X Factor 2009

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Instead, the top act gets an advance of £150,000 for a first album – out of which their expenses must be paid.A copy of the 80-page contract which all finalists had to sign before the Saturday night live shows has been seen by the Mirror.Each was told by legal firm Michael Simkins on September 29 to read it “carefully”.The contract has hundreds of clauses, one of which states it to be enforceable anywhere “in the world and solar system”.Clause 32.4 says artists must not make any statement which “may be considered unduly negative, critical or derogatory of the Company – including its personnel and, in particular, Simon Cowell”.A music industry source said: “The contract makes clear no one can speak badly of X Factor supremo Simon. It is hilarious. He must be ultra-paranoid.”The winner of the record deal could even be left with little of the £150,000 when costs are accounted for.The only chance of hitting the £1million mark is several years down the line – after at least four albums.But a source said: “Even then, chances are they will never see that sort of money.“For presenter Dermot O’Leary to say in front of 13 million viewers the winner gets this sort of deal is slightly misleading to say the least.” Industry experts who have seen the contract claim it is “very” restrictive.And we can reveal that one of the finalists already booted out this year is seeking legal advice behind the back of X Factor bosses to get out of the contract.Speaking to the Mirror through a friend, the finalist said: “You have to sign all the agreements before being allowed in the final.“After being kicked off, you’re under contract to Cowell’s label for up to three months, even if they’ve no interest in you. Other record labels won’t touch you until the deal is over, and then interest may have waned.”The Mirror spoke to a handful of promoters who have advised former X Factor acts to misbehave and force Sony BMG to end their contracts. One said: “Developing a reputation as a troublemaker can sometimes force a label to drop you.”The winning act gets 15 per cent from single and album sales. Headlining a tour brings 7.5 per cent of show profits and 15 per cent of merchandise sales.They also have to sign with agent Modest Management in a deal having the potential to last 14 years.The record label has “final say” over tracks for albums, and can choose producers and single releases.Finalists are expected to sign the complicated contract in just three days.An X Factor spokesman said: “It's not a £1million prize – it’s a record deal. The £1million figure includes the recording costs, using the best producers, and marketing costs using the best video directors. We would say £1million is a very conservative figure.”Saturday’s final on ITV1 is between Alexandra Burke, JLS and Eoghan Quigg.Clause 38.4Artists booted off the show have to fork out five per cent of all future live earnings to Cowell for a year.Clause 6.1.1Winner gets £150k advance, 2nd gets £75k, 3rd £50k and 4th £10k.Clause 36.4You can only sing in pubs for three months after last show – unless gig is being recorded.Clause 1.41Contract enforceable anywhere in the world and solar system.Clause 32.4Artists must not without consent make any statement which may be considered unduly negative, critical or derogatory of the Company – including its personnel and, in particular, Simon Cowell.

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There's nothing wrong with that contract. They've made it out to be robbery, but without the exposure - even the losers receive - would not have been there without the XFactor. He has to get his returns and more. If 50 made The Game do 32.4, he'd be in a better position than he's in right now, for example.I'll be very surprised if Alex wins. I'll be even more surprised if she doesnt become another Steve Brookstein

[JLovely]

JLS are gonna win.

[Numero001]

Instead, the top act gets an advance of £150,000 for a first album – out of which their expenses must be paid.A copy of the 80-page contract which all finalists had to sign before the Saturday night live shows has been seen by the Mirror.Each was told by legal firm Michael Simkins on September 29 to read it “carefully”.The contract has hundreds of clauses, one of which states it to be enforceable anywhere “in the world and solar system”.Clause 32.4 says artists must not make any statement which “may be considered unduly negative, critical or derogatory of the Company – including its personnel and, in particular, Simon Cowell”.A music industry source said: “The contract makes clear no one can speak badly of X Factor supremo Simon. It is hilarious. He must be ultra-paranoid.”The winner of the record deal could even be left with little of the £150,000 when costs are accounted for.The only chance of hitting the £1million mark is several years down the line – after at least four albums.But a source said: “Even then, chances are they will never see that sort of money.“For presenter Dermot O’Leary to say in front of 13 million viewers the winner gets this sort of deal is slightly misleading to say the least.” Industry experts who have seen the contract claim it is “very” restrictive.And we can reveal that one of the finalists already booted out this year is seeking legal advice behind the back of X Factor bosses to get out of the contract.Speaking to the Mirror through a friend, the finalist said: “You have to sign all the agreements before being allowed in the final.“After being kicked off, you’re under contract to Cowell’s label for up to three months, even if they’ve no interest in you. Other record labels won’t touch you until the deal is over, and then interest may have waned.”The Mirror spoke to a handful of promoters who have advised former X Factor acts to misbehave and force Sony BMG to end their contracts. One said: “Developing a reputation as a troublemaker can sometimes force a label to drop you.”The winning act gets 15 per cent from single and album sales. Headlining a tour brings 7.5 per cent of show profits and 15 per cent of merchandise sales.They also have to sign with agent Modest Management in a deal having the potential to last 14 years.The record label has “final say” over tracks for albums, and can choose producers and single releases.Finalists are expected to sign the complicated contract in just three days.An X Factor spokesman said: “It's not a £1million prize – it’s a record deal. The £1million figure includes the recording costs, using the best producers, and marketing costs using the best video directors. We would say £1million is a very conservative figure.”Saturday’s final on ITV1 is between Alexandra Burke, JLS and Eoghan Quigg.Clause 38.4Artists booted off the show have to fork out five per cent of all future live earnings to Cowell for a year.Clause 6.1.1Winner gets £150k advance, 2nd gets £75k, 3rd £50k and 4th £10k.Clause 36.4You can only sing in pubs for three months after last show – unless gig is being recorded.Clause 1.41Contract enforceable anywhere in the world and solar system.Clause 32.4Artists must not without consent make any statement which may be considered unduly negative, critical or derogatory of the Company – including its personnel and, in particular, Simon Cowell.

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There's nothing wrong with that contract. They've made it out to be robbery, but without the exposure - even the losers receive - would not have been there without the XFactor. He has to get his returns and more. If 50 made The Game do 32.4, he'd be in a better position than he's in right now, for example.I'll be very surprised if Alex wins. I'll be even more surprised if she doesnt become another Steve Brookstein

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Flop when it comes to becoming solo. And I'm with J, JLS will most prob win. That concert mid-week should have won it for them. Bare news space, and they will most prob be seen as the ones with bare fans so easier to hop on bandwagon. Eoghen is second fave imoI'll retract that I'll be surprised if she wins, but Alex lacks image IMO. Without this show, she'd never get signed. Too much hard-work

[JLovely]

Now Im thinking about it Alex reminds me of Keisha White. Attractive black girl who can sing but hard to market.

[Numero001]

Now Im thinking about it Alex reminds me of Keisha White. Attractive black girl who can sing but hard to market.

Ahhhhh, nail on the head. Jamelia was the only black singer I could think of lol. Ironically, they should give her 'Weakness In Me' to sing. That is a smash-hit. Same thing that happened with Blue when they sung Too Close will happen again.

[Angelo]

URGHRachel looks like a black rhino in a white tutu.That is f*ck*ng GRIM

[JLovely]

That opening was terrible.

[Mr. Gayle]

So if JLS win this, will they even do that well, cos I swear Damage > JLS

[Numero001]

That sounds terrible. I cant stand when they do these group songs with a bunch of people who can sing, let alone these jokers. Crack Amy should have come out and did Tears Dry On Their Own as a surprise performance

[Frank Furta]

The cringe levels are high.

[Angelo]

That tramp with "Here we go again" >>>>> ochmorlockeoghan

[Numero001]

So if JLS win this, will they even do that well, cos I swear Damage > JLS

Damage werent on XFactor tho. Year Single Chart positions[1] Album UK 1996 "Anything" 68 "Love II Love" 12 "Forever" 6 1997 "Love Guaranteed" 7 "Wonderful Tonight" 3 "Love Lady" 33 2000 "Ghetto Romance" 7 "Rumours" 22 2001 "Still Be Lovin' You" 11 "So What If I" 12 "After The Love Has Gone" 42 They didnt do tooo bad.Damage were about when you had Five (slightly edgy) and thats not even counting Backstreet Boys and *Nsync from across the waters or Westlife and Boyzone. Then Blue came about to dun their dance.There were many boy groups then. There arent now

[JLovely]

How they gonna make them sing these dumb songs?!?! And whats up wid this yout an waistcoats?

[Numero001]

Lol @ key change going down as opposed to the original

[Angelo]

BARTENDER

[JLovely]

I think JLS will have no longevity....they'll probably do a couple albums then split. Then midget man will try do a solo career.

[Trim]

missed this for a few weeks, i see danni still feels the need to shout atleast once in every sentence

[Trim]

the way i would have felt to backhand that female screaming, f*ckkkk

[Mr. Gayle]

How do JLS know each other ??

[Totty]

hope alex wins this.

[Bruno Di Gradi]

dat rebore kano sounds extremely homo.

[Roscoe]

jls to win

[Bruno Di Gradi]

did i hear someone jus say to jls "ur da best thing since da beatles"..........**PHONES ASSASSINS**

[Mr. Gayle]

I think JLS will have no longevity....they'll probably do a couple albums then split. Then midget man will try do a solo career.

Nor do I, I think THEY want to be a RnB group but doubt it will go like that

[DRC]

did i hear someone jus say to jls "ur da best thing since da beatles"..........**PHONES ASSASSINS**

lol you beat me to it.They mud!!!