McElderry hopes to release Journey cover

X Factor winner Joe McElderry has revealed that he is still hoping to release a cover of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'.

The 18-year-old performed the 1981 classic at the National Television Awards last week, prompting rumours that Simon Cowell had chosen the hit as his next single.

Speaking to the Daily Star, McElderry has now confirmed: "I'd love to release it and it may still happen."

Though Journey originally prevented the song from being released as McElderry's debut single, it is thought that they have since relented and agreed to the plans.

However, sources say that Cowell has yet to finalise the idea because he fears the public could become "bored" with 'Don't Stop Believin' following the original track's chart comeback and the success of the Glee cast's version. Both are in the UK top ten this week.