Talented Joe McElderry has landed a new record deal! With the help of old X Factor mentor Cheryl Cole.
After just one, brilliant album Joe was dropped from Simon Cowell's Syco label as the album was not the huge success expected.
But the 2009 X-Factor winner went on to win Popstar To Operastar last month showing his can sing anything! Also proving he is still popular with the public and just needs a chance to shine.
And shine he will as little Joe from Newcastle has signed a six-figure contract with Cheryl's label Universal on the back of his Operastar triumph.
Joe's album will be rushed out to coincide with the start of the new series of The X Factor on ITV1, on August 22 and tracks will be a mix of popular "classic songs"
Expect the following songs to be included Time To Say Goodbye, Over the Rainbow and Pavarotti hit Nessun Dorma.
Universal said: "Joe is ready for the next stage in his musical career." He will be on its classical label Decca.
