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Jedward

John and Edward Grimes (born 16 October 1991), collectively known as Jedward, are Irish media personalities, entertainers, performers, and singers. They are identical twins who first appeared as John & Edward in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, generating a phenomenon of ironic popularity described as "the Jedward paradox". They were the seventh act eliminated and were managed by Louis Walsh, who was their mentor during The X Factor finishing in sixth place. Jedward released four studio albums: Planet Jedward (2010), Victory (2011), Young Love (2012), and Voice of a Rebel (2019). Their first two albums went double platinum in Ireland. They have released several singles, including "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)", "Bad Behaviour", "Lipstick", with which they represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, and "Waterline", with which they represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. Jedward's television work includes starring in the documentary series Jedward: Let Loose (2010), presenting the children's series OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory (2011–2013) and Jedward's Big Adventure (2012–2014), and participating in the reality series Celebrity Big Brother 8 (2011), Celebrity Big Brother 19 (2017), in which they finished as runners-up, and Celebrity Coach Trip 4 (2019). Jedwards's combined net worth was estimated at €6m in September 2013, and they have been ranked as the fifth most financially successful former X Factor UK contestants.

Infobox

Also known as
John & Edward
Born
(1991-10-16) 16 October 1991 (age 34)Dublin, Ireland
Genres
Pop
Years active
2009–present
Labels
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Members
John Grimes Edward Grimes
Website
planetjedward.com

Tables

Films · Filmography
2012
Role(s)
Themselves
2015
Role(s)
Themselves
2016
Role(s)
Astro Techs
2017
Role(s)
Mick and Cameron
Year
Title
Role
2012
Keith Lemon: The Film
Themselves
2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Themselves
2016
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens
Astro Techs
2017
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
Mick and Cameron
Television · Filmography
2009
Role(s)
Themselves / Contestant
Notes
Series 6
2010
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Television documentary
Role(s)
Panelists
OMG It's Jedward
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Television documentary
2011
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Episode: "Seanie and Edwina"
Role(s)
Themselves / Contestant
Notes
Series 8
Role(s)
Themselves / Backing Singers
Notes
Series 5
Role(s)
Panelists
Notes
2 episodes
2011–12
Role(s)
Eurovision Song Contest
Notes
Themselves / Contestant
2011–13
Role(s)
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory
Notes
Themselves
2012
Jedward's Weird Wild World
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Television documentary
2012–2014
Role(s)
Jedward's Big Adventure
Notes
Hosts
2013
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Episode: "Bogmoor Rocks"
2015
Role(s)
Themselves / Contestant
2016
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Series 4
2017
Role(s)
Themselves / Contestant
Notes
Series 19Runners-up
Single AF
Role(s)
Themselves / Contestant
Jedward's Xmas House Party
Role(s)
Hosts
2018
Celebrity 100% Hotter
Role(s)
Themselves
2021
Role(s)
Themselves / Judges
2025
Silence Is Golden
Role(s)
Themselves
Notes
Series 1, Episode 3
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
The X Factor
Themselves / Contestant
Series 6
2010
Jedward: Let Loose
Themselves
Television documentary
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Panelists
OMG It's Jedward
Themselves
Television documentary
2011
Anonymous
Themselves
Episode: "Seanie and Edwina"
Celebrity Big Brother
Themselves / Contestant
Series 8
Britain's Got Talent
Themselves / Backing Singers
Series 5
2011
8 Out of 10 Cats
Panelists
2 episodes
2011–12
Eurovision Song Contest
Themselves / Contestant
56th and 57th edition
2011–13
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory
Themselves
Reality television
2012
Jedward's Weird Wild World
Themselves
Television documentary
2012–2014
Jedward's Big Adventure
Hosts
2013
Dani's Castle
Themselves
Episode: "Bogmoor Rocks"
2015
Get Your Act Together
Themselves / Contestant
2016
Livin' with Lucy
Themselves
Series 4
2017
Celebrity Big Brother
Themselves / Contestant
Series 19Runners-up
Single AF
Themselves / Contestant
Jedward's Xmas House Party
Hosts
2018
Celebrity 100% Hotter
Themselves
2021
The Big Deal
Themselves / Judges
2025
Silence Is Golden
Themselves
Series 1, Episode 3
· Awards and nominations
2009
Loaded Laftas Awards
Role(s)
Funniest Double Act
Notes
Jedward
2010
Role(s)
Best Promotion
Notes
Won
2011
Loaded Laftas Awards
Role(s)
Funniest TV Personality
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best song
Notes
"Lipstick"
2012
Role(s)
Best Children's/Youth Programme
Notes
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory
Bord Gais Energy Social Media Awards
Role(s)
Best Online Program
Notes
Won
2013
Role(s)
Best Children's/Youth Programme
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2009
Loaded Laftas Awards
Funniest Double Act
Jedward
Nominated
2010
Sony Radio Academy Awards
Best Promotion
Won
2011
Loaded Laftas Awards
Funniest TV Personality
Nominated
Marcel Bezençon Award
Best song
"Lipstick"
Won
2012
IFTA Awards
Best Children's/Youth Programme
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory
Nominated
Bord Gais Energy Social Media Awards
Best Online Program
Won
2013
IFTA Awards
Best Children's/Youth Programme
Nominated
· External links
Preceded byNiamh Kavanaghwith "It's for You"
Preceded byNiamh Kavanaghwith "It's for You"
Awards and achievements
Preceded byNiamh Kavanaghwith "It's for You"
Awards and achievements
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, 2012
Awards and achievements
Succeeded byRyan Dolanwith "Only Love Survives"
Awards and achievements
Preceded byNiamh Kavanaghwith "It's for You"
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, 2012
Succeeded byRyan Dolanwith "Only Love Survives"

References

  1. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2009/nov/05/jedward-paradox-what-it-means
  2. The Daily Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6719977/X-Factors-Jedward-sign-deal-with-Louis-Walsh.html
  3. "Louis Walsh signs X Factor duo John and Edward"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8394016.stm
  4. "2010 Certification Awards"
    http://www.irishcharts.ie/awards/multi_platinum10.htm
  5. "2011 Certification Awards"
    http://www.irishcharts.ie/awards/multi_platinum11.htm
  6. "Jedward finish third in Celebrity Big Brother"
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s150/celebrity-big-brother/news/a339457/jedward-finish-third-in-celebrity-big-brother.html
  7. "Jedward climb rich list charts"
    http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/jedward-climb-rich-list-charts-242700.html
  8. The Sunday Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110629132814/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article6897996.ece
  9. "Jedward: We tested Xbox games"
    http://www.mcvuk.com/news/36647/Jedward-We-tested-Xbox-games
  10. The Irish Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/louis-knows-jedward-are-so-bad-they-are-brilliant-1930454.html
  11. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/x-factors-john-and-edward-terrible-twins-or-the-next-big-thing-1800154.html
  12. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/gallery/2009/oct/05/the-x-factor-finalists-2009
  13. "Louis knows Jedward are so bad they are brilliant"
    http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/louis-knows-jedward-are-so-bad-they-are-brilliant-1930454.html
  14. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2009/nov/05/x-factor-john-edward-peaked
  15. Louis Walsh signs X Factor duo John and Edward BBC News, 3 December 2009
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8394016.stm
  16. John and Edward boost X Factor tour ticket sales Archived 8 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine STV, 28 November 2009
    http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/140534-john-and-edward-boost-x-factor-tour-ticket-sales/
  17. The Daily Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/7466024/X-Factor-twins-Jedward-signed-by-Universal.html
  18. Irish Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/hairraising-duo-make-the-cut-as-tour-kicks-off-2127595.html
  19. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jul/22/jedward-planet-jedward-cd-review
  20. "Jedward: Planet Jedward Review – Reviews – Music – Virgin Media"
    http://www.virginmedia.com/music/reviews/jedward-planet-jedward.php
  21. "OMG! It's Jedward!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111220010918/http://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/jedward.html
  22. ":: 가온차트와 함께하세요 ::"
    http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/total/list.gaon
  23. Digital Spy
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s103/the-x-factor/news/a311626/jedward-single-for-hyundai-ad-campaign.html
  24. The Irish Times
    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0523/breaking32.html
  25. "Presenting Jedward: The Bad Behaviour Tour"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110207121156/http://planetjedward.net/news.php?id=60
  26. ">> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >>"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111210023537/http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp
  27. "Jedward – Detail – Planet Jedward – (CD) – Universal Music"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110817163936/http://www.universal-music.de/jedward/detail/product/176572/planet-jedward/
  28. "News: Jedward Carnival Tour 2011"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120425083556/http://www.planetjedward.net/news.php?id=66
  29. "Jedward to stir things up in Germany | Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku"
    http://www.eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/jedward-stir-things-germany
  30. "News : Announcement: Victory Tour of Germany in January!!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120425083723/http://www.planetjedward.net/news.php?id=98
  31. "Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Grand Final"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120529205225/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/baku-2012/about/shows/final
  32. RTÉ Ten
    https://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0503/jedward.html
  33. "Jedward Victory Tour Ireland 2012"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120328022516/http://saveeentertainment.com/2011/12/jedward-victory-tour-ireland-2012/
  34. "Jedward Announce 'Young Love' Tour 2012"
    http://www.planetjedward.net/news.php?id=127
  35. "Jedward jet to S'pore on a whim"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20150630183040/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20120718-359889.html
  36. "Olympic Torch Relay Ready to Go! Route, Names and Timings"
    http://www.olympicsport.ie/news/5092-president-of-ireland-to-welcome-the-olympic-flame-to-howth.html
  37. "Jedward carry Olympic torch in Dublin"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-18338230
  38. "Jedward's Weird Wild World"
    http://www.channel5.com/shows/jedwards-weird-wild-world
  39. "OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory"
    https://www.rte.ie/presspack/2012/12/25/omg-jedwards-dream-factory/
  40. "Jedward's Big Adventure in Orkney"
    http://www.visitscotland.com/blog/attractions/jedwards-big-adventure-in-orkney/
  41. "Jedward & The Magic Lamp"
    http://www.olympia.ie/whats-on/jedward-and-the-magic-lamp/
  42. "We're Going To Have So Much Fun On NML!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130328113456/http://www.newmusiclive.ca/were-going-to-have-so-much-fun-on-nml/
  43. "Canada AM"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130116065649/http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/
  44. "Jedward Were Here and It Was Most Definitely Jepic!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130119064240/http://www.newmusiclive.ca/jedward-were-here-and-it-was-most-definitely-jepic/
  45. "Jedward 'not dumped' but label Universal Music let go"
    https://archive.today/20130218054125/http://www.thestar.ie/star/jedward-not-dumped-but-label-universal-music-let-go/
  46. "Jedward Were Luminous on NML!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130325164623/http://www.newmusiclive.ca/jedward-were-luminous-on-nml-today/
  47. "What's Your Number? video out Wednesday"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130428234431/http://www.jedwardgenius.com/apps/blog/show/25787219-what-s-your-number-video-out-wednesday
  48. "Jedward perform 'Young Love'"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130509001818/http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/-/watch/b4daf8d8-f00a-3f12-b17d-a9f9127f0c15/jedward-perform-young-love/
  49. Irish Herald
    https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/from-jedward-to-u2-stars-come-out-to-honour-christy/29364800.html
  50. "Jedward meet Bosco in Fota"
    http://www.fotawildlife.ie/blog/jedward-meet-bosco-in-fota
  51. "Jedward"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130623060512/http://www.5gig.co.uk/Jedward-tourdates
  52. The Sydney Morning Herald
    http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/my-perfect-weekend----20131114-2xhfm.html
  53. YouTube
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=vzRMYJZt12o
  54. Ballymoney Times
    http://www.ballymoneytimes.co.uk/news/local-news/just-when-you-thought-it-was-safe-it-s-jedward-1-5819934
  55. The Irish Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/jedward-to-go-to-eurovision-for-sweden-as-stylists-29099378.html
  56. Digital Spy
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a565275/jedward-announce-new-album-free-spirit-details.html
  57. YouTube
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=QO22g06Ym0I
  58. IRMA
    https://web.archive.org/web/20020528003619/http://www.irma.ie/aucharts.asp
  59. Goss.ie
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141107051213/http://www.goss.ie/2014/11/juggling-jedward-the-irish-singing-twins-are-set-to-take-part-in-new-itv-entertainment-series/
  60. Essentially Pop
    https://essentiallypop.com/epop/2019/11/jedward-announce-cd-release-of-latest-album-voice-of-a-rebel
  61. "Jedward Among Highest Rated Charity Ambassadors In 2011"
    http://laoistatler.ie/2012/03/jedward-among-highest-rated-charity-ambassadors-in-2011/
  62. The Journal
    http://www.thejournal.ie/in-pictures-ispcc-casts-jedward-in-a-new-light-194757-Aug2011/
  63. Showbiz.ie
    http://www.showbiz.ie/news/december10/06-all-the-fun-of-childline-2010.shtml
  64. "The Script, JLS, Little Mix and more for Childline Concert"
    http://entertainment.ie/music/news/The-Script-JLS-Little-Mix-and-more-for-Childline-Concert/143883.htm
  65. "My Dog Ate It"
    http://www.ispca.ie/fundraising/view/my_dog_ate_it
  66. "Jedward plan to fast for Concern"
    http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/local-news/jedward-plan-to-fast-for-concern-1-5699064
  67. RTÉ Ten
    https://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0303/jedward.html
  68. OMG From Yahoo
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120307230227/http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/gossip/the-juice/olly-murs-amy-childs-kirk-jedward-pose-sport-122538326.html
  69. "Jedward at Rock School in Ballymoney"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/northernireland/news.shtml
  70. Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/stars-walk-the-walk-for-sick-kids-2972197.html
  71. Irish Examiner
    http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/kfauqlgbsnql/rss2/
  72. Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/jedward-its-a-kind-of-magic-bono-no-tweet-on-the-horizon-tweets-of-the-week-miriam-ocallaghan-2123841.html
  73. "Jedward help do the business for East Midlands Trains"
    http://mhdmovingpeople.blogspot.co.nz/2011/02/jedward-help-do-business-for-east.html
  74. "Jedward become the face of Rowntree's Randoms"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20101028002305/http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/jedward-become-the-face-of-rowntrees-randoms/
  75. RTÉ Ten
    https://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/1207/jedward.html
  76. Marketing Week
    http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/travel-and-leisure/jedward-holiday-ad-banned-for-misleading-price-claims/3025823.article
  77. "The Blaney Bunch"
    http://www.adworld.ie/features/read/?id=98f25844-7f97-43c6-8dc6-e427b52ef25d
  78. "OMG! Jedward mania as €1m panto tickets snapped up"
    https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/omg-jedward-mania-as-1m-panto-tickets-snapped-up/27996166.html
  79. The Irish Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/pantomime-3337723.html
  80. "Jedward In Beauty & The Beast Tickets"
    http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Jedward-In-Beauty-The-Beast-tickets/artist/1816053
  81. The Daily Telegraph
    https://web.archive.org/web/20091113054052/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
  82. "Taoiseach gives backing to Jedward"
    https://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1110/xfactor1.html
  83. The Belfast Telegraph
    http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/superstar-leona-on-simon-jedward-that-shock-attack-and-playing-belfast-14562481.html
  84. "Robbie: 'I worry about Jedward'"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20091115063102/http://itn.co.uk/9ba4827b14942e20bd2e662726a6a03e.html
  85. sic
    https://web.archive.org/web/20091209031801/http://www.labour.org.uk/jedward-david-cameron-george-osborne
  86. The Daily Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6632328/X-Factor-Conservatives-make-Jedward-jibe-at-Labour.html
  87. Digital Spy
    http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/news/a185461/gordon-brown-bemoans-john--edward.html
  88. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2009/nov/19/jedward-gordon-brown-x-factor
  89. "Jedward fans target Cowell offices"
    https://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1105/xfactor2.html
  90. The Times
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220205222955/https://www.the-tls.co.uk/
  91. The Daily Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6498923/X-Factor-twins-Jedward-win-David-Camerons-vote.html
  92. The Irish Independent
    http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/ok-we-lost-the-football-but----we-still-have-jedward-1950093.html
  93. "You'll laugh your Jed off at Oliver; Nob Nation Star is Back With Internet Sketches"
    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/You%27ll+laugh+your+Jed+off+at+Oliver%3B+NOB+NATION+STAR+IS+BACK+WITH...-a0233367555
  94. The Irish Independent
    https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/jedward-merchandise-case-settled-36285455.html
  95. The Times
    https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/jedward-put-us-up-to-this-say-trial-of-the-centurys-creators-giles-brody-and-bobby-aherne-zrlmkjk8z
  96. Coventry Telegraph: Jedward up for comedy award... and that's no joke Archived 12 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
    http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/cgi-bin/mt421/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=41&IncludeBlogs=41&tag=bill%20bailey&limit=20
  97. "Oops – They Did It Again!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120327162122/http://www.tourismireland.com/Home/about-us/Press-Releases/2010/Oops---They-Did-It-Again%21.aspx
  98. "Loaded Lafta 2012 Nominations announced"
    http://www.comedy.co.uk/news/story/00000671/loaded_laftas_2012/
  99. "Marcel Bezençon Award"
    http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=36363&_t=winners_of_the_marcel_bezencon_awards
  100. "Children's Youth Programme IFTA 2012 Nominees | Irish Film & Television Awards | Irish Film & Television Academy"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120511041143/http://www.ifta.ie/nominees/childrens.html
  101. "Winners of the 2012 Social Media Awards announced"
    http://sociable.co/social-media/winners-of-the-2012-social-media-awards-announced/
  102. "Children's / Youth Programme"
    http://ifta.ie/nominee_2013/childrenyouthtv.html
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