Jedward were amongst the standout guests on last night’s Late Late Show. Speaking to host Ryan Tubridy about the mental strain the pandemic has taken on them, viewers were moved by their refreshing honesty.
Hitting out against conspiracy theorists and those who refuse to wear a mask, the famous Irish twins have been very vocal in encouraging people to adhere to public health guidelines. Also speaking of their own personal experiences of life during lockdown, the brothers admitted that it’s been an extremely tough time – striking a chord with viewers who praised them for speaking so candidly.
Chatting to Ryan, Edward said:
“I feel this pandemic has been the lowest for anyone. I’ve never felt so low in my life. I feel like everything is just out the door. What keeps you going is just focusing on what you should be doing – like making music, doing your job.”
Saying that the past few months have made them realise what really matters, John later added there is a certain sense of unity in knowing that everyone is going through much the same thing.
"I've never felt so low in my life"@planetjedward talk about how hard the last few months have been on everyone's mental health.#LateLate pic.twitter.com/441pUf4tLn
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) September 25, 2020
“You just have to be optimistic and hopeful for the future because I feel like right now we’re going through this and it is bringing us all close together. We can all reflect back when this has passed and just keep living and hanging in there.”
Heartening people to be “more caring and more thoughtful”, the duo stressed the importance of wearing a mask and following public health advice.
Who would have thought that @planetjedward would be the voice of reason during a global pandemic?!? Fair deuce! #latelate #jedward
— Tara Siân Hayes (@tarasianhayes) September 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/EFFanning/status/1309599138095542275
Finishing with an acoustic performance of REM’s Everybody Hurts, people were actually quite impressed by their vocals.
I you watch anything tonight make it this.
Jedward on the @RTELateLateShow
Singing Everybody Hurts
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤#jedward #NewMusicFriday @planetjedward https://t.co/r2rX1nWCcl pic.twitter.com/O7yB0JC0xf— Sasha 🌈 (@SashaD12345) September 25, 2020
#Jedward singing acoustic version of REM classic Everybody Hurts on Late Late Show. And it wasn't shit. It was decent. I give up.
— Sean (@stuckydog) September 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/kevinmcardle83/status/1309602618889711617
Decent rendition of REM's Everybody Hurts from @planetjedward #LateLateShow #Jedward
— Dec Brennan (@DecB1) September 25, 2020
(I cant believe I'm admitting this, but) #Jedward just made me sit up and pay attention to the #latelate. Yer man on the left can carry REM beautifully.
— Alice Coyle (@food_and_design) September 25, 2020
Well now @planetjedward that was a brilliant message and an even better performance..Kudos #LateLateShow #jedward
— Derek Russell (@Hansolosdad) September 25, 2020
You can watch their performance below.
2020 – year of the Jedward comeback.
