The singing duo Jedward has slammed X Factor judge Simon Cowell's record label as "toxic" and "abusive."
The controversy was first ignited when the two 29-year-old former X Factor twin contestants took to social media to deliver a blistering tirade against Cowell, mocking his perceived opinion of himself.
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In a tweet addressed to their 651,000 followers on their joint Twitter account, John and Edward Grimes wrote: "The Biggest regret in life was not telling the judges on X Factor to f*** off."
They continued: "Every contestant on the X Factor was a slave to the show and got paid zero while they made millions! The fact every contestant has to act like their judge mentors them! When in reality all they care about is their pay check!"
In a follow-up tweet, they took a personal pot-shot at Cowell, writing: "Simon Cowell thinks he’s the Mafia leader of the music industry when in reality he’s nothing but a bad facelift."
They then went on to attack Cowell's record label Syco, writing: "There’s a reason Syco is called Psycho! One Direction and Little Mix are legally f***ed in contracts and can never speak out so we are.
"There’s nothing MODEST about their previous management dictating their every move, from relationships to how they live their own lives. Justice for One Direction and Little Mix. [sic]"
They also spoke about how elements of the reality tv talent show were scripted in advance, writing: "Interview Questions are screened beforehand by management to control the narrative!
"If artists go off the script there's consequences! most interview final edits are approved by label before being published!"
Per The Metro, these damning allegations come not long after it was confirmed that the show will not be returning to TV in 2021 after going on hiatus in 2020.
VT has reached out to Mr. Cowell and to Syco Entertainment for comment.
