Cowell denies 'slave labour' claims

Simon Cowell has denied contestants on his reality TV shows are rewarded with poorly paid contracts - insisting all finalists go on to earn thousands as a result of his hit shows.

Cowell recently came under fire after a newspaper reported that finalists on 'The X Factor' were signed up to a country-wide tour after the show wrapped last year - but were being paid as little as £250 (€276) per gig.