Danyl Johnson enrages Cowell
Friday, 23 October 2009
'X Factor' finalist Danyl Johnson has been voting for John and Edward Grimes.
The singer - who is the bookmakers' favourite to win the ITV talent contest - has revealed he is backing the Irish twins, who have been branded "irritating" and "talentless" by judge Simon Cowell.
Speaking after Saturday's show (17.10.09), the 27-year-old star said: "I voted for the twins five times. Not even sympathy votes, I think they deserved it.
"They were awesome. We all loved it. They are so entertaining and they bring something to the show."
John and Edward's mentor Louis Walsh was thrilled Danyl was defying his mentor, Simon, and supporting his act.
He laughed: "I think it's brilliant. It shows that even though Simon doesn't have his finger on the pulse when it comes to backing the nation's favourites, at the least the man he is mentoring does.
"I am thrilled that Danyl is voting to keep the twins in. When I picked John and Edward, I said the country would fall in love with them and they have.
"Once again Simon can't see talent even though it's staring him in the face. I can't wait to see him in rehearsals to rub it in."
The 18-year-old twins left the audience and judges speechless last weekend, when they performed a tone-deaf rendition of Britney Spears' 'Oops! ... I Did It Again' in matching red PVC suits.
(C) BANG Media International
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