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Pop twins Jedward are planning a Eurovision comeback, and they're in it to win it - but this time, for the United Kingdom.

In 2016, the BBC are asking the public to choose the act to send to the Eurovision - and if they Grimes brothers have anything to say about it, it'll be them up on the stage.

Speaking to the Irish Sun, Edward said that the pair saw it as a "fantastic opportunity".

He said: "We're definitely up for it.

"We see this as the most fantastic opportunity.

"But this time, we are in it to win it."

The Lucan lads represented Ireland twice in the singing contest - in Dusseldorf in 2011 and Baku in 2012.

Their 2011 entry Lipstick went on to become a smash hit across Europe, and they have been invited back to the competition a few times since then as special guests.

The BBC's new approach to Eurovision is an attempt to make sure that the act chosen for the UK has more appeal to an international audience who vote in the final contest.

John said: "We know we are already popular in Eurovision and will have support across Britain to represent the UK because of the fan base we got in X Factor.”

The brothers are currently in the US to record new material, but plan to fly over to the UK later this month and start work on their third Eurovision bid.

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