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Recording deal will make other X Factor contestants JLS
Last updated at 11:51am on 08.12.08The X Factor is down to its last three acts, but there already appears to be a winner. Boy band JLS are on the brink of signing a lucrative recording contract - even if they fail to win the talent show. The group - who are Aston, 20, Marvin, 23, Ortise and JB, both 21 - are in the final with Alexandra Burke and Eoghan Quigg. A source said: "The judges think the boys are the best group the show has ever had, which has naturally attracted interest from a number of record companies. They have an offer but are waiting to see what happens in the final. It could turn into a bidding war between record companies."
Win/win situation: even if JLS lose The X Factor, a lucrative record contract is virtually guaranteed
The band have had their ups and downs on the show, recently bouncing back from Simon Cowell's comments after he called their version of Britney Spears's Baby One More Time "lame".
After losing two acts in the first two weeks, their mentor Louis Walsh, 56, was certainly taking no chances with JLS and took drastic action in a bid to drum up support. Pounding the streets of London in October, wearing a bright green JLS hoodie, Louis handed out fliers for the group to everyone he passed.
"Close pals": Eoghan Quigg blubbed for Ireland when Diana Vickers was voted off on Saturday
And it looks like his efforts have paid off. A source added: "The interest has been gathering momentum over the past few weeks as their live performances each week are brilliant. All they are focusing on now is the show, so don't have much time to think about their offers."
On Saturday night, songstress Diana Vickers was voted off the show, leaving "close pal" Eoghan Quigg to create one of the most cringe-worthy moments in TV history. The 16-year-old wept uncontrollably, making it pretty obvious there is more to their relationship than friendship.
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JLS; we love them, they will always be in our hearts as trully deserved winners. All of them are desent, good looking guys with amazing chemistry between them and good voices. JLS are the best!
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- Kristi N Ruhena, London
hiya i wach the xfactor and JLS your the best thing has been on the show and has the xfactor give you lot a record contract because i love you all come on tv plz for christmas that make my day love georgina xxxxx
- Georgina, Sheffield England
Jls deserved to win but then again so did alex they're both amazing and have a bright future ahead of them, jls are already stars and you cant take it from them.x
- Katie, birmingham
hi i love you jls you are the betst
- Lauren, lound
hey ppl jls should win mn der da best love you loooaddzzzzzAston and Marvin!!!! tc yh xxx.
- S & T, London
Fact - every one of the contestants on the xfactor are very talented,
who knows who will win?!
- Sarah, West Yorkshire
jeez what's the matter with everyone... they are a fun group, let them get on with it, if you don't like it , don't buy it, quite simple. I think they are fun but wouldn't buy their album, however thousands properly will. I wish them well !
- N, London
I thought it was quite touching. Eoghan should have gone though, theres no way he's gonna win.
I'm glad JLS will get a record deal anyway, they deserve to. Theres a void in the music industry for a young male black group that they would fill easilly. I'd like them to win, but I think Alex will.
- Tracy, Dudley, West Midlands
JLS stands for Just a Load of S***
Alex to win
- Nk, Birmingham
Your statement that there must be more to Diana & Eoghan's relationship is unsubstantiated. If there is something to it ... well, don't you think it should be them to discuss it with the public if they so choose. Gossip gossip gossip. Regarding JLS - I am very impressed with their performance. But Louis 'begging' for support - is it himself or them that he seeks congrats? Aitan.
- Aitan Szlapak, Nairobi, Kenya
Well if this group are being considered by several record companies then god help the record industry they are ****!!
- Lucadobe, ashford u,k
well i think that they were cute i even cried.... i think that it wasnt the most cringe-worthly moments in tv history. yea they might like each other. but so what.... let them live there lifes and if they happy togther then good for then..
eoghan is the sweetest and so cute. and it takes alot for what he is doing all at the age of 16.
and diana has such a good voice and she is doing something brave .
i think tht everyone in the final 4 were all fab..
and thank god people finally got racheal out.
- Lucy, thetford norfolk
i think jls to win !!!
Luv ya loads xx
- Kelly, wigton carlisle
