X Factor hopefuls John and Edward Grimes are gaining momentum in their quest to win this year’s show. Not only have the twins got the backing of superstar Robbie Williams but bookie Paddy Power have also powered in behind them.

The generous bookie was at the Spa Hotel in Lucan Thursday to present John and Edwards father, John Senior, with a €1,000 bet at odds of 50/1 on his sons winning this year’s contest.

All winnings from the bet will be donated to the Grimes family’s chosen charities of choice, The Marie Keating Foundation and the ISPCA.

At 50/1 the twins are outsiders in the betting to win this year’s X Factor but if they do go the distance, they will net a whopping €50,000 for charity. Even if the brothers fail to win Paddy Power will donate the stake money to their two favoured causes.

X Factor Betting – Who will win ?

3/1 Danyl Johnson, 3/1 Joe McElderry, 7/2 Stacey Soloman, 6/1 Jamie Archer (Afro), 6/1 Olly Murs, 8/1 Lucie Jones, 20/1 Lloyd Daniels, 50/1 John and Edward Grimes