DROPPED!

Tags: edward grimes, ireland, jedward, john and edward, john grimes, louis walsh, simon cowell, sony, under pressure, vanilla ice, x factor.

Irish 'X Factor' popsters John & Edward have been dropped by Sony after just one single.

The twins failed to make it to number 1 with their debut single 'Under Pressure', so the label have decided to cut their losses and release them. Manager Louis Walsh isn't downhearted though, declaring his loyalty last night: "I am completely committed to Jedward and I know they still have a great career ahead. The boys have a sell-out tour in Ireland straight after the 'X-Factor' tour in April and I'm in talks with a major record label about a new deal for them."

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