Jedward sign deal with Louis Walsh

Defeated X Factor contestants John and Edward Grimes yesterday signed a deal for mentor Louis Walsh to manage their careers.

Defeated X Factor contestants John and Edward Grimes yesterday signed a deal for mentor Louis Walsh to manage their careers.

Westlife manager Walsh will run the twins’ careers alongside the chief executive of broadcasting company Global Group, Ashley Tabor.

The twins, from Lucan, Co Dublin, are looking into record deals and TV possibilities. Better known as Jedward, they were voted off the TV talent show last month.

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