The eight remaining contestants vying for the part of Joseph in the BBC’s reality TV show, Any Dream Will Do, have something else to make the effort seem worthwhile.

The winner of the show will not only land a leading West End role, but Louis Walsh, who has agreed to manage the winner, has also managed to secure them a £200,000 record deal with Universal Records.

Louis told the Mirror: “It is a great contract.

“The idea is to rush out an album of Joseph songs straight after the series ends. I’m sure it will be very popular.

“I’m used to looking after pop acts so this is different and it’s going to be great fun.”

Next we’ll be hearing that there is to be a Joseph film!