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Interesting points there Freddy. However I really don't fancy Ray's chances. I agree that he will be popular as that cheeky scouse scamp whose smile will warm the hearts of quite a few viewers. However I am more of a view that he is a lttle scouse scally whose face you want to slap. He is probably the least able singer of any of the contestants, and the very fact that he is a wannabe actor/singer etc who has had a bit part in Brookside really puts me off the lad - not quite your everyday unknown boy-next door, more a failed stage school wannabe who is desperate at having his last chance to be spotted. His 'cheeky smile' will soon wear off and there's gona be one or two songs that will find out his extremely limited vocal ability. Granted I'm sure he will last quite a few weeks as his haracter will ensure he does, but there's no way he'll win the thing..