Ray Quinn shared the touching reason behind his career change on today's Loose Women.
Thursday's edition of the popular ITV programme was hosted by Kaye Adams. She anchored a discussion on a range of topics with panelists Coleen Nolan, Denise Welch and Brenda Edwards.
The Loose Women interviewed Ray at the end of today's jam-packed episode. Ray first shot to stardom as Anthony Murray in the iconic soap, Brookside, in 2000.
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He has since forged an impressive career after his runner up performance on the X Factor in 2006. However, he temporarily moved away from showbiz to become a carpet fitter last year.
The panelists were moved as Ray revealed he joined his family's business with his brother to help grieve the death of his dad, who passed away in the pandemic. He said: "It affected me the most. My dad was like my best mate.
"I didn't have any gear and had no idea. All he did was shout at me but it was a nice learning curve." Ray credits his dad for passing on his love for swing music and he is set to return to performing this year when he takes the King of Swing tour around the UK.
Ray ended the show with a rendition of Fly Me To The Moon and viewers following the show on Twitter heaped praise on the Brookside star.
Sally said: "Beautiful voice Ray, lovely fella X"
CHEZPEZ36 added: "Well that was a surprise from Ray Quinn I didn't realized he could sing so well, enjoyed that!"
Bonnie posted : "Great voice Ray!"
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