Simon Reveals Plans To Sign Act Regardless Of X-Factor Result Tonight

Simon Cowell has hinted he plans to sign Fleur East to his record label, regardless of the results of tonight’s live show. The 27-year old is competing against Ben Haenow in the X-Factor final show tonight, which will see one walk away with a recording contract. Following last week’s performance at the semi-final, Cowell admits he was blown away by Fleur’s performance of Uptown Funk, and thinks he can make the Londoner the ‘British Rihanna’. Speaking to the Daily Star, a show insider said: “Simon made the decision to sign Fleur after last week’s semi-final. “He would love her to be crowned champion but he will give her a record deal whatever happens.”   The music mogul didn’t deny the rumours either, telling the paper: “Based on what I saw last week, I’d have to say Fleur really has the potential to be huge if she was given material as good as Uptown Funk. “I’ve never seen such a reaction to a song in my life. It was unbelievable. The original is fantastic but what she did with it is ­incredible. It was almost perfection. “She could sing and dance and put on a show and we haven’t seen anyone like that in a long time.” Video via The X Factor UK