 Avenue made it to the final 12 contestants heading for the live shows but after Walsh discovered that Avenue were already on a management deal, he disqualified them from the competition and Eton Road went through in their place.After disqualification from "The X Factor", Avenue were signed by Crown Music Management and won an album deal with Island Records.There was also a membership change with Jamie Tinkler leaving and being replaced by Andy Brown, after Tinkler decided to join the indie rock band Baxter.