X Factor Betting - John and Edward Grimes' Lucky Elimination Escape

Irish X-Factor twins John and Edward Grimes will be thanking their lucky stars tonight after surviving elimination courtesy of an unlikely helping hand by judge Simon Cowell.

'Jedward' were bookmaker Paddy Power's second favourites for eviction this week behind Lloyd Daniels but both acts, against the odds, have progressed through to next week.

A spokesperson of the bookmaker said: "Talk about the luck of the Irish but if our betting is anything to go by it looks like storm clouds may be gathering for the terrible twins."

25-year old Olly Murs remains the bookies red hot favourite at odds of 9/4 to win this years competition followed by Joe McElderry at 5/2. John and Edward have drifted in the odds from 6/1 to 10/1.

Latest Betting Odds - X Factor Winner

9/4 Olly Murs, 5/2 Joe McElderry, 7/2 Danyl Johnson, 4/1 Stacey Soloman, 10/1 John and Edward Grimes, 14/1 Jamie Archer (Afro), 33/1 Lloyd Daniels