The Daily Mirror reports that some of the X Factor contestants have complained that John and Edward are getting “preferential treatment.”

Among the complaints are that the twins are being given more rehearsal time and “the best slots” on the live shows.

And for last night’s Ghostbusters Theme that the controversial twins sang, apparently choreographer Brian Friedman spent more time with the boys than with the other acts.

However, X Factor insiders have strongly denied the rumours and say that all the acts are treated fairly.

On the subject of the twins’ huge fan base, mentor Louis Walsh told the paper, “Simon should throw in the towel now. They are the only act everyone is talking about.”

And he’s not wrong; it seems for as many people who dislike the act, there are as many who’re backing them to win.

Edward told the paper, “We are bathing in it [fan mail]. There’s mail from Norway, Sweden and Hong Kong, literally everywhere.”

I’m still on the fence about Jedward… I don’t dislike them as people but they can’t sing. And after all, it is a singing talent show and as one of our readers pointed out in a comment yesterday, the boys might have been better placed on Britain’s Got Talent.

However, time will tell of course. I do think it’d be a travesty if they won though! What say you?