RARE PHOTOS: What did jedward say about louis walsh | Rare Historical Photos

Louis Walsh, who labelled John and Edward Grimes, popularly known as Jedward, "vile" during their time as participants on X Factor, has received backlash from the stars.

Speaking with Colson Smith in the Big Brother house on Tuesday (March 12), the 71-year-old former X Factor judge was questioned about his experience working with the Irish duo.And when he responded, “They were vile”, audiences were shocked.Walsh said: “They were vile, but they were great. I got £5m for them, I swear on my mother’s life.”