[Vanessa]

I always knew he would get signed. Simon is going to miss out on a major cash cow!

Andrea Faustini @AndreaFaustini1 · 4h 4 hours ago
http://www.rca-records.co.uk YEAH! It happened! Words can't describe my happiness in announcing I've signed to @RCARecords



Andrea living the US dream: X Factor star set to record in L.A
X FACTOR finalist Andrea Faustini has signed a big-bucks record deal.




DEBUT: The X Factor star is to release his first album later this year with RCA [GETTY]
The pug-loving Italian flies to LA next week to start work on his debut album, which will be released later this year with RCA.

I’m told the cuddly singer with the big pipes had caused a furious bidding war between various labels within the Sony group.

The album will consist of mainly original songs penned by some of the world’s best songwriters.

According to my sources, Andrea’s Italian friends and family will also be international release.

My music mole revealed: “Andrea signed a deal with RCA after weeks of discussions with various labels within Sony.

“Label bosses are confi dent he can be an international star with the right songs and are on the lookout for some of the world’s best writers to work with him.

“There may be one or two covers but the album will be predominantly original material.

“In fact, some songs have already been submitted for him which are big, epic power ballads.”

Original bookies’ favourite Andrea, who finished third on last year’s show, Ben Haenow and runner-up Fleur East into the studio. They both signed deals with Simon Cowell’s company Syco and have already started work on their debut albums.

Stereo Kicks, Lauren Platt, Jay James, Paul Akister and Only The Young are currently all hunting for recording contracts, with label bosses waiting to see how they stand up on the current X Factor tour.

My source added: “A lot of last year’s finalists will enter talks with major labels about a deal when the tour finishes.”

My money’s on teen pin-ups Stereo Kicks to be the next to sign.