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Old 30-10-2008, 17:06
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Who do you think will get a record contract after the show is over?

Assuming neither Austin, Diana, Laura and Ruth do not win, I can see them all getting a record deal because they're all different to whats out there at the minute. I'd say Rachel and Alexandra are both possibilities, despite Alexandra arguably being the best voice in the competition.
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:16
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Well Alex is similar to Mariah etc which is popular over here but nowhere near as it is America, she'd probably do well in America
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:21
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Diana, win or lose, she'll be promoting her new single on XFactor this time next year.

I hope he'll sign Ruth, but quite honestly, I don't think he'll know where to go with her (music wise I mean)
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:28
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Diana, win or lose, she'll be promoting her new single on XFactor this time next year.

I hope he'll sign Ruth, but quite honestly, I don't think he'll know where to go with her (music wise I mean)
I was wondering the same about Diana.. Simon is good with straightforward acts with good voices, but what would do (music wise of course ) with Diana?
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:33
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He'll do fine with Diana
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:35
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I hope he'll sign Ruth, but quite honestly, I don't think he'll know where to go with her (music wise I mean)
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:38
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Diana, win or lose, she'll be promoting her new single on XFactor this time next year.

I hope he'll sign Ruth, but quite honestly, I don't think he'll know where to go with her (music wise I mean)
I think if he does sign Ruth we won't hear about her anyway, I think Simon will use her in a bid to crack Europe with a non-English singing singer
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Old 30-10-2008, 17:38
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Diana is Going to be signed whether she Wins or Loses, and i will be buying her Album...
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Old 30-10-2008, 18:46
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rachel will get signed as will laura/alex/diana/austin/jls
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Old 30-10-2008, 18:50
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Rachel might be signing in the job centre every 2 weeks
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Old 30-10-2008, 18:50
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I can see Laura, Alex, JLS, Diana & Ruth all getting signed whether they win or lose.
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Old 30-10-2008, 18:51
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mulder i dont think so! your petty comments really are starting to grate on me.
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Old 30-10-2008, 18:52
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Just a joke sorry amy, no offence mean't
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Old 30-10-2008, 19:13
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I was wondering the same about Diana.. Simon is good with straightforward acts with good voices, but what would do (music wise of course ) with Diana?
He seems very enthusiastic about her. What she needs is for Cowell to get a buzz around her and have people looking to work with her that aren't in Cowell's usual circle of producers (who must make up half the population of Sweden!).

I think everyone needs to make it to the final (3 people this year) to get a deal. In previous years, all the finalists have been signed to Sony BMG, and many of them to Syco. But Syco have never signed someone that wasn't in the finale.

I'm not sure if he will sign Diana if she fails to win, and I'm not sure he would sign both Alexandra and Laura even if they both made the final although he will certainly sign one of them. He would sign JLS if they come top 3. Rachel is a possibility if she comes top 2, but I'm not sure how likely that is. Austin is another candidate. Those he won't sign if he can avoid it? Probably only Ruth, Daniel and Eoghan. Everyone else has a chance.
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Old 30-10-2008, 19:16
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I can see

Diana
Laura
Alexandra
JLS

getting signed....

Austin and Rachel may do; however I think they will have to win in order to get anywhere.

Ruth, I can see her having Eurpoean success (possibly), but if she doesn't win, she wont get anywhere.

Eoghan/ Daniel; again will only get signed if they win
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Old 30-10-2008, 19:33
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I can see JLS getting signed. They already write their own music i think
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Old 30-10-2008, 19:34
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It really depends who makes the top 3 or top 4.

I can see him signing diana, austin, laura and if they make top 3 or if they just miss out top 4 or 5. I think hes really keen on diana or laura, he already said laura has an incredible potential future ahead of her, so he may sign her if she doesnt reach top 3, or SBMG might, dont care who!

I cant see him signing alex, eoghan, ruth or rachel unless they make top 3- thats the only way i can see them getting signed, if they make top 3 they will probably get signed.

Shouldnt really be like this, because imo just because someone reaches a higher position on the show doesnt mean they will sell more records. Some contestants just have more recording potential than others, more contemporary etc. Whilst others are better entertainers, or just have teen vote which doesnt mean their fans will stick by them, as we have seen with leon this year.

In other words the ones with the best recording artist potential should be.
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Old 30-10-2008, 19:56
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Yes Jenifer Hudson and Lemar both finished 4th on the shows they were on, both have very successful careers
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Old 30-10-2008, 20:19
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Yes Jenifer Hudson and Lemar both finished 4th on the shows they were on, both have very successful careers
Sorry to be picky; but Lemar finished 3rd behind Sinead Quinn and David Sneddon. Ainslie Henderson came 4th that year
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Old 30-10-2008, 21:42
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Yes, Jenifer Hudson and Lemar both finished 4th on the shows they were on, both have very successful careers

Jennifer Hudson my favourite AI finished 7th-look at her now. It dosn't matter where any of them finish its what they do after with the opportunity given that counts.

AS for being signed- I do not think Simon will sign most of them. I feel he would offer some of them single deals as a tester.

While their is a lot of talent this year. They are familar voices out there. What you want is distinct voices. Diana's is but would she have longivity. Rachels voice is different but she is bound for the adult market or Jazz/Blues/Soul career. As for Laura, Alex and Ruth would they come to anything-maybe if marketed right. As for the boys I do not think so. But the young Irish lad has time on his hands.

Overall the talent is with the five girls. What they do with them is anybody's guess. I wish them every success. I would love to see Rachel in concert though.


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Old 30-10-2008, 21:45
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I can honestly see most of them getting signed this year, which is rare. If I was going to be picky though, I'd say Austin, Laura, Diana and Alex
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Old 30-10-2008, 22:44
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All of them who are left apart from Daniel. I think.
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Old 30-10-2008, 23:26
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A more polished up Rachel would definitely do very well in America. Apart from Alexandra, the rest doesn't seem to have any cross-over potential. Austin and Diana are the other 2 that will probably get signed aswell.
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