Which song should X-Factor's Jedward perform next?

By Charlotte Ward on Nov 6, 09 01:24 PM

I loved last year's X Factor. Whether it was Alexandra Burke's fabulous performance of Candyman, Diana Vickers' quirky style (and 'claw' action) or JLS just being teen-swoon-tastic - 2008 was a very good year.

And as much as I'm enjoying this year's X I'm not convinced the contestants are in the same league for me.

Yes, Stacey is adorable, Lucie is great, Olly is cute (when he keeps his shirt on) and Joe's version of Don't Stop Believing was surprisingly good last week.

But while I initially liked Lloyd (and admired his gall at fulfilling every adolescent boy's fantasy of stroking Cheryl's face - on live TV!) I'm not sure there is much beyond the gooey grins.

I also find Jamie Afro grates a little and Danyl, while talented, just seems to veer boringly between over-confidence and sulkiness.

So it turns out that my guilty pleasure - the act that I wait in gleeful anticipation for each Saturday - is none other than the tone deaf, two-left-footed, quiffed brothers of doom that are John and Edward.

How did this happen? I was as outraged as the next person when Louis first put Jedward through. "But this is a SINGING competition," I yelled at my telly.

But the minute Jedward crashed on to the live show in their red PVC suits to sing and dance APPALLINGLY to Britney I was smitten.

They know they're hated and rubbish and ridiculed but yet every week they go for it anyway with 110 per cent enthusiasm.

While the others have a little wander around the stage, Jedward dance! They leap! They camp it up! They do absolutely anything Brian Friedman tells them to. What they lack in talent they make up for in boundless enthusiasm - which surely makes them the most entertaining act in the competition by far?

I'm not sure how much longer Jedward can live the dream. Sadly I fear their days are numbered. Begrudgingly I will agree that there comes a time when true talent must triumph over cheap laughs.

But if John and Edward do survive this Sunday wouldn't it be ace if they could perform one of these the following week?

U can't touch this - MC Hammer
Just think about it. The baggy trousers, the dancing like they've been electrocuted - three minutes of pure comedy gold.

Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice
They already have the hair, Brian could teach them the bouncy steps and the chicken dance arm flapping - it would be AMAZING.

Thriller - Michael Jackson
OK so there is quite a visual theme continuing here but I'm playing to Jedward's, um, strengths. If 1500 inmates at a prison in the Philippines can learn the choreography for this then surely John and Ed would pull an absolute blinder? They could even recycle their Britney outfits.

Jump - Kriss Kross
The vocal range for this is probably on par with Jedward's abilities and all they'd need are some back to front clothes and a bit of attitude. Bring it on!

B*witched- C'est La Vie
Lastly this HAS to be a contender. Irish dancing! Bouncing! Leg kicking! DENIM! "I'll huff! I'll puff! I'll huff, I'll puff, I'll blow you awaaaaay!" It would be bloody brilliant!

So what song would you like to see Jedward performing?