Love it, hate it, you can’t really ignore the force that is the X-Factor. And now the show’s huge popularity won’t just be lining Simon Cowell’s pocket. All 12 of this year’s X-Factor finalists have released a cover of Michael Jackson’s You Are Not Alone in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. The single will be aired for the first time this Sunday 22^nd November, and you can get a sneak preview here. You probably don’t need convincing about what a great cause Great Ormond Street Hospital is, but find out more in this video starring Oscar, a patient, who also appeared on X-Factor last weekend.

You can help by downloading or buying the single to make it number one this weekend and beyond. Sony are donating all profits, and a number of retailers are being just as generous. 

Basically, it’s a cheery way to support,  and you can get the full details here. Hopefully the single will stay number one till Christmas and into 2010, raising a huge amount of money along the way.