Louis Walsh to manage X-Factor twins Jedward
Louis Walsh will manage X-Factor twins Jedward
Friday, 04, Dec 2009 04:39
By Maria Tonelli.
Irish duo Jedward will be managed by X-Factor judge Louis Walsh, it was announced yesterday.
John and Edward Grimes signed a deal with their mentor to manage their career, who also manages Westlife.
As part of the official contract, all X-Factor finalists are automatically signed to Modest Management until the show ends. However, after an "amicable agreement" with the company, Walsh has been allowed to take them on.
"Despite all the doubters, John and Edward proved themselves on the X-Factor and I've always been convinced that they have a great career ahead of them," he said.
"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."
The twins were voted off the show last month after becoming an overnight sensation.
Their performances included a rendition of the Ghostbusters theme song during movie week and Wham's I'm Your Man.
Modest will continue to manage the other contestants and also represents previous winners Alexandra Burke and Leona Lewis.