The X Factor Runners up Astro and Chris Rene Score Record Deals

Astro, Chris Rene Despite their failure to win the $5 million recording contract, The X Factor participants John "Astro" Bradley and Chris Rene are cashing in.Both entertainers have inked handles Epic Records, based on separate reviews by Entertainment Weekly and MTV.The pairing is not exactly an unexpected one: Epic Chairman L.A. Reid was their X Factor mentor.Browse the relaxation of present day newsAstro, 15, managed to get towards the final four around the singing competition, prior to being told to go home. Chris Rene, 29, was chosen off rigtht after Astro.Before Astro was signed to Epic, he spoke to us about his large plans for future years. Browse the interview: