Alex' Burke Signs Record Deal

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has signed a massive US record deal with Sony suggesting she could be as successful as Leona Lewis.

The North London girl has already had a massive hit in the UK with her cover of Hallelujah- which was a record breaking Christmas number 1.

Alex's new deal is apparently worth 2.4 Million with Sony- who she is already signed with in the UK.

Mentor Simon Cowell is an employee of the label and worked with industry legend Clive Davis to launch Leona Lewis.

Burke is currently travelling to the US to work on plans for her career. She is not expected to release new music until the end of 2009.