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X-Factor losers sign deal
Mike_Diver by Mike Diver March 1st, 2006

X-Factor losers Journey South - brothers Andy and Carl Pemberton - will release a self-titled album next month.

The duo, who came third in the televised talent contest, have put pen to paper on a deal with Syco Music, a label that just happens to be owned by show judge Simon Cowell. Their album will be released on March 20th.

The Sun quotes Cowell thus: "Since they first auditioned I knew they had something special. They will sell a lot of albums." The pair had been confined to playing their awful covers in pubs prior to their success on the show; now, well, you're to blame, housewives.

Wait, when's it Mother's Day again? 20th March release date...




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