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I looked at the odds for winner and was shocked to see Richard is the least popular housemate, next to Suzie. Apparently, even Jayne has more support than these two. I find that sad.

To me, every time I watch the programme, he seems to be genuinely comforting someone. Those of you who hate him call it a game plan, but I just can't see that. He was full of genuine emotion when Lea left and really had tears in his eyes. He is clearly not a selfish person (as Nikki) and cared for Lea as the tears showed. He is constantly taking Nikki to one side to look after her and his chat with Pete yesterday was very endearing.

He is always welcoming to new housemates and his positive opinion of Suzie has not changed.

He was also extremely funny on the highlights show today. He was hilarious with Dikey, then warm and caring with Nikki.

I also agree with his opinions on Dimodim and think he comes up with ingenious anecdotes about her. Perhaps he has taken it a bit too far, but I think she grates on him a lot.

The problem is that he is a well spoken and intelligent person and is just a kind father figure. He is not 'common'. Almost all the housemates in there ARE common...Nikki, Ashleign, Mikey, Dimodim.....they all fit a broad stereotype in society, ie: a young, shallow personality enjoying the materialistic things in life. There is little depth to them. Unfortuantely, the Brtiish public are also mostly like this. (Where do you think the term 'common' comes from?), so people like Nikki will be liked by many, as will Dimodim, just because she is 'well fit', as I have so aptly seen it put. Richard is far from common. Hence, he will never get far.

My take on it anyway.

Richard 2 win.