X Factor contestant Ben Mills has signed a five-album deal with record label Sony BMG. Mills was voted off the X Factor in the show’s semi-finals, with judges comparing him to a young Joe Cocker.
Ben is now preparing to release his debut album in March, which will contain a mixture of his own material and songs from the X Factor.
Ben said: “The X Factor was the perfect platform to gain recognition and I’m really enjoying writing and recording this album”

Oh no…. helpppp!!! Ben’s back! arghhhh
Comment by Laura — Thursday, 25 January, 2007 @ 17:26
Great news!!! I can hardly wait for it to be released. Ben is the ‘real’ X factor winner!!!
Comment by Dee — Sunday, 28 January, 2007 @ 16:40
Saw Ben perform a suprise gig in a small local pub in Whitstable this New years eve-he was absolutely fantastic-his voice minus amplification in the venue was incredibly powerful.He chatted to locals and was charming and genuinely thankful to those congratulating him after.I wish him every success with his record deal.
Comment by Salty Salway — Monday, 29 January, 2007 @ 20:42
I’m so happy for ben he was the real x factor winner.
Comment by Shaun — Saturday, 10 February, 2007 @ 22:13
saw you last night at metro arena on your first night of the xfactor tour! Ben you were awesome!!! can’t wait for your album also your tour in November, I want a front seat ticket (PLEASE) xx
Comment by Karen — Saturday, 17 February, 2007 @ 12:56
Ben Mills ROCK STAR - Brilliant in Bournemouth last night. Loved ‘Maggie May’ and when he kicked away the piano stool ! Got the voice,the charisma and the attitude ! Just absolutely fantastic, and even better than on TV. Whole show was just great,but Ben stood out and gave it his all.
Comment by Down in Dorset — Wednesday, 28 February, 2007 @ 22:30
love your album Picture of you, well done Ben i cant wait for the next one
Comment by dilys brown — Saturday, 21 April, 2007 @ 11:38
Peace people
We love you
Comment by HelloWorld — Saturday, 28 April, 2007 @ 10:35
bloody brilliant news! he should have been in the final.
Comment by jade — Tuesday, 8 May, 2007 @ 16:07
or get them out i hate them they make me feel sick who is voting them in when good talent is going every week and that same difference are stil in i feel like not watchin the program now its a fix this program nicky to win
Comment by sarah — Sunday, 2 December, 2007 @ 21:32