Jedward Twins Knocked Out Of X Factor

The brothers will have to wait and see if the fan frenzy they have provoked can translate into long term success.

The pair remained all smiles as they were voted out, saying Olly deserved to go through and reach the final.

One of the twins said: "It's been the greatest experience of my life. We're here every single weekend on live television having the greatest time of our life."

The other chipped in with: "It's, like, deadly. It's, like, so cool."

Earlier Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle and pop diva Mariah Carey - who both have new albums coming out - performed on the show.

Boyle, wearing a floor-length black dress, received a standing ovation for her performance of Rolling Stones classic Wild Horses.

She said the whirlwind of the past six months was "bloody fantastic", adding: "Look out the public, that's all I can say, look out the public."

Her album, I Dreamed a Dream, is hotly tipped to go straight to number one.

(Edit:Ruby)