Jedward Twins Knocked Out Of X Factor

The pair, described as an "unstoppable machine" by Simon Cowell, seemed unusually subdued as they sang Boyzone's No Matter What without their trademark dancing.

The words "no matter what they call us/however they attack/no matter where they take us/we'll find our own way back" appeared chosen to answer their critics.

But the strong message merely highlighted the weakness in the twins' voices and Olly Murs' polished performance of Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight was too good.

All the judges except their mentor Louie Walsh voted them off.

Jedward polarised judges and viewers

But Cowell told the twins: "I'm actually going to miss you, I am."