Jedward: Let Loose
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Jedward: Let Loose is a three part television series, following the Irish
pop duo, Jedward
, after their time spent on the sixth series of The X Factor
, and the rise in fame they experienced. The fly-on-the-wall series will also follow their lives as they produce and release their debut album and launch themselves into the fashion world.
The first series aired from Tuesday 24 August 2010, on ITV2
. Jedward's road manager Liam McKenna
, confimed that there were plans to do another series of Let Loose. However it is rumoured that these plans have now been scrapped, and the series cancelled.
documentary, produced by RDF Television. The fly-on-the-wall three part series will look at how the boys prepared for the launch of their début album, performing onstage, and dealing with their fame whilst trying to adapt to their new surroundings and independence. The series also takes a look back at their time on The X Factor, whilst documenting the time Jedward spent designing trainers for a sports label, and the production of their music videos.
Upon commission, Jedward said: "We are so excited that we have our own show. People find it hard to define us and hopefully the show will give viewers and our fans an insight into our world during a really exciting point in our lives launching our debut album."
During filming, Jedward caused a reported £10,000 worth of damage to their rented apartment - including damage to walls, furniture and work surfaces.
, had a mixed response to the show. Posting on his Twitter
account: "Jedward: Let Loose is good. But it's not that good."
David Quantick
, of The Daily Mirror was critical of the show, and Jedward themselves. Writing in his column he described Jedward as 'vain', and criticised ITV
for cancelling shows like The Bill
, whilst producing a 'long, weird and increasingly scary show'. Kevin O'Sullivan, also of The Daily Mirror, was also critical of the show. He compared the show to The Saturdays: 24/7, saying both were 'dull' and he couldn't understand why anybody would tune in to watch either show.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
pop duo, Jedward
Jedward
John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes are an Irish hip pop duo. They are identical twins and perform under the name Jedward...
, after their time spent on the sixth series of The X Factor
The X Factor (UK series 6)
The sixth series of British television music competition The X Factor started on ITV on 22 August 2009 and was won by Joe McElderry on 13 December 2009. Cheryl Cole emerged as the winning mentor for the second consecutive year, the first time in the show's history that a mentor has won back-to-back...
, and the rise in fame they experienced. The fly-on-the-wall series will also follow their lives as they produce and release their debut album and launch themselves into the fashion world.
The first series aired from Tuesday 24 August 2010, on ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
. Jedward's road manager Liam McKenna
Liam McKenna
Liam Patrick McKenna , is an Irish singer and television presenter. He is also known as the road manager for pop rap duo Jedward.- Early career :...
, confimed that there were plans to do another series of Let Loose. However it is rumoured that these plans have now been scrapped, and the series cancelled.
Overview
It was confirmed in December 2009 that the duo would have their own ITV2ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
documentary, produced by RDF Television. The fly-on-the-wall three part series will look at how the boys prepared for the launch of their début album, performing onstage, and dealing with their fame whilst trying to adapt to their new surroundings and independence. The series also takes a look back at their time on The X Factor, whilst documenting the time Jedward spent designing trainers for a sports label, and the production of their music videos.
Upon commission, Jedward said: "We are so excited that we have our own show. People find it hard to define us and hopefully the show will give viewers and our fans an insight into our world during a really exciting point in our lives launching our debut album."
During filming, Jedward caused a reported £10,000 worth of damage to their rented apartment - including damage to walls, furniture and work surfaces.
Episodes
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Reception (negitive due to authors choice)
Ian Wylie, of The GuardianThe Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
, had a mixed response to the show. Posting on his Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
account: "Jedward: Let Loose is good. But it's not that good."
David Quantick
David Quantick
David Quantick is a freelance journalist, writer and critic who specialises in music and comedy.-Career history:...
, of The Daily Mirror was critical of the show, and Jedward themselves. Writing in his column he described Jedward as 'vain', and criticised ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
for cancelling shows like The Bill
The Bill
The Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work...
, whilst producing a 'long, weird and increasingly scary show'. Kevin O'Sullivan, also of The Daily Mirror, was also critical of the show. He compared the show to The Saturdays: 24/7, saying both were 'dull' and he couldn't understand why anybody would tune in to watch either show.