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Record deal for Laura White?
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Laura White looks set to land a record deal after being booted off The X Factor. The 21-year-old's dismissal from the show last Saturday has been criticised by viewers who thought she was one of the best.
But now three record companies are hoping to secure a deal with her, the Daily Record reports.
She is apparently banned from deals until January under her The X Factor contract, but execs are more than willing to wait for her.
Laura's dad Adrian, 50, told the Daily Record: "Monday was very positive. She was contacted by two or three record companies who wanted to speak to her about a solo deal.
"It gave her such a lift. She had more meetings on Tuesday.
"One of the companies (is) very big. It's discussion time at the moment but it sounds very, very positive."
An online petition to reinstate Laura has received 21,000 signatures and William Hill are offering 16-1 on her returning to the show.
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