CX loves the persistent applicant who endured taking it twice! It show your attitude and the love for the game.
I concur, as I got to know from a candidate who failed the Advanced Entry Stage 2 interview in 2010, gave it another shot 13 months later and nailed it. He said he didn't do exceptionally well. But his enthusiasm and passion towards the airline (having waited for a year which is a huge ask) just couldn't stop HR and the management pilot from sending him back home.