They’ve divided the nation, pulled in millions of viewers and had the British public voting in droves.
But on Sunday’s X Factor, the marmite twins John and Edward were sent packing after Dannii Minogue used her judge’s vote to save Olly Murs in the sing-off.
Whether you love ‘em or you hate ‘em, there’s no denying that Jedward have been the star performers of this year’s series.
Here are ten reasons why they may have gone, but will never be forgotten.
1. The First Audition
The shamelessly smug twins sung the Backstreet Boys hit as Long as you Love Me in the Glasgow round of auditions and were so bad they were good! Cheryl asked the cheeky chappies where they see themselves in a few years, to which one of them, (God knows which) replied: “I see myself as older.” Scowl wasn’t impressed by the backchat, but we were!
2. their singing ability (or lack of it)
Let’s face it. They can’t sing. Jedward are out of tune, out of time and can be likened to the sound of nails on a blackboard… but, hey, what they lack in talent they make up for in sheer entertainment value. Jedward rapping to Vanilla Ice’s Ice Ice baby as part of Queen’s under Pressure was hilarious.
3. Rubbish dancing
Their cheesey dance moves and over-choreographed routines are so-bad-they’re-good. Who can forget the twins bursting through a paper wall at the start of Queen’s under Pressure only for one of them trip clumsily onto the stage.
4. The wacky hair-do
Those impressive trademark quiffs have risen alongside their popularity. How much hair gel is involved? How do they create the look? Why do they do it?! just some of the questions we all want to know.
5. Random Quotes
In Queen week, the cocky duo seemed proud of the fact they thought they were going to meet the actual Queen. Upon their exit, John described the experience as, “It has been deadly, so cool. it is the coolest place in the world.” Edward added: “It has been crazy.” Crazy indeed. Jedward’s odd comments are baffling enough, but when they attempt to speak in awful fake American accents you can’t help but cringe.
6. Vile outfits
Offensive neon coloured suits, shiny red PVC suits and spandex silver all-in-ones are just a few of the fashion disasters Jedward have sported in the series.
7. Relentless self-confidence
OK so they can’t hold a note, their dancing is dreadful, they struggle to talk normally and they look like cartoon characters. They’ve been booed to high heaven by the audience, taken a slating in the press and yet the elephant-skinned twins keep bouncing back for more. even when they were booted out last week they promised (or threatened) viewers with “You haven’t seen the last of us.” Yikes!
8. their extravagant performances
Yes, they are over the top, but cartwheels, backflips and incessant jumping makes for entertaining viewing. in fact, when the all singing and all dancing Jedward circus extravaganza takes to the stage, it’s always one hell of a performance. their rendition of Ricky Martin’s she Bangs on live show three was something else… what other act has had giant blow up inflatables of themselves on stage?
9. their chaos
Manically running round the stage like kids who have eaten too many sweets, crowd surfing on their backs during the Ghostbusters performance and having music producer Calvin Harris invade the stage with a pineapple whilst they were mid-song. We’ll miss the boys shaking up the X Factor every week now they’ve gone.
10. Jedward Mania
They’ve sparked frenzy amongst their fans. They’ve gained an army of celebrity supporters from the likes of Robbie Williams and Westlife, and even had Cheryl Cole admitting they are her “guilty pleasure”. But who would have thought they could convert Scowl from a Jedward hater to a Jedward lover, who admitted to the “vile creatures” that “I’m actually going to miss you, I am.”
Have we seen the last of Jedward? what do you think is next for the “terrible twins”? Does Jedward leaving the X Factor mean the singing competition can really start?
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