The rise of Jedward: How identical twins with matching quiffs and outlandish outfits were taken under Louis Walsh's wing to become The X Factor's most memorable pop duo... but their sharp tongues have sparked controversy over the years

Identical Irish twins John and Edward Grimes, 32, were part of an iconic X Factor line-up that saw them finish behind the likes of Stacey Solomon , Olly Murs and 18-year-old winner Joe McElderry.

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