A few months ago I wouldn’t have believed it could happen, but X Factor finalist Chico Slimani has not only released his debut single but it is at the number one spot in the UK charts for the second week running!

Chico’s song ‘It’s Chico Time’ fought off stiff competition from Orson’s rocky No Tomorrow and the Pussycat Dolls’ Beep to stay on top of the pile.

Chico was hot on the promotion trail this week, trying to hold on to the number one spot and was even photographed falling off a table as he gave an impromtu tabletop dance at a press conference.

Chico Slimani may not be the best singer in the world but he certainly is entertaining!

Yipes! Things are hotting up in the Chico camp, aren’t they?

News that Chico’s loins have been hard at work producing Baby Chico was a shocker, but then I found out Chico Timehad actually got to number one in the UK charts this week! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry!

In all honesty, I’m pleased for the guy. When I spoke to Justin Watson-Hermes after the X-Factor auditions he told me that despite appearances, Chico is a genuinely warm and nice guy and that he went out of his way to take care of the other contestants. I think everybody saw that toward the end of X-Factor.

Yes, he’s a bit of a camera hog(!) and no, he’s not a great singer, but he’s got charisma enough to warm even Simon Cowell’s cold cold heart! So go on Chico! Make the most of your time at the top!

(BTW: Chico’s official website is now online, complete with the obligatory fan forum! Have fun!)

After saying that he would love to settle down with a nice Scottish Woman, Chico Slimani finalist on the X Factor show, has just announced that he and best friend Daniyela Rakic are expecting their first baby.

Chico told The News Of The World

“Daniyela and I never looked at each other as anything more than soulmates until one night during X Factor. It was just the right time for us. She had been talking about having a baby and I’ve always wanted a baby.”

“The kids who dance on stage with me, The Chicettes, made me broody like crazy. But I wasn’t going to just go out and find a woman on the street. It had to be someone I could trust.”

“We’d been joking about what it would be like to have a baby together. She wanted one with green eyes and my legs and my body, but with her cheekbones. We laughed about it – then suddenly it happened.”

Seems like all Chico’s dreams have come true these last few months. Not only did he make it through to the X Factor finals but he also just released his first single, has performed on a sell out tour, and now is expecting his first son or daughter. A busy year for Chico, don’t you think!

The Evening Standard may have said

“It wasn’t Chico Time. It has never been Chico Time. It will never be Chico Time.”

But they may have to eat their words this weekend, as it looks likely that former stripper and goat herder Chico Slimani is going to reach the number one spot in the UK singles chart with his debut single ‘It’s Chico Time’!

HMV’s Gennaro Castaldo said: “There’s been a growing feeling that Chico was leaving it a bit late to release a single following his X-Factor success, especially as Chantelle and Celebrity Big Brother have stolen the limelight in recent months.

“However, this first day sales performance shows that there is still a lot of interest in his rather engaging brand of entertainment.

“His challenge now is to show that he’s more than just a one-trick novelty act and that he has the talent and personality to fashion a successful pop career.”

Bookmaker William Hill is offering odds of 4/1 that Chico will have another number one single this year – but reckon his fame won’t last for long.

“We closed the book in Chico having a number one back in December as we felt he was a certainty and it looks like we will be proved right.

“But in our view his days are numbered,” said spokesman Rupert Adams.

X Factor Contestant Chico Slimani has revealed that while he is in Glasgow this week performing in the X factor tour he would love to meet ‘The One and settle down with a good Scottish woman!

“I’m really hoping I will meet Miss Right,” he told the Daily Record. “I want to fall in love with a Scottish woman. I like everything about them. I just love their attitude, their looks, everything.

“I want to get married to a Scot and then have lots of cute Scottish babies.”

We reported that Chico was to release his debut single this month and was recently signed by Simon Cowells record label BMG, but now Chico has gone one better and begins shooting and co-producing his own movie this summer!

The new film will draw on the X Factor star’s experiences as a former male stripper.

Screen Daily reports that ‘Lunchbox’ is described as a raunchy comedy and follows a stripping troupe’s European tour.

The film, co-written by Chico and his brother, actor JC Mac, and the movie’s director, will begin shooting in Europe in June. It is rumoured to also have Sharon Osbourne starring alonside Chico as a corrupt promoter.

Chico is also serving as co-producer on the film; the 34-year-old recently signed a record deal with BMG.