I’ve previously posted about being associated with Jedward on here. I got to know them professionally and quite personally around 10 years ago and they are quite clearly not as daft as they seem and really lovely.Jedward have really grown on me in the past few years, they're no where near as daft as they make out. Hope they are part of the revolution!
I’ve noticed this whole radicalisation unfold since the death of their mother. I believe she was battling cancer for years and passed away a year or so ago. (They recently shaved their hair for a cancer charity.)
It’s not that I think they’re struggling and going on Twitter rampages. It’s more likely that they’re no longer afraid to disappoint or upset their deeply devoted Catholic mother who’s beliefs were very traditional. She managed them since Louis dropped them around 9ish years ago.
I remember them mentioning a bit of an odd story about their father. I can’t remember exactly what was going on but he was a bit of a drinker and the parents didn’t get on so well but she refused to get a divorce because of the church.
I’ve noticed a lot of support of the LGBTQ+ community since her passing too.
I’m not saying in any way that their Mum Susanne was not a nice person. She was lovely, softly spoken and thought the world of her boys. They adored her too, so much so they wouldn’t do or say anything that would upset her. I just feel like now, maybe, they’re able to be true to themselves.