Jedward have revealed they would "100 per cent" be willing to represent Ireland at the Eurovision for a third time.
The Lucan twins, real names John and Edward Grimes, rose to fame after competing on the X Factor back in 2009. And in recent years they have proudly represented Ireland twice at Eurovision with hit songs 'Lipstick' and 'Waterline' in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
The brothers recently performed at Eurovision Village fan zone in Liverpool in May. And the lads told Dublin Live that they were delighted to see Loreeen from Sweden win Eurovision 2023.
They said: "Loreen is amazing, we shared our Eurovision journey in 2012 with Loreen the year she was there. We have a soft spot for Loreen, we love her."
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And they added they would love to go back to represent Ireland at Eurovision again. "100% we'd do it [Eurovision] again. We've already booked our flights and hotel for Sweden next year."
The twins would also love to have a "major budget" and a bigger team behind them for Eurovision if they get chosen to represent Ireland.
"Why not? We're still writing songs, still moving forward. We've learned to sing even better than we were back then."
Jedward also revealed that they want to make an "updated version" music video for their hit Eurovision song 'Lipstick.'
"We're considering making an updated version of Lipstick's music video like a proper one because at the time we had to make it ourselves. But I just feel like every year it comes around so we want to make a proper, sweaty Britney Spears music video," said Edward.
The lads are now 31 and when asked about how they keep themselves going over the years, Jedward said that it's all about "staying with the times." Edward said: "I think it's like staying with the times and holding onto who you are. "
"We're able to do our own hair and styling and be very productive ourselves as people. You have to always be happy with yourself in this moment in time," added John.
The pair also confirmed that they have tickets for Taylor Swift next year and said they are "really excited" to see their pal perform in the Aviva Stadium in 2024. Edward said: "It is exciting, we go to a lot of tours, John seen Beyonce, we've seen Harry Styles at Slane Castle, we've seen a lot of tours this year.
"No matter who it was if it's 80s or 90s artist we're all up for it, we're up for everybody," added John.
"When you go to tour dates or see other artists on stage it's like going to school or study. When you go see artists to see what their vibes are it gives you a new momentum, a drive, you want to be up there doing more tour dates," said Edward.
"Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran have given us that drive to write our own songs as well and really go for it. I feel like anything in life you have to believe in yourself and go for it, like anything you have to work at it and the more you do it the better you get, the more understanding whatever it is," added John.
In the meantime, Jedward have teamed up with Subway to launch their exciting new sandwich menu - and they're giving away free subs in Swords tomorrow.
They will be dressed in Subway attire and helping to create delicious new subs at Airside in Swords from 12:30pm on Wednesday, 12 July. Subway is launching its new Series Menu with over 15 chef inspired Subs, SubMelt, Wraps and Salads to choose from.
"We're always keeping it fresh and that's why Subway wanted to collaborate with us," they said. "We're going to be meeting everyone tomorrow in Subway Airside Retail Park in Swords. We're going to be giving away free Big Breakwich Subs to everyone a limited amount so check it out."
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