The X Factor and Downton Abbey push ITV1 to ratings high

ITV1 enjoyed its most successful Sunday evening of the year as the X Factor pulled in 14.9 million viewers and the Downton Abbey finale attracted an more than 10 million last night, Sunday 7 November. Last night's results show, which saw Treyc Cohen eliminated from the show as judge Cheryl Cole controversially refused to cast a vote, attracted an average audience of 14.9 million and a 50% share of all TV viewing in the 8pm slot. The show had a peak of more than 16 million viewers, according to unoffical overnight figures, with ITV claiming that the figure was 16.7 million with the inclusion of ITV1 HD. The final of the first series of drama Downton Abbey attracted 10.1 million viewers and a 37.7% share the 9pm to 10.30pm slot. Julian Fellowes's acclaimed drama has already been recommissioned for another series . Strictly Come Dancing proved to be BBC1's biggest ratings winner of the night with an average audience of 10.2 million and a 36.6% share in the 30-minute slot from 7.30pm. • To contact the MediaGuardian news desk email [email protected] or phone 020 3353 3857. For all other inquiries please call the main Guardian switchboard on 020 3353 2000. • If you are writing a comment for publication, please mark clearly "for publication".