The Irish musical duo, Jedward, consisting of twins John and Edward Grimes, has vehemently responded to Louis Walsh’s recent derogatory comments during a Celebrity Big Brother episode where the music manager branded them ‘vile.’
Louis Walsh, 71, who previously managed Jedward between 2009 and 2013, claimed that the twins, known for their X Factor success, were a ‘novelty’ act but generated substantial revenue for him, boasting, ‘I got £5 million from them.’
Jedward’s Accusations Against Louis Walsh
In an assertive counterattack on their X account, Jedward accused Louis Walsh of being an ‘evil manipulator’ and alleged that he coerced them into paying £70,000 from their bank account to one of his PR workers.
The twins referred to him as a ‘cold-hearted b*****d who didn’t even send us flowers when our mom died.’
The social media onslaught continued, with the twins asserting that Louis Walsh spoke ill of them to their best friend Tara Reid, resulting in their decision to terminate their professional relationship.
Gemma Collins Defends Jedward
Gemma Collins, former TOWIE star and a close friend of Jedward, swiftly came to their defense on Instagram. Expressing shock over the comments made about the twins, Gemma described them as ‘the sweetest, talented, polite, educated, kind boys’ she has ever known, using the hashtag #TeamJedward.
Louis Walsh’s On-Air Rant and Revelations
During the Celebrity Big Brother episode, Colson Smith queried Louis Walsh about his opinion on Jedward. Louis did not mince words, labeling them as ‘vile’ but acknowledging their financial success.
Colson, surprised by the revelation, humorously remarked, ‘B****y hell, I wish I had a Jedward.’ Louis doubled down on his negative opinion, emphasizing their ‘novelty’ aspect and their impact on the show’s entertainment value.
Previous Feud and Social Media Attacks
This is not the first time Jedward and Louis Walsh have been embroiled in a public dispute. In 2021, Louis announced his search for ‘young, exciting new girl singers’ to form a new band.
In response, Jedward criticized him for his previous management practices, referencing an interview where Louis advised Girls Aloud members to lose weight. The twins warned against getting involved with ‘Toxic Management’ and labeled Louis Walsh a ‘cold-hearted two-faced b***h.’
Louis Walsh’s Controversial Remarks Continue
Louis Walsh’s candid remarks extended beyond Jedward during the Celebrity Big Brother episode. He referred to renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber as a ‘freak’ and insinuated that the musical icon was unusual.
Louis later turned his attention to Ronan Keating, suggesting that the singer had not produced a successful song since parting ways with him as a manager, clarifying that he had been sacked.
In light of these revelations and ongoing tensions, the feud between Jedward and Louis Walsh appears to be intensifying, with the twins vowing that ‘justice will be served.’ The Celebrity Big Brother drama continues to captivate audiences, revealing behind-the-scenes conflicts within the music industry.
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