Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates has reportedly been dumped by his record label.
BMG decided the terminate the singer's contract after he performed at a party at the Royal Albert Hall, according to The Sun.
His performance disappointed record chiefs who decided to pull the plug on his contract.
A BMG source told the newspaper: "Gareth's time at BMG has come to an end.
"He simply doesn't sell records anymore.
"There were initial meetings two months ago saying he was to be canned, but the final decision didn't come until recently.
"There were a few big players who saw Gareth at the Royal Albert Hall a few weeks ago and they weren't very impressed."
BMG decided the terminate the singer's contract after he performed at a party at the Royal Albert Hall, according to The Sun.
His performance disappointed record chiefs who decided to pull the plug on his contract.
A BMG source told the newspaper: "Gareth's time at BMG has come to an end.
"He simply doesn't sell records anymore.
"There were initial meetings two months ago saying he was to be canned, but the final decision didn't come until recently.
"There were a few big players who saw Gareth at the Royal Albert Hall a few weeks ago and they weren't very impressed."