X Factor finalist Amelia Lily has reportedly signed up with the hit makers behind Girls Aloud to make her debut album.

The 17-year-old, who finished third on The X Factor last year, has reportedly agreed to a record deal with the label, now part of Sony Music.

The Daily Mirror report the deal to be worth £500,000 and will see the teenager make up to three albums with the company.

A source told the newspaper: “Amelia will be the perfect pop star and has fantastic hit-makers who were behind some of The Saturdays’ and Girls Aloud’s best songs.

“It’ll be a great combination.”