X Factor's Chico signs record deal

31/01/2006 - 15:25:26
'X Factor' contestant Chico Slimani has signed a record deal with Sony BMG.

The ex-goatherd and stripper will release his debut single 'It's Chico Time' next month.

His dancing impressed 'X Factor' judges but he failed to reach the final of the talent show, won by Shayne Ward in December.

Chico will also take part in a UK 'X Factor' tour, which begins in Newcastle next month.