X Factor stars Jedward have labelled Vladimir Putin a "crazy mofo", as the Russian president continues his invasion in Ukraine.
Identical Irish twins John and Edward Grimes, 30, rose to prominence in the 2009 series of The X Factor with their trademark quiffs and energetic performances. Since then, they have appeared on numerous reality TV shows including Celebrity Big Brother, and represented Ireland on Eurovision.
In a video shared on the pair's TikTok, Edward describes Putin as a "crazy mofo", adding: "We are sending strength and love to everybody affected. It's an upsetting time. I found myself crying when I watch the news.
"I am getting emotional right now. But hopefully everyone's focussing on their lives and stay strong."
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The video is no longer available on the pair's TikTok account, which has racked up more than 151,000 followers and 4.2 million likes.
The world has been left in shock after Russia invaded Ukraine nearly three weeks ago, with devastating images of families fleeing wrecked cities and homes and infrastructure destroyed by Putin's army.
The invasion has sparked a refugee crises with citizens travelling to nearby countries such as Poland for sanctuary.
Jedward are not the only celebs who have denounced or distanced themselves from Putin.
Hollywood director Oliver Stone is one of many who have rowed back on their support for the despot in the Kremlin.
Mr Stone tweeted: "Although the US has many wars of aggression on its conscience, it doesn't justify Mr Putin's aggression in Ukraine. A dozen wrongs don't make a right... Russia was wrong to invade."
French actor Gerard Depardieu, who embraced his pal Putin after receiving Russian citizenship, described the war as "fratricidal" and urged his friend to start negotiations.
Ashton Kutcher voiced his support for Ukraine, where his wife Mila Kunis was born and raised.
“I stand with Ukraine,” he tweeted.
He also shared a picture of the Ukrainian flag.
Mila was born and raised in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, which was part of the Soviet Union until 1991.
Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds last month pledged to match donations up to $1 million made to help refugees fleeing their homes.
The Deadpool star and dad-of-three said "In 48 hours, countless Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes to neighbouring countries.
"They need protection. When you donate, we'll match it up to $1,000,000, creating double the support."
The British government has recently announced a scheme where people will be paid £350 a month to host a Ukrainian refugee, after coming under fire for what has been described by some as a slow and overly-bureaucratic response to the refugee crisis.
