X Factor judge Louis Walsh has signed John and Edward Grimes and will be officially managing them in their future careers.

Modest Management normally look after all of the 12 finalists, but Walsh is said to have come to an amicable agreement with the firm.

He said: ‘Despite all the doubters John and Edward proved themselves on The X Factor and I’ve always been convinced that they have a great career ahead of them.’

‘I’m delighted that I’ll be able to continue to work with the pair. We’re looking into music as well as TV deals but at this stage it is too early to give any exact details.’