After The X Factor

Joe McElderry, winner of series 6, performing on The X Factor Live tour in 2010 The winner of The X Factor is awarded a 1 million recording contract with Syco Music, in association with Sony Music. In series 5, this deal consisted of a 150,000 cash advance with the balance covering the costs of recording and marketing.[2] Other highly placed contestants may also be offered recording deals, but this is not guaranteed.[2] In series 13, the premise of The X Factor was that the winner would be managed in the industry by their mentor on the show. With Cowell, Osbourne and Walsh as judges/mentors, any of the three would be qualified to do so. Following the appointment of singer Minogue as a judge in series 4, the same principle could not universally apply. In fact, when Minogue won series 4 with Leon Jackson, a new outside manager was appointed. The X Factor Live Tour is a live show that tours the UK and Ireland in the months following the conclusion of the series. It features an array of finalists and other memorable contestants from the most recent The X Factor series and is hosted by Jeff Brazier.