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[b]Andrew French likes X-Factor as much as the next man but there are a fair few things about it that get under his skin. Here are his top ten causes for irritation...[/b] [b]Anyone who makes a 'phone' symbol with their hand[/b] As Dermot reads out the phone number at the end of the judges' verdict, any performer who then makes a 'phone symbol' with their hand to their ear should instantly be deducted a portion of any votes they get. We know how voting works, we know what a phone is and what it does - you're making yourself look stupid. [b]Shoulder pumps[/b] While we're on the subject of Dermot, he's rapidly losing my patience with the continual 'shoulder pumps' as he embraces contestants. Mix it up a bit O'Leary. Throw in a back slap, a ruffle of the hair, even the cheesy...