Jedward ditch their iconic quiffs as they shave their heads in memory of their late mum who died of cancer
Jedward have ditched their famous quiff hairstyles in favour of new buzz cuts as they shaved their heads live on the Late Late show.
Twin brothers John and Edward Grimes, 29, shaved their heads for charity in memory of their mother Susanna, who died in 2019 after being diagnosed with cancer.
The duo have helped to raise £2.5 million for the Irish Cancer Society and the show, which airs on Friday, will be dedicated to the charity.
Wow! Jedward have ditched their famous quiff hairstyles in favour of new buzz cuts as they shaved their heads live on the Late Late show
They said: ‘We are shaving our quiffs off to support the fighting heroes going through cancer.
‘We’re honouring the memory of all those who have come and gone, we are sending strength and love to all those suffering. Don’t give up.’
Speaking just before his hair was cut, John said: ‘We’ve had this hair for over 10 years. It’s part of our identity.
‘I don’t think we’d be here today if we didn’t have the hair, but this is the first time we’re going to have our hair like this since the beginning of Jedward.’
Old look: Twin brothers John and Edward Grimes, 29, shaved their heads for charity in memory of their mother Susanna, who died in 2019 after being diagnosed with cancer
Special: Their mother Susanna died following a five-year battle with cancer in February 2019 (pictured 2012)
The duo looked almost unrecognisable as they debuted their new look.
They captioned the snap on Instagram: ‘2.6 Million Raised by the Irish Public for the Irish Cancer Society the work and services you provide is life changing! @irishcancersociety #Jedward #cancerawareness #cancer #irishcancersociety.’
Last year the boys revealed how they played Fleetwood Mac and held their mother’s hand in her final days before she lost her five-year battle with cancer.
he Irish pop duo also described their heartbreak at the prospect of their late mother not meeting their children or attending their weddings.
Heartbreak: Last year the boys revealed how they played Fleetwood Mac and held their mother’s hand in her final days before she lost her five-year battle with cancer
Speaking to Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show, Edward said: ‘We were there when she passed and we are thankful that we were there – we were able to hold her hand.
‘We had some earphones listening to some music. We listened to some Fleetwood Mac and some of her favourite songs that she liked to play.’
His brother John added: ‘It’s very disheartening to think that she won’t be at our weddings, she won’t be there at the birth of our kids, but we always keep her spirit alive like have pictures of her around and tell stories.’
‘You just feel so disconnected to the world because the person that kept you anchored in the world and gave birth to you is gone and now you don’t know where you should be, what you should be doing.’
The former X Factor stars performed a rendition of Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. dedicated to their mother.
Fans took to Twitter to share how they were ‘in tears’ following the tribute performance.
One wrote: ‘Wow it was such a beautiful performance, had me in tears through it.’
Another penned: ‘What a great chat between John, Edward and Ryan Tubridy. I loved your version of #EverybodyHurts & the accompanying music. There were tears but very good tears here.’
Support: Fans took to Twitter to share how they were ‘in tears’ following the tribute performance
Speaking to Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show, Edward said: ‘We were there when she passed and were thankful that we were there we were able to hold her hand’
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