Former X Factor winner Leon Jackson has been dropped by his record label after only one album.

Leon released his debut album last autumn and went on to sell only 130,000 copies. In contrast the series runner up Rhydian Roberts sold a whopping 500,000 copies of his classical record.

A source close to Simon Cowell told The Sun: “He thought the most talented person should have won. That was never Leon and what has happened since has proved him right. Leon’s a good lad, but he’s definitely not set the world alight.”

Leon said: “I had a great year and learned so much recording and releasing my album. Every artist knows these things can go either way.

“I’m really looking forward to my tour and doing more writing.”