It was also revealed that one of the members, Jamie Tinker, once had a recording contract with recording company SonyBMG, for whom Simon Cowell works; though this was judged not to be against the rules of the show.
It was also revealed that one member, Jamie Tinker, once had a recording contract with recording company SonyBMG-a branch of parent company Sony which Cowell's company Syco is a subsidiary of. Despite attracting criticism this was judged not to be against the rules of the show.