X Factor finalists 5 After Midnight sign to Simon Cowell's Syco Music label

The trio finished third on last year's series of The X Factor.

X Factor finalists 5 After Midnight have signed to Simon Cowell's label Syco Music.

The trio, made up of Kieran Alleyne (21), Jordan Lee (21) and Nathan Lewis (24), today join Syco's roster (January 18), which includes Little Mix, James Arthur and Louisa Johnson.

The group finished third on last year's X Factor series, behind Saara Aalto and winner Matt Terry.

Nathan said: "What an honour it is to be working with the best label in the business. This is a dream come true."

“To say that we are part of a roster that includes artists such as One Direction and Little Mix is just incredible," Jordan added, while Kieran commented: “We want to thank our supporters and can't wait to give them new music, our music."

Tyler Brown, Managing Director, Syco Music said: “It is very rare that a group can sing, dance and perform at a level that 5 After Midnight do. We will be making a record that enables them to fully showcase their huge talent."

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5 After Midnight will join winner Matt Terry and more of last year's finalists on The X Factor Arena Tour, a 21-day nationwide run beginning in Nottingham on February 23, before going into the studio to work on their first release.

Series winner Matt released his winner's single, the Ed Sheeran-penned When Christmas Comes Around, last December. The track peaked at Number 3 on the Official Singles Chart.

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Watch 5 After Midnight perform on The X Factor final with previous winner Louisa Johnson: