Jedward: Let Loose
Jedward: Let Loose is a three-part television series, following the Irish pop duo, Jedward, after their time spent on the sixth series of The X Factor, and the rise in fame they experienced. The fly-on-the-wall series also follows their lives as they produce and release their debut album and launch themselves into the fashion world.[1]
| Jedward: Let Loose | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Jedward |
| Narrated by | Reggie Yates |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | United Kingdom Ireland |
| Running time | 60 mins (approx.) |
| Production company(s) | RDF Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV2 |
| Picture format | 16:9 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 24 August – 7 September 2010 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The first series aired from Tuesday 24 August 2010, on ITV2. Jedward's road manager Liam McKenna, confirmed that there were plans to do another series of Let Loose.[2] However it is rumoured that these plans have now been scrapped, and the series cancelled.[3]
Overview
It was confirmed in December 2009 that the duo would have their own ITV2 documentary, produced by RDF Television.[4] The fly-on-the-wall three part series will look at how the boys prepared for the launch of their début album, performing onstage, and dealing with their fame whilst trying to adapt to their new surroundings and independence. The series also takes a look back at their time on The X Factor, whilst documenting the time Jedward spent designing trainers for a sports label, and the production of their music videos.[1]
Upon commission, Jedward said: "We are so excited that we have our own show. People find it hard to define us and hopefully the show will give viewers and our fans an insight into our world during a really exciting point in our lives launching our debut album."
Episodes
| # | Title | Ratings | Original airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode One" | 378,000 | 24 August 2010 | |
| The boys launch their Planet Jedward album, attend signings and move out from their childhood home. | ||||
| 2 | "Episode Two" | TBA | 31 August 2010 | |
| Jedward film the video for their second single, All the Small Things, host a party and go shopping on their own for the first time. | ||||
| 3 | "Episode Three" | TBA | 7 September 2010 | |
| Jedward's debut album Planet Jedward is released in Ireland and they must decide to either stay in the apartment or move back home with their parents. | ||||
Reception
Ian Wylie, of The Guardian, had a mixed response to the show. Posting on his Twitter account: "Jedward: Let Loose is good. But it's not that good." [5]
David Quantick, of The Daily Mirror was critical of the show, and Jedward themselves. Writing in his column he described Jedward as 'vain', and criticised ITV for cancelling shows like The Bill, whilst producing a 'long, weird and increasingly scary show'.[6] Kevin O'Sullivan, also of The Daily Mirror, was also critical of the show. He compared the show to The Saturdays: 24/7, saying both were 'dull' and he couldn't understand why anybody would tune in to watch either show.[7]
References
- "Jedward: Let Loose | Week 34". Archived from the original on 2 October 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
- Finn, Melanie (11 September 2010). "Jedward star on the mend after finally having knee op". Evening Herald. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- Daniels, Colin (18 December 2010). "Jedward to host Saturday morning show?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- Lyons, Ricky (3 January 2010). "JEDWARD PROMISE TO DELIVER IN 2010". Daily Star. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- Ian Wylie [@ianwylie] (7 August 2010). "@adey70 Jedward: Let Loose is good. But it's not THAT good..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Quantick, David (6 September 2010). "Jedward's show is twincredibly awful". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- O'Sullivan, Kevin (5 September 2010). "Jedward staged". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 31 January 2011.