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David Attenborough’s Planet Earth trumped X Factor in the ratings last night – as 2.3million people preferred watching two komodo dragons fighting than wannabe pop stars warbling

Telly lovers would rather risk nightmares than tune in to Honey G and co.

SIR David Attenborough’s Planet Earth II gave The X Factor a Sunday ratings hiding.

The ultra-violent BBC1 wildlife show pulled in 9.4million viewers while ITV’s pop wannabes mustered just 7.1million.

The Attenborough-narrated follow-up to the first Planet Earth in 2006 was the most watched nature show in the UK for 15 years — and was jam-packed with gore.

 Viewers opted to watch David Attenborough's stunning Planet Earth II over X Factor on Sunday
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Viewers opted to watch David Attenborough's stunning Planet Earth II over X Factor on Sunday

Dozens of racer snakes chased newly hatched marine iguanas in one scene dubbed “the stuff of nightmares” by transfixed viewers. Others included brawling Komodo dragons and blood-soaked chinstrap penguins battling against waves and a volcano.

One viewer tweeted: “Sorry Game of Thrones, Planet Earth is now officially the most violent show on TV.”

Meanwhile, over on ITV, divisive rapper Honey G made it through to the next stage of The X Factor.

Robbie Williams also performed on the show but his ex-Take That bandmate Howard Donald urged viewers to turn over.

 Who needs Honey G when you can watch brawling Komodo dragons?
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 Who needs Honey G when you can watch brawling Komodo dragons?Credit: Splash News

He tweeted: “Try learning something and watch #PlanetEarth2 instead of the s**** on ITV. Record and play to your kids, they will be transfixed! #awesome.”

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