U.K.’s ‘X Factor’ Celebrates Mediocrity

November 4th, 2009 // 2 Comments

The U.K. is resting on its musical laurels as of late.  From the country that brought you The Beatles, Sting, Annie Lenox and Eric Clapton comes… Crap X Factor.  The stars of this season’s “talent search” are seventeen-year old twins, John and Edward Grimes. Nicknamed “Jedward” (so clever), the boys are making a name for themselves nationally. The Telegraph reports that 15.8 million viewers tuned in to watch Sunday’s episode, a record-breaker for the series.  They surpassed two decent singers, who had to duke it out for a chance to make it to the next round.  I’d be LIVID if it were me sent home that night. 

Jedward doesn’t have much going on in the song department, but they love the camera. Why did they Johnny-Bravo their hair?

“The pair’s father, also called John, revealed that the twins endured bullying in their hometown of Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, over their wacky hairstyles, cocky personalities and outlandish dress sense.”

Not up-to-speed on Jedward?  Watch this video from an early X-Factor performance, then join me in an attempt to make sense of it all.


Gallery Info: A compilation of photos of John and Edward Grimes


By Kelly Lynch
Edward Grimes and John Grimes The X Factor contestants outside their ...
Factor contestants John and Edward Grimes
Factor finalists John and Edward Grimes have become a global hit on ...
Edward Grimes outside the X-Factor studios | Jedward Picture ...
X-rated: Jedward strip in Jexy and I Know It video
If you can bring yourself to watch it, you will see John and Edward Grimes dance in their own, unique ‘Jexy’ manner to LMFAO’s hit Sexy and I Know It. They have named the video Jexy and I know It – see what they did there? (Grooooan). The video has ...
Jedward announce 2012 Eurovision entry 'What's Your Number?'
John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes (born ... the twins first appeared as John & Edward on the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, generating a phenomenon described as "the Jedward paradox".

Comments (2)

  1. velcrodots | November 5, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    In the shows fairness, the first winner was none other than Leona Lewis, and she’s got an incredible voice.

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