X Factor judge Louis Walsh, has insisted that his boys John and Edward Grimes can win this series of the show. After the boys were blasted by Simon Cowell last night for their awful performance, Louis told The People that he has faith in and a vision for the Irish teenagers.

Louis said: “I honestly think that they can win the competition and go on to become a very successful boy band.

“I don’t care what the other judges think. The boys can sing and they are good performers. The point of music is to entertain and they do this very well.

“They have a huge amount of talent between them and people enjoy watching them, even though the other judges slate them. People need cheering up during these dark times and John and Edward do that.”

He added: “I can see them having a No1 hit. I am determined to nurture their talent.”