For me, this is absolutely disgraceful, the maliciousness of trying to ruin a dream of your son, who you barely know.


Its just terrible. He should be put in some kind of Notebook is there any pictures of him?

Light Yagami, Tokyo, Japan

Lovely father he has! What's the point in him saying what he did whether it's true or not? He obviously wants to spoil his son's chances, so can't be worth much as a father or a human being!

Gracie Mae, manchester, England

The programme thrives on the sob stories, they cant wait to play the sad music as the contestants tell all about their miserable lives. In fact its quite hard to get through if you are happy in life. He is just playing the game, but unfortunately for him, he got found out.

Richard, London, UK

hmmm tuning problem. am not keen Austin Drage is better singer and possesed the X Factor

Stephen Lowings, loughton, UK

To be honest i don't think that alan is lying no matter what the media say, i know what parents can be like and i have been in similar shoes as alan has, but in all respect alan is a good singer no matter what his back ground. behind alan all the way hes our x factor winner!!!

sebastian murray, milton keynes, bucks

Simon Cowell wouldnt have put Alan through had he not thought the boy had something. Its just pitiful how the papers spin out filthy gossip. I like this report as it doesnt sound bias. As for the ex-fling, father & mother - its questionable what their intentions are!

Shirlee, London, UK

We constantly ask ourselves if what we read in the media is true? Alan looked and sounded genuine enough and it must have been hard for him to say some of those things. It is not easy to admit lots of things that happened in a troubled childhood, I know that from experience.
Have faith public!

Janice Bramley, Mansfield Woodhouse, England

Leave him alone poor thing, his confidence seems so low anyway he don't need this. He hasnt lied, he was so nervous things didnt come out right, thats not his fault, he didnt mean it... im supporting Alan all the way, i just hope his voice is as good as i believe it to be now, I hope he has more.

Jessica , London, England

Yes, I the media has distorted this story because it is much more horrific and detailed than could be eplained in a 5-minute audition segment. I hope Alan can turn this controversy around and turn it to his benefit, What is sad is that he wants to prove his worth to parents who are unable to love.

steve, New York, USA

I can empathise with Alan, I had similar upbringing. He should focus on who he is and he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone. We know he can do it, he needs to believe that he can do it. Whatever he does, its obvious it won't be good enough so he must do it for himself not others!!!!

Erin, Northampton, Northants

I'm so glad that Alan has been able to put forward his side of the story. He's such a lovely guy and deserves this opportunity. It's such a shame that all this has happened in the last few days, all of a sudden his life is sprawled across the papers. He's a great person to be around. Alan to win!!

Fran, Rotherham, UK

i agree it has nothing to do with his singing also he is hot i want him to win good alan xx

katie geraghty, gillingham, kent

Jacqueline Love, you have hit the nail on the head. It's good to see people supporting Alan. I know Al and he is one of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to meet. He is genuine and all round nice guy. Al will show people exactly what talent he has the further he goes in the comp. Al to win

Adele Bossons, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

This has nothing at all to do with the way Alan sings. The guy has a fantastic voice, looks and a great character. The judges made the right decision about him, through his talents not his story about his upbriging. For gods sake leave the guy alone.

jacqueline love, falkirk, scotland