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Louis Walsh to manage John and Edward

By Charlotte Gunn on Friday 4 December 2009

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They may have been booted off the show, but it's not the end of the Louis-Jedward partnership.

Despite the boos, Louis Walsh still has every faith in John and Edward Grimes. So much so, that he's fought against X Factor tradition to take the boys under his wing and personally manage their careers.

In the past, all X Factor finalists have been automatically signed to Modest Management, an agency headed up by music industry big-wigs Richard Griffiths and Harry Magee. But Louis was determined to get John and Edward for himself so he negotiated a deal allowing them to move over.

Speaking on the decision, Louis said: 'Despite all the doubters, John and Edward proved themselves on The X Factor and I've always been convinced they have a great career ahead of them.'

But is a career in music really going to work for the twins, who were repeatedly told they 'can't sing' on the show?

On his plans for Jedward, Louis added: 'I'm delighted I'll be able to continue to work with them. We're looking into music as well as TV deals but it is too early to give exact details.'

One thing's for sure, Saturday night TV just isn't the same without them.

Do you think Jedward should focus on a TV career? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Thank goodness.
Excellent news.
I love those boys.
Comment by kira on December 04 10:15

Poetic justice. They are great to watch!
Have not watched xfactor since they left,
Comment by sue on December 04 10:29

Yay for more Jedward! I hope we see something from the boys soon.
Comment by louisa on December 04 11:34

Argh! They just won't go away!
Comment by Emily on December 04 12:44

Great news - love the lads - they are such normal kids of today!
Comment by vivien weston on December 04 13:14

Well what a surprise not....it was pretty obvious that Louis would..now..the thing to do is to approach next winters Celebrity Jungle and put Jedward in with Simon Cowell ..it would be hilarious...say one got kicked out..there u are..left with the second one hahahahha..You up for it Ant and Dec????
They know their strengths and they have done good...clever them.
Comment by anon on December 04 13:49

XFactor is rubbish without them! Go Jedward, can't wait to see them again! :-)
Comment by Kat on December 04 13:54

I'm delighted. Louis was their champion from the start. They're the most exciting thing to happen to TV in a long time. can't wait to see more of them in any form. The X-Factor is very dull without them.
Comment by Niamh on December 04 14:59

FANTASTIC these two guys are great I love them, hey Louie thank you!!!! you have 2 stars
Comment by angela on December 04 22:36

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