Yet they still managed to place sixth, and have amassed a cult following from France to Japan to England. For everyone who boos or hisses at the boys and their success, another four people worship at their altar. For those crazed fans living on Planet Jedward , the hysteria surrounding the twins has become a religion, their songs some form of holy scripture.
More than , fans now follow them on Twitter, and wherever they go a steady stream of crying teenage girls follow. The boys clearly thrive on stardom. Everything is about being famous. In the process of courting that fame the twins have developed a thick skin — and they can give it as well as they take it.
When the boys won the Irish national final, some members of the audience booed. Johnny Logan, who won Eurovision twice for Ireland, blasted the twins in an interview in Romania , saying it was an embarrassment these boys were representing Ireland — the nation that has won the contest more than any other. Given their starting position and the surrounding hype, Europeans will struggle to forget this one when they pick up their phones to vote.
The group enjoy a cult following throughout the continent, so expect points to roll in from France, Germany, Italy and beyond. Surely that will go down well with the professional jury of music producers.
Eurovision Ireland. Ireland Ireland finished 8th at Eurovision with points. Who gave points to Ireland at Eurovision ? Lipstick You say you're on it, but you just don't know You're spending money like you're on death row You must be mis-educated by all the guys that you dated You think I'll take the bait, but I don't think so Oh You're saying yes, when it is no, no, no, no Oh Check my collar, collar, hey It's not that I don't wanna play play, play And then I didn't look your way way, way It's not like every girl's the same same, same You gotta know just how to treat this miss She won't be dismissed Hey Report an error.
Jedward — "Lipstick" Eurosong 11 February Did you know Ireland holds the record of most victories in Eurovision Song Contest: Seven victories! The six of these victories was in the 80s and 90s: , , , , , and Riverdance was first performed during the interval act of Eurovision Song Contest One of the most popular interval acts in the history of the contest. He came tenth. In the UK act Bucks Fizz stunned viewers with their Velcro rip-away skirts and within 48 hours, Velcro had sold out across the country.
After the contest, the rules were tightened so songs couldn't be longer than 3. When Ukrainian singer Ruslana won Eurovision in , she was rewarded with a seat in Parliament.
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