Shayne Ward lets us know he is okay after being dumped by Simon Cowell

Shayne Ward reassured his fans he was OK earlier today after becoming the fourth Casualty of Simon Cowell's record label Syco.

Shayne, who was the X Factor winner in season two, seemed optimistic about being dropped by the music mogul, tweeting "To all my Fans, I am great!

"1 door closed, A thousand more will open :-) X" he also seemed to be understanding of the labels decision, adding "Remember Business is business"

The 26 year old who was with the label for 5 years had six top 20 singles and three top 20 albums but failed to impress with the chart position of his latest single "Gotta be somebody".

A spokesperson at the record label confirmed the news by telling the Sun that the singers contract had come to an end "after five very successful years".

Girls win when it comes to the X Factor

The female winners of the show Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke's careers are on the up things have not gone so well for the boys.

Matt Cardle must be biting his nails, he is the only male X Factor winner still signed to Syco Music.

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