It seems that we were right about the future of Chico Slimani. No sooner had we heard the awful song ‘Its Chico Time’ than we knew he was destined to become the next Cheeky Girl of the pop world.

Just as The Cheeky Girls were signed soon after the Pop Stars show ended and allowed to release their catchy signature tune and then fade to obscurity (and bankruptcy) so has Chico been signed to follow in their footsteps.

Simon Cowells label Sony BMG have offered a deal to Chico which will see him release his first single ‘It’s Chico Time’ on the 13th of February.

I would love to shake the hand of Mark Hudson, Chico’s vocal coach in The X Factor who co-wrote the song with Chico. He most likely spent an hour or two with Chico penning this song, in the full knowledge that one day he would make many thousands of pounds in royalties.