Niall Horan - Going Solo
This news may have stressed Simon Cowell out over the weekend. Niall Horan has reportedly signed a record deal with Universal Music - snubbing Simon's label Syco.
A source said: 'This will come as a real blow to Cowell who has been talking to Niall for months, wanting him to sign a deal with his label Syco. He made a number of big money offers to try and persuade Niall to sign up but, in the end, Universal came in and put even more money on the table. They're chuffed to have got one over on Cowell and have taken one of 1D.'
'Universal said they would pay Niall whatever it took. They heard his solo music and they all think it's got good potential. They really had to throw the dollars at him but they think it's worth it.'
Just a few months ago, Simon praised Niall for being so loyal.
