Ten months before the first show, Jedward have announced details of their new panto, which promises “an all-singing, all-dancing cast of over a hundred”.

edward and the Magic Lamp will open at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin from December 16, with tickets going on sale on Thursday February 23 from usual outlets.

The panto will see the duo reunited with co-stars Linda Martin and Alan Kavanagh.

Jedward are also set to host a new home video show on Channel 5 called Jedward’s Weird Wild World.

Ian Dunkley, Channel 5′s Commissioning Editor for Factual Entertainment and Features, said: “We’re delighted to be able to give Jedward the opportunity to host their own show.

“They’re a perfect fit for 5… young, fun and they’ve got great hair.”

Source: RTE.ie