Well. Now you've heard it all, haven't you? Yes, former X-Factor contestant Chico-Time, aka Chico Slimani, has apparently signed a record deal with SonyBMG. Presumably the plan is for him to release two or three novelty singles and then fade into obscurity.
You may or may not know, depending on whether you care, that Chico made it rather a long way in the X-Factor without actually displaying any discernable vocal talent. The 34 year old ex-goatherd from Morocco didn't make it to the final, however, despite pulling out all the stops with his own song and a lot of clowning around.
His SonyBMG deal will begin with the single release of that song, 'Chico Time'. Chico told reporters this week: "I'm absolutely loving every minute of it, and looking forward to releasing the single at last".