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The Irish group told fans that after 13 years signed to the music mogul, it was "time for a change". The Sun reports that the foursome have signed a new multi-million pound deal with Sony RCA.
"Yes Gravity is the last album for us to make with Simon Cowell & his label," Mark Feehily wrote on Twitter. "We love&respect him&thank him for his part in WL! (sic)"
"Time for a new chapter. We are still very young&have lots of energy left in us so here's 2 the future! New label, new lease of 'life'!"
His bandmate Nicky Byrne added: "Truth is yes we have moved on from Syco records after a fantastic 13years.. But it is time for a change and it's very exciting..!"
Westlife, who recently began their eleventh arena tour, have scored 14 UK number one singles.
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