X Factor legend forced to cancel village hall gig after selling just 27 tickets – despite signing £1m record deal
X FACTOR legend Steve Brookstein has been forced to cancel a gig after selling just 27 tickets - despite signing a £1m record deal.
The 55-year-old, who is best known for winning the first series of the ITV show in 2004, was due to perform at a village hall in Dorset this month.
However a spokesperson for the venue confirmed that he cancelled on February 8, just 10 days before he was supposed to take to the stage.
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They told the publication: "We know that 27 tickets were sold.
"The artist cancelled on February 8 and all ticket holders were contacted prior to the event.
"All ticket holders have also been given the choice of a full refund or to roll-over their tickets to a future event at the Verwood Hub."
Steve then performed at Esher Theatre in Surrey just six days after cancelling his gig in Dorset - which can hold 300 standing.
Back in 2004 Steve beat G4 to the top spot on the ITV show.
After winning The X Factor he was signed to Sony BMG record label, but a year later was dropped.