\'X Factor\' Chico signs major record deal
 

Former X Factor contestant Chico Slimani has signed a record deal with Sony BMG.

The ex-goatherd will release It's Chico Time next month. Slimani, who is due to take part in an upcoming nationwide tour, said: "The whole thing has been unbelievable. I'm absolutely loving every minute of it, and looking forward to releasing the single at last."

Slimani originates from Morocco, but moved to Crawley in West Sussex at the age of 14. He has previously worked as a hairdresser, an electrical engineer and a stripper.

Chico is also rumoured to be representing the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 - According to DS Fourms

I heard them tlaking about this on T4 today