X FACTOR twins Jedward have been axed by music giant Sony after just one single.
The lads - John and Edward Grimes, 18 - signed to the label earlier this year in a bid to cash in on the hype surrounding their time on the show.
But their first song Under Pressure, a duet with ageing rapper Vanilla Ice, failed to top the charts or make much cash for the record company.
It was beaten to No1 last month by American band Owl City and the following week slumped to number 12.
An insider confirmed: "We tried our best to make the lads credible recording artists but punters just weren't that bothered.
"They are great lads but haven't got the greatest voices, so they're something to see rather than listen to.
"Record companies are going through major upheaval so we have to be very careful what we throw our weight behind. I'm sure Jedward will be able to make a buck touring as a novelty act."
The news is a blow for manager Louis Walsh who took the boys on after they were kicked off X Factor last year.
He confirmed the axing last night but insisted: "I'm completely committed to Jedward and I know they still have a great career ahead.
"The boys have a sell-out tour in Ireland straight after The X Factor Tour in April and I'm in talks with a major record label about a new deal for them."
The boys demise will no doubt give Simon Cowell a chuckle - he refused to give Jedward a deal with his Syco label.
He signed X Factor winner Joe McElderry and runner-up Olly Murs instead.
The Sun