John and Edward conspiracy theory?

Monday, 2 November 2009

John and Edward are reportedly at the centre of a secret plot by 'X Factor' bosses.

Producers are reportedly keen to keep the controversial Irish twins - who avoided getting the boot from the ITV talent show last night (01.11.09) despite a woeful performance of Queen's 'We Will Rock You' on Saturday (31.10.09) -in the competition because of all the publicity they generate for the show.

The 18-year-old brothers had originally been scheduled to perform first on Saturday, thought to be the worst slot to perform in, as viewers have another two hours to wait before voting lines open, but bosses switched them at the last minute, making them the penultimate act.

A spokesperson for the show denied this showed favouritism, saying: "The order was changed but this has happened before. Often after a rehearsal producers may decide to change the pace of the show or for technical reasons.

"The fact John and Edward snag towards the end of the show means nothing."

Judge Simon Cowell - who has vowed to leave the country if John and Edward win - said of the boys' popularity: "I cannot say, 'I like you' just because the public like you. I have never liked Brussels sprouts.

"But the whole thing makes the show popular. If something like this happens, it happens. Is it good if they win? No!"

Meanwhile, John and Edward have been accused of giving their fellow contestants - who all share a house in London during their time on the show - head lice.

A source said: "The nits situation is the talk of the house and all are blaming John and Edward. Everyone is keeping away from them and their hair products."