[GlitterEyes]

I am wondering if anyone has changed their minds on Ray...some people on here at the start seen him as a cocky arrogant kid...but I think the way he handled "losing" was amazing. For his age he showed very high understanding and grace even though he lost. The way he always told people to vote for both him and Leona and the way he always stood up, clapped and shook hands with people made me think aww what a really nice lad.

If you watch back any parts of the show he is always the first one there to congratulate people or give them a hug or shoulder to cry on. Even though he had a 50% chance of winning not once did he tell people to vote for himself rather than Leona and that shows what a genuine person he is. Some people have said this is all down to him being an actor and being able to use tricks of the trade but nobody can act on for weeks.

I am a big fan of Ben but he annoyed me...since he went out he has had a face like a slapped backside and always looked down and miserable...he came third which is something to be proud of and having a miserable face will not be doing him any favours at all...and certainly not getting him any contract. In saying all this I am still a big fan of his and there could be reasons to why he was down on the xtra factor shows but I think if Ben is to get anything out of this he needs to take a leaf out of Rays book. Do any other Ben fans feel like he is slowly losing his chance of getting signed up? Sharon said at 1 point...Ben needs to win the show in order to get a contract...maybe this was the case and Ben knows it.

[Mike]

I changed my mind about Ray big time, went from not liking him at all to loving the way he got up on stage and just looked so confident, IMO both were winners last night because they were both brilliant.

[Chrizzle]

Yeah I think Ray is a decent person.
I changed my mind a lot. To be honest, his voice hadn't changed.
The only song thats ever wowed me of his was My Way.
His version of Moment Like This was out of tune. But as a person, hes great.

[Siouxsie]

yes for a young kid he was a real gentleman when leona won . Good on ya Ray