Pop Idol reject Rosie 'set for record contract'

The latest Pop Idol reject is to meet producer Pete Waterman to discuss a recording contract.

Rosie Ribbons was voted off the show by viewers after judges criticised her version of Abba's The Winner Takes It All.

She has now revealed, however, she is meeting Waterman this week to discuss a possible recording contract.

She said: "Earlier in the competition, Pete said he'd have me in the studio anytime. I would love a recording contract. I really want to sing and a career in music.

"We're going to have a chat, that's the best way. I'm not going to rush into anything, I'm going to take my time and gather my thoughts and really focus about where I want to go and what I want to do."

Last night Waterman, also a Pop Idol judge, told her: "That song doesn't suit your voice. I'm sorry for you tonight, I feel for you. I'm not picking on you."

Fellow judge Simon Cowell was even harsher: "Everything about your performance was wrong. It didn't work, it was your worst performance so far."

Rosie, from Swansea, has acknowledged she had been below par: "Pete was a bit angry. He could see I didn't do myself any favours last night, I would admit that."

The former supermarket worker said she didn't know who would finally win the competition. The remaining five contestants are Gareth Gates, 17, from Bradford; Zoe Birkett, 16, from Darlington; Hayley Evetts, 25, from Birmingham; William Young, 22, from London; and Darius Danesh, 20, from Glasgow.

The winner will receive a management deal with 19 Management, the team behind the Spice Girls and S Club 7, and a recording contract with RCA Records.