Published Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Just days after the recording-breaking X Factor Live Tour comes to an end, John and Edward Grimes will take their own show on the road for 12 special dates around the island of Ireland.
The duo, who caused a national sensation with their gravity defying quiffs and energetic performances on the X Factor TV series, have just released their first single Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby), featuring 90s icon Vanilla Ice.
The single went straight to No 1 in the Irish Charts on downloads alone with the CD released in shops from February 12.
"A year ago we were training for cross country competitions and now like our idols we are living our dream," said John and Edward.
"We really can't believe that we have a single out. We're dedicating this single to all our fans who have been so supportive to us throughout The X Factor."
The X Factor judge Louis Walsh added: "Jedward really captured the public's imagination whilst on The X Factor and love them or hate them you can't deny that they were the talking point of the series.
"As Under Pressure was the track that really catapulted the boys to fame, it seemed only fitting to release the song as their first single."
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Thursday 18 February.
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