Fleur East Signs To Syco, Album Coming This Year

We must admit we assumed that they'd signed her up weeks ago, but news has just emerged that Fleur East has inked a deal with Syco Music.

The 27-year-old - who had been widely tipped to win The X Factor last month but was beaten by Ben Haenow in the final - will be working with her mentor on the show Simon Cowell.

She said in a statement: "It means so much to be able to have the support and backing of such an amazing label as Syco. I'm so excited to finally have a platform to showcase my music."

And the man himself commented: "I am very happy to announce that Fleur East has signed to Syco Music. Fleur proved what a star she was on the show last year and we now look forward to starting work on her record."

She will have a debut album out before the end of the year, it is claimed.

Series winner Ben is already signed to the label - and both will appear on The X Factor's live tour.