Twins John and Edward started their career on the X Factor. Managed by Louis Walsh, they went on to represent Ireland at Eurovision twice but failed to win both times. They also appeared in Celebrity Big Brother.
Dubliners Jedward burst onto the scene in the 2009 X Factor.
With their matching ensembles, towering hair and ability to have a good laugh at themselves, the Irish duo quickly morphed from a novelty act into a force to be reckoned with.