Pretty Boy Dean knocked out of Aussie Idol

Record deal for DeanAustralian Idol pin-up boy Dean Geyer has become the latest contestant to be eliminated from the competition.

But the South African-born with model looks is set to be signed by record company Sony, with judge Mark Holden telling Geyer he would "definitely" get a recording deal.

Geyer's departure from the Network Ten show leaves Irishman Damien Leith and 17-year-old Jessica Mauboy to battle it out in the series grand final at the Sydney Opera House.