Shayne Ward tips Rhydian for X Factor crown

British music talent and 2005 X Factor winner Shayne Ward has claimed that the operatic Rhydian is the only contestant with genuine talent, according to reports.

The singer who is now scrubbing trainers in Australia even stretched to saying that Rhydian Roberts was the only one that could hold a tune.

He said: “I think Rhydian will win - he’s the only one of them who can really sing."

However, he added: “I like Beverley. She seems such a nice person and has a good voice."

He also tipped girl band Hope, saying: “And you’ve got five good-looking girls in Hope who can put on a show.”

A source told Showbiz Spy: "Sure Shayne can say this because he was the only contestant in 2005 to have 'real talent', however, it is what you do with that talent that makes you a true great - and I doubt whether that he can really back up this statement - I mean what has he done?

The source continued: "I wonder if Shayne Ward can really grab our attention this year".

Ward appeared on the show last week to sing some of his songs, as did Celine Dion a couple of weeks before that - desperation?