From the Times:

The X-Factor becomes the ‘British Superbowl’ as advertising fees soar

"The unlikely stars of this year’s show are “Jedward” — the Irish twins John and Edward Grimes — who owe their survival to chaotic, high-tempo performances of songs such as Ghostbusters and We Will Rock You, engendering a viewer appeal that has overcome the apparent fact that neither can sing."

^^^ "The X-Factor becomes the ‘British Superbowl’ as advertising fees soar"

The show should face it. Jedward antics ARE the show this season, and because of them the show is getting more $ pounds per punch.

What does it matter whether or not they can sing?  They would just auto-tune the shit out of their vocals in the studio anyway.

^^^ So true Spoon. Look at the Simpson sisters and at least Jedward is more entertaining than them.

I can't understand a damn thing coming out of that babbling idiots mouth.

Other examples of auto-tune addicts would be the two "recording artist" judges that pass judgement on our beloved twins.

Liam Gallagher (Oasis) still has anger management issues. Speaking about Jedward:

"I know all about annoying f****** brothers. But nobody comes close to them. How do you not smack them? What the f*** is happening to British music? And what are those things on their heads?"

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A formerly devoted UK "vote for the best" x-factor blog has embraced the ideal of VFTW:

"Vote For The Worst is the website that became popular when they rallied to keep American Idol’s laughable Sanjaya Malakar in the competition in 2007. They claimed that it was clear American Idol had already chosen who they wanted to win that year and were manipulating the competition to create their desired winner. Sound familiar? Is it possible X Factor are hoping for a Danyl Johnson versus Stacey Solomon final this year?"

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