Well, do us all a favour and please leave!

G Fletcher and the nightshift crew Ninian North Platform, North Sea

JOHN and Edward need to make the most of their fleeting taste of fame while it lasts. Let's face it, even if by some miracle they win X Factor, they're going to be a Leon Jackson rather than a Leona Lewis.

After the guaranteed Christmas No.1, which could be sung by a performing seal, they'll disappear back to obscurity.

They have novelty-value in a line-up of duller than usual finalists, but there's no chance of them becoming stars. Jobs at Butlins await.

Alan Vincent, Peel, Isle of Man 

SUNDAY'S X Factor has to be the biggest farce since the show began. The real reason Simon put it to the public vote is that Lucie was too much competition for his boys.

I and so many others are getting rather disillusioned with this show.

Sue Cooksey, Enfield, Middx

AFTER watching X Factor on Sunday I am absolutely disgusted. I always thought Simon Cowell had guts but his complete turnaround in putting the twins through again was utterly hypocritical.

I think the only reason he did it is to keep the adverse publicity going. I can never see Simon in the same light again.

A Cooper Wallington, Surrey

SIMON Cowell has lost credibility. By refusing to vote off Jedward he did not display a sense of fair play. He needs to be made aware that the public are not fools.

Fergus Madden, Prestatyn, Denbighs

I DON'T dislike the twins John and Edward's performances any more simply because while they're in it I don't watch X Factor.

Shame, but for Louis to bring them into the final is ridiculous. Lucie and Rachel were far better singers.

Bobbie Barnes-Jones South Benfleet, Essex

The BIG issue

X FACTOR twins John and Edward Grimes have got through to the final seven after a sing-off with Lucie Jones. Simon Cowell chose to save them by putting it to the public vote. But you think it's disgraceful that talented contestants have gone home instead...