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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/

X Factor singer Raquelle Gracie tried to persuade Simon Cowell to give Hope a record deal after the final last weekend.

Raquelle spoke on behalf of her fellow group members in Cowell's dressing room, but the presence of his long-term girlfriend Terri Seymour appeared to scupper her plans.

"I went to see Simon in his dressing room after the final show to say goodbye to him," Raquelle told the Daily Star Sunday. "When I was in there I gave him a goodbye kiss and tried to persuade him into signing us up to his label.

"Terri was there as well and unfortunately Simon wasn't having any of it. He said we would have to wait until after the X Factor tour to see how well we do."

Reflecting on her time with the show, Raquelle added: "I definitely think there was a bit of flirting going on between me and Simon. I still fancy him. He is so powerful and confident."