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'''John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes''' and '''Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes''' (born 16 October 1991)<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1229328/Jedward-X-Factor-Everything-knew-wanted-know-twins.html| title=The terrible twins: Everything you never knew you wanted to know about Jedward | work=[[Daily Mail]]| publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]]| author=Boshoff, Alison; Bright, Spencer| date=20 November 2009| accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref> are an Irish, [[singing]] [[duet|duo]], performing under the name '''Jedward'''. Known for their distinctive [[blond]]e [[quiff]]s and playful performances, the identical twins have risen to fame since appearing as '''John & Edward''' on [[The X Factor (UK series 6)|the sixth series]] of ''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]'' in 2009, in a phenomenon described as the "Jedward paradox". They came 6th in the show losing to Olly Murs on the 7th week after ending up in the "bottom two".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/nov/05/jedward-paradox-what-it-means|title=The Jedward paradox and what it means|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|date=5 November 2009|first=Mark|last=Lawson | location=London}}</ref>
'''John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes''' and '''Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes''' (born 16 October 1991)<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1229328/Jedward-X-Factor-Everything-knew-wanted-know-twins.html| title=The terrible twins: Everything you never knew you wanted to know about Jedward | work=[[Daily Mail]]| publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]]| author=Boshoff, Alison; Bright, Spencer| date=20 November 2009| accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref> are faggots...nuff said

Jedward's debut single, "[[Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)]]" featuring [[Vanilla Ice]], was released on 1 February 2010. They performed the song as a duet with Vanilla Ice at the [[National Television Awards]] ceremony on 20 January.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2010/0121/jedward.html|title=Vanilla Ice 'had not heard of Jedward'|publisher=RTÉ|date=21 January 2010}}</ref> Released on [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]], it reached number two in the [[UK Singles Chart]] and number one in the [[Irish Singles Charts|Irish singles charts]].<ref>[http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/John-And-Edward-Number-Two-In-UK-Download-Charts-After-Teaming-Up-With-Vanilla-Ice/Article/201002115541336?lpos=Showbiz_News_Second_Media_Article_Teaser_Region_3&lid=ARTICLE_15541336_John_And_Edward_Number_Two_In_UK_Download_Charts_After_Teaming_Up_With_Vanilla_Ice Jedward Exert Pressure To Reach Number One]</ref><ref>[http://www.hotpress.com/Jedward/news/Jedward-number-one-in-Ireland/6190264.html Jedward number one in Ireland]</ref> However, on 16 March, Jedward were dropped by Sony, having only had a one-single deal, and subsequently signed to [[Universal Music|Universal Records]] on a three-album deal the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Jedward-Dumped-John-And-Edward-Are-Dropped-By-Record-Label-Sony/Article/201003315574724?f=rss|title=Dumped: Jedward Hunt For A New Record Dealpublisher=Sky News|accessdate=16 March 2010}}</ref> They embarked on their first national headline tour, the [[Jedward Tour 2010]], from 6 April to 1 May. The twins have confirmed that their second single is to be a cover of [[Blink-182]]'s hit "[[All the Small Things]]" and will be released in the UK on the 19th July and 16th July in Ireland, along with their debut album "[[Planet Jedward]]". The album is scheduled to be released in the UK on 26th July.<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/ten/2010/0604/jedward.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9508:interview-chatting-with-jedward-&catid=52:going-out&Itemid=146]</ref> Jedward are managed by ''X Factor'' judge and former mentor [[Louis Walsh]]<ref name="Manager (2009)'">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6719977/X-Factors-Jedward-sign-deal-with-Louis-Walsh.html|title=Manager (2009)|accessdate=-18-2-2010 | work=The Daily Telegraph | location=London | date=4 December 2009}}</ref> and Ashley Tabor.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8394016.stm Louis Walsh signs X Factor duo John and Edward]</ref>

==Early life==

[[Twin]] brothers John and Edward were born in [[Dublin]],<ref name="premature"/> [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] to [[computer technician]] John and [[teacher]] Susannah and were raised in [[Rathangan, County Kildare|Rathangan]] with their brother, law student Kevin. When the twins were ten years old, John and Susannah separated. The sons then moved in with their mother in [[Lucan]], [[Dublin]], while their father continues to live in Rathangan. The boys have maintained a close relationship with both parents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.stv.tv/the-x-factor/news/136370-john-and-edward-hide-family-heartache/|title=John and Edward Hide Family Heartbreak|publisher=[[STV]]|date=11 November 2009}}</ref><ref name="premature">[http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/x-factor/2009/11/11/john-and-edward-grimes-twogether-on-their-journey-from-premature-babies-to-tv-stars-115875-21812479/ X Factor's Jedward: Twogether on their journey from premature babies to TV stars] The Mirror, 11 November 2009</ref>

The twins attended Scoil Bhríde [[National school (Ireland)|National School]] in Rathangan and then [[The King's Hospital|King’s Hospital School]] for four years, but were constantly [[bullying|bullied]] for their hairstyles and love of [[pop music]],<ref>[http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/11/01/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-bullied-at-school-115875-21788231/ John and Edward Bullied at School] The Mirror</ref> until they were moved to the [[Institute of Education (Dublin)|Dublin Institute of Education]]. During their school years, they had competed in school talent shows, and were inspired by [[Britney Spears]], the [[Backstreet Boys]] and [[Justin Timberlake]]. John and Edward are also athletes—as members of Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club (DSD) in Dublin, they have competed in several tournaments in Ireland.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article6897996.ece|title=Profile: John and Edward Grimes|date=1 November 2009|first=John|last=Burns|publisher=[[The Sunday Times]] | location=London}}</ref> In addition, the twins worked briefly as games testers for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Xbox 360]] format holder [[Microsoft]].<ref name="Jedward: We tested Xbox games">{{cite web|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36647/Jedward-We-tested-Xbox-games|title=Jedward: We tested Xbox games. John and Edward are well-known Glasgow Celtic Fc. Fans|publisher=MCV|date=25 November 2009|accessdate=26 November 2009}}</ref> They have crushes on [[Lindsay Lohan]] and [[Miley Cyrus]].<ref>[http://www.rte.ie/ten/2010/0721/jedward.html Jedward reveal their celebrity crushes]. RTÉ. 21 July 2010.</ref>

==''The X Factor'' (2009)==
{{See also|List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 6)}}
In 2009, Jedward (then called John & Edward) appeared as a group at ''The X Factor'' auditions in [[Glasgow]], speaking in what judge [[Simon Cowell]] described as [[American English|American accents]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/x-factors-john-and-edward-terrible-twins-or-the-next-big-thing-1800154.html|title=X Factor's John and Edward: Terrible twins or the next big thing?|date=9 October 2009|publisher=[[The Independent]]|first=Gavin|last=Reilly | location=London}}</ref> [[Cheryl Cole]], another judge, asked them where they saw themselves in fifteen years and John replied, rather cheekily, "Well I see myself being older". When fellow judge [[Louis Walsh]] asked them why they wanted to be pop stars, Edward said "We came to see all the ladies... Cheryl and [[Dannii Minogue|Dannii]]", then John yelled to the amused crowd, "Who wouldn't want girls shouting your name all over the place going John, Edward... or whatever?" Cowell cut their slightly off-key rendition of the [[Backstreet Boys]]' ''[[As Long As You Love Me]]'' off after a single verse, calling them as "not very good, and incredibly annoying" and "two of the most (particularly John) irritating people... we've had out here in a long, long time." Danni Minouge described them as "Absolutely, the cockiest couple of singers I've ever come across... that don't have a record deal yet." Although Cowell voted "no", Minogue, Cole and Walsh decided they had potential and voted "yes".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWwW_DYmxEw|title=The X Factor 2009 – John & Edward- Auditions 1|publisher=''[[The X Factor (UK)|The X Factor]]''|date=21 August 2009}}</ref> John & Edward were at the centre of controversy at the bootcamp stage when they sang over fellow contestants, one of which was eliminated, while they went through to the 'Judges Houses' stage.
John & Edward progressed to the live shows in the series and were mentored by Walsh, but received some negative press on social networking sites such as [[Facebook]], with many believing that he only put them through because both he and the twins are Irish, but also had an equal amount of fans that led to them surviving until week seven of the competition. On 26 October, the twins were [[criticism|criticised]] for performing what was referred to as a "lewd" [[dance]] act at a window of the house where the ''X Factor'' contestants resided. The pair, who were [[nudity|naked]] save for a pair of [[boxer shorts|boxers]], grabbed their [[crotch]]es while performing a [[Michael Jackson]] dance routine; the move was made in response to female fans outside exposing their [[breast]]s at the two brothers. The boys were later defended by a [[spokesman]] for the series, claiming that they were not acting in a sexually provocative manner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a184128/john--edward-accused-of-lewd-acts.html|title=John & Edward accused of lewd acts|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=28 October 2009|first=Alex|last=Fletcher}}</ref><ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2009/oct/31/the-x-factor-john-edward John and Edward in The Guardian]</ref><ref>[http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/758903-x-factor-house-faces-closure-after-teen-boob-flashing X Factor house faces closure after 'teen boob flashing]</ref>

On 8 November, following a rendition of [[Ghostbusters (song)|''Ghostbusters'']],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/irish-x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-steal-the-show-with-ghostbusters-theme-14556244.html|title=Irish X Factor twins John and Edward steal the show with Ghostbusters theme|publisher=[[The Belfast Telegraph]]|date=9 November 2009|first=Kim|last=Kelly}}</ref>
John & Edward found themselves in the bottom two alongside fellow contestant Lucie Jones – both were in the position for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/2720299/John-and-Edward-Grimes-were-dramatically-saved-in-last-nights-X-Factor.html|title=‘Ward a load of cobblers|work=[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]]|date=9 November 2009|first=Will|last=Davies}}</ref> Cowell, who had the casting vote that night, decided to take the decision to deadlock. This resulted in Jones being sent home, despite rave reviews of her performance from the judges the previous night. Jones later said that the twins were "racked with guilt" over Cowell's decision, and have since apologised to her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-racked-with-guilt-over-lucie-jones-outcome-14556808.html|title=X Factor twins John and Edward 'racked with guilt' over Lucie Jones outcome|publisher=[[The Belfast Telegraph]]|date=9 November 2009}}</ref>

During [[Queen (band)|Queen]] week, while John & Edward sang a [[Mashup (music)|mashup]] of Queen's ''[[Under Pressure]]'' and [[Vanilla Ice]]'s ''[[Ice Ice Baby]]'', [[Calvin Harris]] ran onto the stage with a [[pineapple]] on his [[head]] (poking fun at their quiffs, which have been said to resemble the tropical fruit<ref name="Whatever about the singing, Jedward have struck a chord with the public">{{cite news|title=Whatever about the singing, Jedward have struck a chord with the public|last=O'Loughlin|first=Aisling|date=November 23, 2009|publisher=''[[Evening Herald]]''|accessdate=29 March 2010}}</ref>), before being wrestled out of the building by [[security guard|security men]] in an episode which was later hailed as "the most exciting ''X Factor'' ever".<ref name="Daily Mail"/><ref name="CalvinSorry"/><ref name="ShockForTwins"/><ref name="UnderPressure"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/blog/article/347846/|title=X Factor's Jedward at centre of new fix row|publisher=[[Yahoo]]|date=17 November 2009}}</ref> Shortly after the incident, John & Edward were accused of having their singing drowned out by backing vocals, in a bid to hide their lack of singing talent. Producers of the show have insisted that the twins were not given extra help.<ref name="UnderPressure"/>

On 22 November, John & Edward were eliminated from competition, after losing out in the judges' vote to Over-25s contestant [[Olly Murs]] when both acts were in the bottom two.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8373518.stm|title=Jedward bow out of X Factor show|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=23 November 2009|date=23 November 2009}}</ref> When the voting figures were revealed after the end of the show, it was revealed that they received more public votes than Murs. It was also shown that they were never in the top three of any public vote, contrary to newspaper reports that they gained the most votes in week three.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a191238/x-factor-releases-weekly-vote-results.html|title= 'X Factor' releases weekly vote results|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=13 December 2009}}</ref>

===Performances on ''The X Factor''===
Below is a list of their performances:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="text-align:left"|Week
! style="text-align:left"|Song choice
! style="text-align:left"|Original artist
! style="text-align:left"|Theme (if any)
! style="text-align:left"|Result
|-
| Auditions
| [[As Long as You Love Me]]
| [[Backstreet Boys]]
| N/A
| Through
|-
| Bootcamp
| [[Apologize (song)|Apologize]]
| [[Timbaland]]
| N/A
| Through
|-
| Judge's Houses
| [[I Want It That Way]]
| [[Backstreet Boys]]
| N/A
| Through
|-
| Week 1
| [[Rock DJ (song)|Rock DJ]]
| [[Robbie Williams]]
| Musical heroes
| Safe
|-
| Week 2
| [[Oops!... I Did It Again (song)|Oops!... I Did It Again]]
| [[Britney Spears]]
| [[Diva]]s
| Safe
|-
| Week 3
| [[She Bangs]]
| [[Ricky Martin]]
| [[Big band]]
| Safe
|-
| Week 4
| [[We Will Rock You#Five + Queen version|We Will Rock You (Five version)]]
| [[Five (band)|Five]] and [[Queen (band)|Queen]]
| [[Rock music|Rock songs]]
| Safe
|-
| Week 5
| [[Ghostbusters (song)|Ghostbusters]]
| [[Ray Parker, Jr.]]
| Film songs
| Bottom Two
|-
| Bottom two
| [[Rock DJ]]
| [[Robbie Williams]]
| N/A
| Safe
|-
| Week 6
| [[Under Pressure]]/[[Ice Ice Baby]]
| [[David Bowie]] and [[Queen (band)|Queen]]/[[Vanilla Ice]]
| Songs by [[Queen (band)|Queen]]
| Safe
|-
| Week 7
| [[I'm Your Man (Wham! song)|I'm Your Man]]/[[Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)|Wham Rap!]]
| [[Wham!]]
| Songs by [[Wham!]] and [[George Michael]]
| Bottom two
|-
| Bottom two
| [[No Matter What (song)|No Matter What]]
| [[Boyzone]]
| N/A
| Eliminated
|}

==Reactions==
Jedward have been subjects of commentary, both pro and con, on [[Social network service|social networking]] websites and in the media.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2009/oct/19/x-factor-john-and-edward|title=I'm backing John and Edward to win The X Factor|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|date=19 October 2009|first=Stuart|last=Heritage | location=London}}</ref> Many celebrities have also commented on the Jedward phenomenon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1220765/x-factor-john-edward-celebrate-18th-birthday--twins-survive-week.html|title=John and Edward Celebrate Birthday|publisher=[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]|date=16 October 2009|first=Lizzie|last=Smith}}</ref> Their fans include [[Calvin Harris]],<ref name="Daily Mail">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1227898/Fruity-Calvin-Harris-thrown-X-Factor-storming-stage-Jedward-performance.html|title=Fruity Calvin Harris thrown off X Factor after storming stage during Jedward performance|publisher=[[Daily Mail]]|date=15 November 2009}}</ref><ref name="CalvinSorry">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/calvin-sorry-for-jedward-stunt-1943856.html|title=Calvin sorry for Jedward stunt|publisher=[[Irish Independent]]|date=14 November 2009}}</ref><ref name="ShockForTwins">{{cite web|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/X-Factor-Calvin-Harris-Storms-Performance-By-John-And-Edward-Grimes-Aka-Jedward-On-ITV/Article/200911315453805|title=Shock For Twins As X Factor Stage Stormed|publisher=[[Sky News]]|date=15 November 2009|first=Damien|last=Pearse}}</ref><ref name="UnderPressure">{{cite web|url=http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/entertainment/Jedward-under-pressure-as-Scots.5825580.jp|title=Jedward under pressure as Scots pop star butts in|publisher=[[Scotland on Sunday]]|date=15 November 2009| location =Scotland}}</ref> [[Andy Murray]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6559308/Tennis-ace-Andy-Murray-backs-X-Factor-twins-Jedward.html|publisher=[[Telegraph]]|accessdate=23 November 2009|title=Tennis ace Andy Murray backs X Factor twins Jedward | location=London | date=13 November 2009}}</ref> [[Peaches Geldof]],<ref>[http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/tv-news/428089/peaches-geldof-john-and-edward-are-really-fit/1/ John and Edward Are Really Fit] Now Magazine</ref> [[Pixie Lott]], [[Westlife]]<ref name="Westlife (2009)'">{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/x-factor/2009/11/18/jedward-shocked-as-westlife-ask-for-their-autographs-115875-21830444|title=Westlife (2009)|accessdate=-18-2-2010}}</ref> and [[Robbie Williams]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6532703/X-Factor-Robbie-Williams-declares-his-love-for-Jedward-but-tips-Olly-Murs-to-win.html|title=X Factor: Robbie Williams declares his love for Jedward but tips Olly Murs to win|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=10 November 2009|first=Anita|last=Singh | location=London}}</ref> Politicians in the UK and Ireland have commented, and Prime minister [[David Cameron]] opted to buy their t-shirt and has said they were his favourite in the competition.<ref name=a185461/><ref name=rte2009/1105>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1105/xfactor2.html|title=Jedward fans target Cowell offices|publisher=[[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]]|date=5 November 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6916773.ece|title=My Week: Jedward|publisher=[[The Times]]|date=14 November 2009|first=Hugo|last=Rifkind | location=London}}</ref> The two leading British political parties, [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] and the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservatives]], each released campaign posters parodying the twins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.labour.org.uk/jedward-david-cameron-george-osborne|title=Jedward = David Cameron & George Osbourne|publisher=The Labour Party}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6632328/X-Factor-Conservatives-make-Jedward-jibe-at-Labour.html|title=Labour and Conservatives jump on X Factor bandwagon | work=The Daily Telegraph | location=London | date=23 November 2009 | accessdate=6 May 2010}}</ref>
[[Taoiseach]] [[Brian Cowen]] also backed the singers,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1110/xfactor1.html|title=Taoiseach gives backing to Jedward|publisher=[[Raidió Teilifís Éireann]]|date=10 November 2009}}</ref> while [[Leona Lewis]] worried about them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/superstar-leona-on-simon-jedward-that-shock-attack-and-playing-belfast-14562481.html|title=Superstar Leona on Simon, Jedward, that shock attack and playing Belfast|publisher=[[The Belfast Telegraph]]|date=13 November 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://itn.co.uk/9ba4827b14942e20bd2e662726a6a03e.html|title=Robbie: 'I worry about Jedward'|publisher=[[ITN]]|date=12 November 2009}}</ref> [[Queen (band)|Queen]] [[drum kit|drummer]] [[Roger Meddows-Taylor|Roger Taylor]] opined that Jedward are "not great singers", but that "eight-year-olds love them... there's nothing wrong with that."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/breakfast/8346221.stm|publisher=BBC|title='Queen: Absolute Greatest'|date=6 November 2009}}</ref>
[[Duran Duran]] lead singer [[Simon Le Bon]] also named himself as a fan.
Mentor Walsh told the ''[[News of the World]]'': "I don't know how people can hate two nice young kids from Ireland. They've been edited really badly and come across as the people everyone loves to hate.... but they're just raw, naïve and innocent and they have the potential to be really good." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/showbiz/xfactor/542272/twins.html|title=Stop Twins Hate Campaign|date=11 October 2009|publisher=[[News of the World]]}}</ref> In the third week of the competition, when the studio audience [[heckler|heckled]] the twins, Walsh confronted them by saying: "Boo all you bloody want. I don't like bullying."<ref name="jedwardthesun">{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/2698887/X-Factors-Lucie-Jones-hit-in-face-by-flying-prop.html|title=The Sun Showbiz, TV, X Factor|work=[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]]|date=26 October 2009|accessdate=9 November 2009}}</ref> Cowell threatened to leave the country if the twins won the contest, but believed they could go on to have a successful music career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224060/Im-praying-Jedward-wont-win-X-Factor-says-Simon-Cowell.html|title='I'm praying Jedward won't win the X Factor,' says Simon Cowell|first=Jo|last=Clements|date=October 30, 2009|publisher=[[Daily Mail]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224060/Im-praying-Jedward-wont-win-X-Factor-says-Simon-Cowell.html|title='I'm praying Jedward won't win the X Factor,' says Simon Cowell|first=Jo|last=Clements|date=30 October 2009|publisher=[[Daily Mail]]}}</ref> Former British Prime Minister [[Gordon Brown]] came under fire for describing John & Edward as "not very good", but later apologised.<ref name=a185461>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a185461/gordon-brown-bemoans-john--edward.html|title=Gordon Brown bemoans John & Edward|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Oli|last=Simpson|date=5 November 2009}}</ref><ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2009/nov/19/jedward-gordon-brown-x-factor Jedward Gordon Brown X Factor The Guardian]</ref> leading Walsh to state, "Gordon Brown and Simon Cowell both have something in common. Neither of them know what the public want." Prime Minister [[David Cameron]] admitted he enjoyed watching the X Factor and that John & Edward were his favourites.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6498923/X-Factor-twins-Jedward-win-David-Camerons-vote.html | title=X Factor twins Jedward win David Cameron's vote
|date=5 November 2009|publisher=Daily Telegraph | location=London | first=Andy | last=Bloxham | accessdate=6 May 2010}}</ref> ''[[The Irish Independent]]'' called the pair "tone-deaf twins" while noting that the two were voted more popular than [[The Beatles]] in a teenage poll.<ref name="OK, we lost the football, but . . We still have Jedward!">{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/ok-we-lost-the-football-but----we-still-have-jedward-1950093.html|title=OK, we lost the football, but . . We still have Jedward!|date=(November 21, 2009)|publisher=''[[The Irish Independent]]''|accessdate=29 March 2010}}</ref>

== Post ''X Factor'' ==
After their departure, John & Edward were signed to ''Modest! Management'' <ref>[http://www.modestmanagement.com/page.php?page=The%20Xfactor%202009 Modest! Management]</ref> and claim that they intend to "do different things in future...you never know what's going to happen. It's about keeping doors open". Singers [[Shakira]] and [[Lady Gaga]], who had both performed on the series, expressed their desire to collaborate with them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/11/06/shak-ing-up-with-twins-115875-21801199/|title=Shakira up for Jedward collaboration|publisher=[[Daily Mirror]]|date=6 November 2009|coauthor=Clemmie Moodie and Danielle Lawler}}</ref><ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/lady-gaga-wants-to-work-with-jedward_1130407 Lady Gaga Wants to work with Jedward]</ref> They appeared on ''[[The Late Late Toy Show]]'' on 27 November 2009 where John [[profanity|swore]] live on air.<ref>[http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/toy-boys-sh-shocker-1957293.html Toy Boys Sh** Shocker] Herald.ie</ref> The twins performed on The X Factor Live Tour from February until April 2010. Due to the overwhelming demand to see John & Edward, more dates were added,<ref>[http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/140534-john-and-edward-boost-x-factor-tour-ticket-sales/ John and Edward boost X Factor tour ticket sales] STV, 28 November 2009</ref> and they are also doing a date at the Middlesbrough Empire as their first headlining concert.{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}} They were then signed to Louis Walsh's management label. Walsh came to an "amicable agreement" with Modest! (who represent all 12 finalists until the show ends), which has allowed him to take the twins on.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8394016.stm Louis Walsh signs X Factor duo John and Edward] BBC News, 3 December 2009</ref>

On 5 December 2009, quoting the newspaper ''The Daily Mail'', the website [[Digital Spy]] carried an article claiming that John and Edward were hauled off stage after being targeted with bottles during a nightclub performance. The ''X Factor'' finalists were halfway through a four-song show at Barnsley's Escapade nightclub when security stepped in and guided them away. They were expected to follow their performance with a meet-and-greet in the VIP area, according to the ''Daily Mail''. The twins said that they were "disappointed" that the show was cut short, adding: "We didn't even get to sing ''Ghostbusters''."<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a190024/jedward-flee-stage-after-bottle-attack.html Jedward flee stage after bottle attack – Digital Spy]</ref>. The duo canceled two further nightclub appearances following this incident.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1233450/Now-Jedward-cancel-40-000-club-dates-bottle-pelting-incident.html Now Jedward cancel £40,000 club dates after bottle-pelting incident] Daily Mail</ref>

They signed a £90,000 one-album contract with [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] and to have their own [[ITV2]] documentary.<ref name=Del2010>[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/115253/Jedward-promise-to-deliver-in-2010/ JEDWARD PROMISE TO DELIVER IN 2010] Daily Star, 3 January 2010</ref>
On 20 January 2010, they performed at the [[National Television Awards]]. They sang a [[Mashup (music)|mashup]] of ''[[Under Pressure]]'' and ''[[Ice Ice Baby]]'' with [[rapping|rapper]] [[Vanilla Ice]], who performed in the second half of the song. This, their debut single, was released on 31 January and the CD was released on 15 February.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}

On 16 March, it was reported that Jedward had been dropped by Sony,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/817612-jedward-axed-by-record-label-sony-after-vanilla-ice-single|title=Jedward axed by record label Sony after Vanilla Ice single |date=16 March 2010|work=[[Metro (Associated Metro Limited)|Metro]]|publisher=[[Associated Newspapers]]|accessdate=16 March 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/2893807/Jedward-released-by-music-label-after-first-song.html Jedward Released By Record Label]</ref> but the following day, [[Universal Music|Universal Records]] signed the act to a three-album deal, with Louis Walsh remaining as the duo's manager.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8573139.stm | work=BBC News | title=Jedward announce new record deal | date=17 March 2010 | accessdate=6 May 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/multimillion-record-coup-for-jedward--just-24-hours-after-losing-sony-deal-2101675.html]</ref> Their debut album will be released on July 16, 2010. They completed a sold-out 27-date nationwide tour of Ireland which ran from 6 April to 1 May. The twins are currently promoting [[Abrakebabra]] in Ireland <ref>[http://www.3am.co.uk/jedward-star-in-advert-for-irish-fast-food-chain-abrakebabra---video/22118/ Jedward in Abrakebabra advert]</ref>, and have been signed to relaunch the [[Shake 'n' Vac]] brand for Glade <ref>[http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/133798/Jedward-Shake-n-Vac-telly-ad/ JEDWARD: SHAKE N' VAC TELLY AD]</ref> <ref>[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23830290-jedward-revive-classic-shake-n-vac-advert.do Jedward revive classic Shake n’ Vac advert]</ref>

On 26 April, it was reported in the ''Irish Sunday Mirror'' that Walsh had signed a €5 million deal to launch the twins in [[Japan]], the largest ever sum for an act who had yet to release an album.<ref>http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3797/jedjapan.jpg</ref>

Jedward are planning to launch their second tour of Ireland in August 2010 and a tour of the UK in August-September 2010, although the dates are yet to be confirmed.

Jedward appeared at [[T4 on the Beach]] and performed a medley of "Ghostbusters/Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)/All The Small Things", where, whilst performing a roundoff during "Ghostbusters", Edward fell and severely injured his leg. This was later worsened when, whilst doing their iconic hip gesture in "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)", Edward fell again.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1291926/T4-On-The-Beach-Jedwards-Edward-Grimes-rushed-hospital-falling-Ghostbusters-routine.html?ito=feeds-newsxml</ref> He continued the performance either limping or kneeling down. After the performance, Grimes was taken to Weston General Hospital. Jedward's spokeswoman said at the time of the incident: "We think he's broken his leg and at the very least has badly twisted the ligament in his knee."<ref>http://www.westonsupermarepeople.co.uk/groups/t4onthebeachparty/Jedward-Treated-Weston-General-Hospital-suspected/story-5472817-detail/story.html</ref> On 5th July, it was revealed that Edward had torn ligaments in his knee and requires surgery on it. However, Grimes stated that he will make it to the Irish Tour in August even if he "has to bring crutches on stage".

==Awards==
Towards the end of 2009, John & Edward were nominated for "Funniest Double Act" at the ''Loaded Laftas Awards'', competing with ''[[6 Music]]'' presenters Adam and Joe, and comedy duos [[Alexander Armstrong (comedian)|Alexander Armstrong]] and [[Ben Miller]], [[Vic Reeves]] and [[Bob Mortimer]].<ref>[http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/cgi-bin/mt421/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=41&IncludeBlogs=41&tag=bill%20bailey&limit=20 ''Coventry Telegraph'': Jedward up for comedy award... and that's no joke ]</ref> The ceremony was held on 27 January 2010, but Jedward lost out to Reeves and Mortimer.<ref>[http://www.tvscoop.tv/2010/01/loaded_laftas_-.html Lafta winners]</ref>

== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Title
!colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! rowspan=2| [[Music recording sales certifications|Certifications]]<br /><small>[[List of music recording sales certifications|(sales thresholds)]]</small>
|-
!style="width:6em;"|<small>[[UK Albums Chart|UK]]
!style="width:6em;"|<small>[[Irish Albums Chart|IRE]]
!style="width:6em;"|<small>[[European Top 100 Albums|EU]]
|-
|2010
| '''''[[Planet Jedward]]''''' <small>
*Debut studio album
*Released: 16 July 2010
*Label: [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]]
| style="text-align:center;"|TBA
| style="text-align:center;"|1
| style="text-align:center;"|TBA
| align=left| TBA
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable" style=text-align:center;
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Title
!colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
!rowspan="2"| Album
|- style=font-size:smaller
!width=35| [[Irish Singles Chart|IRE]]
!width=35| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
!width=35| [[Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|EU]]
|-
|rowspan=2 | 2010
|align="left"|"[[Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)]]"
|align="center"| 1
|align="center"| 2
|align="center"| 9
| rowspan="2"| ''[[Planet Jedward]]''
|-
|align="left"|"[[All the Small Things]]"
|align="center"| 21
|align="center"| 80
|align="center"| &ndash;
|-
|colspan="14" align="center" bgcolor="#f2f2f2"| <small>'''As featured artist'''</small>
|-
|rowspan=1 | 2009
|align="left"|"[[You_Are_Not_Alone#The_X_Factor_UK_2009_finalists_version|You Are Not Alone]]"<br>(with [[List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 6)|''The X Factor'' finalists]])<ref>[http://acharts.us/song/51970 X-Factor Finalists 2009 – You Are Not Alone] Music Charts</ref>
|align="center"| 1
|align="center"| 1
|align="center"| 10
| rowspan="1"| Charity Single
|}

==See also==
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*[[List of The X Factor finalists (UK series 6)]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.planetjedward.net/ Planet Jedward website]
*[http://www.youtube.com/planetjedward Planet Jedward YouTube]
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John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes (born 16 October 1991)[1] are faggots...nuff said

  1. ^ Boshoff, Alison; Bright, Spencer (20 November 2009). "The terrible twins: Everything you never knew you wanted to know about Jedward". Daily Mail. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 15 December 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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