The X Factor Finalists Astro and Chris Rene Score Record Deals

Astro, Chris Rene Despite their failure to win the $5 million recording contract, The X Factor contestants Brian "Astro" Bradley and Chris Rene are cashing in.Both performers have inked deals with Epic Records, according to separate reports by Entertainment Weekly and MTV.The pairing isn't exactly a surprising one: Epic Chairman L.A. Reid was their X Factor mentor.Check out the rest of today's newsAstro, 15, made it to the final four on the singing competition, before being sent home. Chris Rene, 29, was voted off immediately following Astro.Even before Astro was signed to Epic, he spoke to us about his big plans for the future. Check out the interview: