George Michael is set to make his chart comeback by going head to head with the X Factor for the Christmas No1.
The Last Christmas crooner, 46, is even rumoured to be performing his new single, December Song, on the ITV show in a bid to give it a nudge up the charts.George's single - due out on December 14 - is a remix of a track which he gave away for free on his website last Christmas.It also ties in with the release of a behindthe-scenes DVD of his 25 tour. A source says: "This may be the first year X Factor does not get the Christmas No1.
"Both George and Robbie Williams are releasing festive singles - and both have big fan bases."
Our spy added: "If X Factor twins John and Edward win, the single could be a right turkey."
