John and Edward have survived another week in The X Factor, after Rachel Adedeji got the boot from the fourth live show on Sunday night.The tuneless twins from Dublin were reported to be top of the voting the previous week, and although that was later denied - their energetic dance routines and cheesy charm certainly seem to have captured the public's imagination.
But there is also growing unease among fans that they seem to be staying in the contest at the expense of better singers.
And there have been calls from some quarters for them to jump before they are pushed - just like John Sergeant in last year's Strictly Come Dancing.
What do you think? Are the twins making a mockery of what is supposed to be a singing contest? Or are they a much needed breath of fresh air amid the turgidly serious cover versions?
Vote in our poll, and get it off your chest in our comments box below as well!
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Nov 2nd 2009 8:56AM
Rebecca commented:
I love the twins. They cant sing or dance, but they ARE ENTERTAINING!!
They should be presenters after the show :-)
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Nov 2nd 2009 9:00AM
Le Tiss commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 8:59AM
Allen commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 9:10AM
rosemary evans commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 9:14AM
Rebecca commented:
To be honest, I dont really care about any of them this year, that's the only reason I am supporting John and Edward. The whole show is a joke. They at least make me laugh.
The judges didnt actually put through any of the people I would want to win it!
care for them much as presenters either lol, and of course the show is not for finding that kind of thing, all I meant was that's all they'd be really good for if anything.
But I stand by the fact that they're entertaining! As people have pointed out, Rachel would probably have gone next week if it had been the twins this week, there can only be one winner anywya which means all but one of them will be voted off. TRAGEDY!!! lol.
The show is cheap entertainment, a laugh. People shouldnt take it so seriously. Good artists dont need a show like X-factor to make it. Anyone worth it will make it anyway.
Nov 2nd 2009 9:29AM
Rob commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 9:18AM
jane commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 9:20AM
Gary Doherty commented:
Even Chico wasnt this bad.
Nov 2nd 2009 9:33AM
Vicki commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 12:38PM
ninicksoo commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 12:18PM
TSH1971 commented:
It's on ITV which is a commercial station. You do NOT pay your TV license for ITV etc. N E Hoo, COME ON ...Let's get real here, they can't sing in tune, in time or remember where to come in with the correct lyrics. Surely that is enough of a reason for them NOT to be in the show. Having said that, it's votes that count. Grrr rant rave grumble.
Nov 2nd 2009 10:11AM
jan commented:
Nov 3rd 2009 6:36AM
cathy edwards commented:
They cant sing
But they are entertaining and would make great presenters
Vote John and Edward
Nov 2nd 2009 10:26AM
Hawkeye commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 10:48AM
MARK commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 10:51AM
debbie commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 10:44AM
Carole commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 10:47AM
Pepper commented:
People then get their 'entertainment', and more deserving acts are able to go through.
Nov 2nd 2009 11:05AM
Remi commented:
Nov 2nd 2009 11:12AM
Alexis commented:
responsible for this monster that has been created, namely Louis,
Danni and Cheryl. On the first day Simon [as normal] told the truth,
however the three named for spite put them through maybe for a joke,
but now this has backfired big time. I am unsure what the reason is
for keeping them in, but agree with others' that the show is becoming
a BIG joke with great singers going home. Not John and Edwards fault
but hopefully the judges will learn from this idiotic behaviour, or
if not Simon can you get three replacements ?