X FACTOR crooner Christopher Maloney has finally bagged a record deal â" after Simon Cowellâs firm chose not to sign him.
The Scouser, third on last yearâs show, said he would release an album with tiny Tristar Records.
His debut single will be out in August.
He said: âI wanted full control over what I was doing. I wanted a label that will look after me.
âI didnât want to go somewhere with big artists where I would be put on the sideline.
âIf I signed with another company, it would have been a lot longer process and my fans are waiting for my album now.â
He said the record âwill be similar to Will Youngâs soundâ on his early recordings and âdifferent to what people will expectâ.
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