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X Factor 2009 Winner Joe McElderry Dropped By SyCo
Friday, 15 April 2011 Written by James Conlon


‘X Factor’ winner Joe McElderry has been dropped by Simon Cowell’s record label after just over a year with the company, according to reports. The Daily Mail has stated that McElderry is being dropped after his latest single, ‘Someone Wake Me Up’ sold only 7,000 copies.

According to the paper, McElderry has now moved back in with his mother after receiving the news. The singer is still technically signed on to SyCo’s books for another month, but the label have made it clear that they will not be renewing the contract.

A source told the Daily Mail: "Joe is devastated. His mum has been comforting him. He believed he could have a great music career. Although he is still on SyCo's books, his deal runs out in about a month and it won't be renewed."

A representative of SyCo also commented: "Joe's a lovely boy and it is a pity it did not work out, but no one can say Simon and his staff did not try to make it work. Simon gave Joe the best chance possible of success by making sure he worked with some of the world's top producers."


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