Simon Cowell Denies Britain's Got Talent, X Factor 'Fix' Claim

Simon Cowell's entertainment company Syco has said there is “no truth” in an article which alleged that The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent were fixed.

The article, written by an individual claiming to be an executive at Sony Music UK - the parent company of Syco - said that in the history of both programmes, no act had won the show who wasn't an "invited or preferred" contestant.

It focussed on current Britain's Got Talent sensation Ronan Parke, 12, who has been described as the new Justin Bieber and is tipped to win the current series.

The apparent executive claimed Parke was first scouted by Syco two years ago and is already entered into a contract with the entertainment company.

But a spokesperson for Syco told Gigwise: “There is no truth in this story whatsoever. Ronan first came to Syco/Sony's attention when he entered this year’s competition.

“Syco/Sony Music  will not hesitate to take whatever legal action is appropriate to prevent further publication of these unfounded allegations.”

Parke is the bookies favourite to win this year's Britain's Got Talent.

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