Simon Cowell decides not to sign Connie Talbot

Monday July 13th 2007

Simon Cowell has decided not to sign six-year-old Britain's Got Talent star Connie Talbot.

The six year old singer was a huge hit with viewers when she appeared on the ITV talent show vowing the judges with her performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

At the time Cowell seamed certain to sign up the little girl saying:

"I'll make a prediction that Connie will sell more records that Joss Stone this year"

"Of course a record deal with Sony BMG is on the cards. She could easily make a million quid-plus this year."

However, Cowell has now told Connie's parents to find a company that has experience of looking after children.

Connie's father has said:

"Connie isn't singing for Sony BMG any more. Despite what we were initially told, Simon and his management team have changed their minds. "

"It's very sad but that's the way it has swung. We were told of the decision about a week ago. It came as a huge surprise."

Cowell defended his decision saying:

"My views on Connie haven't changed. I think she's a wonderful talent. But I was persuaded by everyone at Sony BMG that she is just much too young to be embarking on a recording career."