OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory facts for kids
Quick facts for kids OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory |
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| Genre | Children's TV, reality |
| Starring | Jedward |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language(s) | English, Irish |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
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| Running time | 22–26 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Tyrone Productions |
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| Original network | RTÉ Two |
| Original release | December 25, 2011 – January 4, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Una's Dream Ticket |
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory was an exciting Irish TV show for children. It starred the famous pop duo Jedward, who are twin brothers John and Edward Grimes. The show was all about making kids' biggest dreams come true!
In every episode, Jedward worked hard to help children achieve their special wishes. These wishes were really diverse and fun! Some kids wanted to meet their favourite sports heroes, like players from Manchester United. Other dreams included swimming with a dolphin, interviewing famous TV presenters, or even meeting pop groups like The Saturdays. Sometimes, the wishes even involved Jedward themselves! Each episode kicked off with a cool musical performance by Jedward.
The show was quite popular and even received some awards. The first series was nominated for the best Children's/Youth Programme at the 2012 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards. It also won an award for its online campaign. The second series was also nominated for the best Children's/Youth Programme at the 2013 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards.
The first series of OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory started on Christmas Day 2011. It aired every day until January 3rd, 2012. The second series also began on Christmas Day in 2012 and ran until January 4th, 2013, with no show on New Year's Eve.
After OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory finished, the TV channel RTÉ decided to create a new show with a similar idea. In 2013, the show was relaunched as Una’s Dream Ticket. This new version was hosted by The Saturdays member Una Healy.
Making Dreams Come True
This show was all about helping kids live out their wildest dreams. Jedward helped many children with incredible experiences.
Series 1: 2011–2012 Dreams
The first series featured many exciting dreams. Here are some examples of what kids got to do:
- Meeting Football Stars: One child got to train with players from Manchester United and even be a player escort!
- Creative Performances: Kids performed with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and even with the band Royseven.
- Behind-the-Scenes Fun: Some children got to make giant chocolate bars or interview famous TV hosts like Ryan Tubridy.
- Learning New Skills: Dreams included getting acting lessons with Saoirse Ronan or working with a celebrity hairdresser.
- Animal Adventures: One lucky child got to work as a vet at Dublin Zoo.
- Media Experiences: Kids presented the TV news, worked at a magazine, or became a journalist.
- Unique Experiences: Dreams also included swimming with a dolphin, meeting the cast of Les Misérables, or learning magic tricks from Keith Barry.
Series 2: 2012–2013 Dreams
The second series continued to make amazing dreams a reality for children. Here are some highlights:
- Meeting Music Stars: Kids met famous singers like Olly Murs, Union J, District3, JLS, and Little Mix.
- Sports Adventures: Children got to meet the Irish rugby team, learn snooker from Ken Doherty, or meet a camogie player.
- Behind-the-Scenes Access: Dreams included going backstage at Mrs. Brown's Boys or The X Factor.
- Career Experiences: Kids got to run a five-star hotel, work as an RTÉ make-up artist, or even be a firefighter.
- Special Performances: Some children danced with Ashley Banjo and Diversity or even with Riverdance.
- Jedward Surprises: One child had Jedward play a trick on their teacher, and another had a Jedward concert at their house!
