I totally agree. I think this story is a reprint from earlier in the week (even though it has today's date). I can't imagine Simon making this prediction after sitting through the Gherkin's horrible performance Tuesday night.
Oh, I don't know ... maybe he figures that if people will vote for li'l Gherkin after THAT debacle, they'll stick with her through anything! LOL!
Seriously, I wish Simon would just shut his yap about who he thinks will win. I think it's incredibly rude to the other contestants.
And further, while I'm on the subject of Simon, I do wish he would give them some constructive criticism sometimes (as Ryan so earnestly entreats him). Most of them would really take it to heart, and they might learn something (and all the millions of wanna-be's eagerly watching the show might learn something, too).
That said, I almost always agree with his critiques. My DH has a a new nickname for Simon -- he calls him "The Truth"! LOL!