Former X Factor finalist, Ray Quinn, has revealed that performing in the West End version of Grease is his dream job.
Ray has been playing the role of Doody in the show for five months and he told The Sun: “It’s a dream come true. I’ve wanted to perform on stage since I was three years old - and it is my main priority.
“I’m here for five months but hopefully it will be longer. It’s different to anything else I’ve ever done before.” Continue reading ‘Ray Quinn Loves Starring In Grease!‘ »
Ray Quinn, the midget swing singer who faced Leona Lewis in last years X factor final, has been dropped from his record label.
Ray’s debut album topped the UK charts, but record company Sony BMG have still decided to drop the 19 year old from their books.
A source told the Mirror: “Ray is focusing on TV and West End stuff now. TV execs are even saying he could get his own chat show.”
X Factor runner up, Ray Quinn, will make his TV comeback on a new ITV reality TV show, called Baby Ballroom.
The show, which will be presented by Kate Thornton, will see eight pairs of six to eleven year old ballroom dancers compete for the title.
A spokesman said last night: “All the couples are fiercely competitive. They are hugely talented at dance having been taking part since they were toddlers, and each couple desperately wants to walk away with the Junior Ballroom Trophy.”
On the judging panel along with ray will be Bonnie Langford and ballroom legend Pierre Dulaine.
Apparently HMV and Woolworth’s have reported that the first days sales figures for Ray Quinns swing album are much more impressive than Ben Mills rock based album.
It is thought that in some stores Ray’s album is outselling bens at a rate of 2 to 1. However Wooloworths were quick to add that Ben’s album was selling very well and would achieve a good position this Sunday, its just unlikely to be the number one spot. Looks like Simon Cowell’s magic has worked once again!
Ben Mills and Ray Quinn are struggling to be civil to one another on the X Factor tour as they gear up for their big battle of the charts this month.
A source told The Sun: “They hardly even grunt at each other - and Ben keeps making snide digs at Ray. He has been sulking like a child and you feel like telling him to get a grip. It’s getting unbearable.”
Lucky they aren’t singing alone together on tour then isn’t it!
Ray Quinn is reportedly being lined up to play a young Robbie Williams in the Take That musical stage show.
He tells The Sun: ‘Take That: The Musical sounds like a great idea. I can’t wait.
‘What an amazing honour to be asked to play someone who has had so much influence on me over the past few years. Robbie’s album Swing When You’re Winning was great and further convinced me that it was that type of music I loved.
‘The musical is still in the early planning stages but, provided it goes ahead, it will start towards the end of 2007.’
I think Ray could play a young Robbie really well. he has all the charisma and stage presence, and probably has a better singing voice than Robbie. I hope this goes ahead. I also think he’d make a great children’s TV presenter, but that’s another story….
It appears that we will be having a battle of the X in March this year, as both X factor finalists, Ray Quinn and Ben Mills, gear up to release their debut album.
Both lads have signed with Sony BMG and the company obviously believes that a chart battle will help both boys sell more records.
Ray is recording his album in Los Angeles. Benis in West London’s Olympic Studios, made famous by THE ROLLING STONES, recording new material.
A source said: “Ben is excited about getting a deal and is thrilled to be recording in Olympic Studios. He can’t quite believe it.
“He has been working hard writing songs since the show finished and some of them will be on the album. He’s so thrilled he’s even agreed to chop his hair off!�
No Ben! Don’t do it!
Ray Quinn has left lots of angry fans in his wake after a special homecoming concert in Liverpool this weekend.
Ray fans shelled out £14 per ticket for the show and were treated to just 5 songs from the X Factor runner up!
One fan, Claire Lyons, said: “After waiting over two hours for Ray’s appearance, he didn’t even return to the stage for an encore.
“What type of thank you is that to the people of your home city who spent weeks supporting you on X Factor and spent a small fortune in the process?”
Simon Cowell has been splashing his cash this Christmas and has treated the two X Factor finalists to some Xtra Special gifts.
Simon treated winner Leona Lewis to a diamond necklace and matching earrings to the value of £15,000, according to The Sun.
And runner-up Ray Quinn was given a £9,000 diamond encrusted Jacob & Co. watch.
A source told the paper: “Simon wanted to reward them for their hard work.
“He thinks they both have a bright future in the music business and wanted to give them their first taste of the luxuries their new careers will bring them.”
Simon Cowell has revealed that he will be offering a record deal to X factor runner up Ray Quinn.
The X Factor judge and mentor will be taking Ray to the Los Angeles studios where Frank Sinatra used to record to produce his first album.
Cowell told the Daily Mirror: “I told Ray I was going to sign him. I wasn’t going to tell him yet but I had to after he behaved in such a dignified manner.
“His reaction was amazing. After what he did for Leona, I didn’t want him to go home miserable.
“We’re sending him to LA to record a swing album in the same place Frank Sinatra used.”
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