By Owen Tonks

George Sampson, the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2008 has reportedly been dropped by Simon Cowell’s label.

The dancer was released from Cowell’s Syco company after an alleged argument between the pair.

Earlier this year it was reported that George felt second best to Simon’s other acts such as Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke.

A source told the Daily Mail: “George just didn’t prove as marketable as Simon had hoped.

“When acts like George win the show, it’s much harder for them to forge a successful and moneyspinning career compared with a singer, like Susan Boyle.”

It has also been reported that Sampson said he owed money to Cowell for the production costs of his recent DVD.

However, a Syco spokeswoman replied: “There is never a case where artists owe money and nor do marketing or promotion costs come from their percentage. In addition they also get an advance on projects.

“They could work together again in the future. The door is very much open for any other projects that come up.”