From contestants to judges: Jedward excited to turn the tables on The Big Deal

'It's so good to be on the judging panel because the entertainment world isn't just about making music'

John and Edward Grimes are among the judges of a new talent show coming to our screens. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Twins John and Edward Grimes have come full circle as they take on judging duties in a new talent show over a decade after they got their big break as Jedward on the X-Factor.

The Big Deal, launches on Virgin Media Television next month in partnership with FOX Alternative Entertainment and BiggerStage with a star-studded line-up, with Boy George, Vogue Williams, JLS’s Aston Merrygold, Deirdre O’Kane and Lyra joining Jedward in a new entertainment format offering a cash prize of €50,000.