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POP twins Jedward have shaved off their famous quiffs live on the Late Late show.

The brothers John and Edward Grimes help raise £2.5 million for the Irish Cancer Society, in memory of their mum Susanna who died with cancer in 2019.

Jedward look very different after shaving off their famous quiffs
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Jedward look very different after shaving off their famous quiffsCredit: Instagram

The X Factor siblings, 29, 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.”

And the duo looked almost unrecognisable as they debuted their new look and even John didn’t recognise himself after they had shaved each other. 

John and Edward were raising money for charity in honour of their late mum
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John and Edward were raising money for charity in honour of their late mumCredit: Instagram
The boys shaved each other's heads
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The boys shaved each other's headsCredit: Andres Poveda
The pop stars helped raise millions with their bold stunt
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The pop stars helped raise millions with their bold stuntCredit: Andres Poveda

He screeched: "Jaysus! Who am I? Who is this person?" 

Twins John and Edward have said they remain profoundly affected by the death of their mum. Edward said: "We were there when she passed and we are thankful we were able to hold her hand."

John added: "'We always keep her spirit alive, like having pictures of her around and telling stories."

Friday's Late Late Show will be dedicated to the work of the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day, which cannot take place as normal this year due to the pandemic.

The boys have been raising money after the death of their mum from cancer in 2019
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The boys have been raising money after the death of their mum from cancer in 2019Credit: Andres Poveda
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