Simon: Acts MUST win to get deal
12 Dec 08
You can't just be in it, you gotta win it!
It's made The X Factor final even more interesting - but it's heaped added pressure onto the three remaining finalists, Eoghan, Alex and JLS. Now, they really must go all-out to win!
Previously, you could forgive the final three for resting on their laurels a little, given that all the acts who appeared on last year's final got record deals - high energy Same Difference and Pop Opera singer Rhydian Roberts, as well as ultimate winner Leon Jackson.
But Simon Cowell told reporters yesterday that the current crop of contestants should NOT expect to find deals on the table once the show is over.
Speaking about the world's current economic woes, he explained, "I think under the current climate I would say it is more important to win the show this year more that any other year".
"Like every other business, the record business is tougher than it was last year".
Simon was stern-faced as he told the press conference, "I am not going to make any decisions at this time".
Looks like you'll have to make his decision for him. If you want to see your favourite act releasing records, you'll have to pick up the phone to vote!
Which X Factor acts should get a record deal this year? Tell us below!