X-Factor twins Jedward have famous friends

John and Edward may have been booted off The X Factor, but the boys should feel consoled by the fact that their infamous performances caught music experts' attention as far away as Hollywood.

American Idol judge RANDY JACKSON revealed he'd been keeping a close eye on what's been happening with the twins.

"I actually think the twins are quite funny - I mean the twins are absolutely hilarious," he said.

Randy hopes the next season on American Idol will be equally interesting when Ellen Degeneres joins him and Simon Cowell on the judging panel in place of Paula Abdul.

"She's been a friend of mine for a long time, so she's going to keep it funny and interesting," he said.