John and Edward, who competed in the race dressed in matching stars and stripes kits, revealed that they hadn’t prepared for the event, and had virtually no sleep or food on the day itself.

However, the 20-year-old Irish twins, who last month were selected as Ireland’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year running, still somehow managed to finish the course, which went through Hollywood and Beverley Hills before finishing on the West Coast’s Ocean Avenue.

The X-Factor stars later posted several tweets about their achievement in their usual excitable style including: “The swim shorts that we had have now given us baby rash! And we are not babies but now we know what it feels like,” and "We where singing our news songs all the way! finishing the lyrics together and mixing it up (sic).”

The 25-year-old, whose band’s official Sport Relief single, ‘Proud,’ was released earlier today, told The Daily Record that he has already penned several tracks with certain artists in mind:

“I keep writing and writing. I pitched a song for Usher the other day and haven’t heard anything back yet.

“I’d love to write with Ne-Yo, or Bruno Mars, and also Gary Barlow. One day, if there is an opportunity, I’ll take it up."

Oritse, who has also been busy mentoring new girlband and current JLS support act Vida, has already seen one of his songs recorded by a certain Irish twin duo.

He said: “I wrote a song for Jedward – their last single ‘Wow Oh Wow.’

“It wasn’t widely known. I didn’t initially write the song for them but when they were looking for songs I thought it would be perfect. Louis Walsh called me up and said: ‘I heard you wrote this song. Can I use it for Jedward?’ and I said: ‘Why not? Go for it’.”

The 75-year-old singer was confirmed on Friday (March 2) as this year's UK contestant.

The news was greeted with a largely mixed reception, but Humperdinck told The Sun that he is looking to win the competition for the UK. He said:

"I am just thrilled they have chosen me and I will do my utmost to come through. I am going to do my best and I am ready for the challenge. I am going to go out there and win. I am very positive."

He added: "Representing my country means a great deal to me. I represent my country wherever I go. In every way, shape and form I wave the flag. This has just given me a big thrill."

The effervescent duo were announced recently as Ireland's representatives for a second year in a row.

They'll perform their new track 'Waterline' as they attempt to navigate their way through the semi-finals in search of a spot at the grand final - but bookmaker William Hill have already placed them as joint second favourites to win the whole competition.

William Hill give the pair odds of 8/1 - not far off from overall favourites Denmark, who are priced at 7/1. The UK meanwhile remain a long shot with odds of 25/1.

The bookmaker's spokesman Joe Crilly said: "Jedward came close last year, eventually finishing a respectable eighth and with another year under their belts, could well do even better in Azerbaijan."

The 20-year-old twins, who recently announced they are to host a new Channel 5 clip show, beat four other acts to top the vote on last night’s The Late Late Show Eurosong Special.

The X-Factor duo impressed both the regional jury and the public with their track, 'Waterline,' and will now travel to the Azerbaijan capital of Baku for the first semi-final on May 22.  

In typically excitable style, the pair said of their win: "It's crazy, oh my God we're so excited. We're going back and we have so many fans all across Europe. It's going to be like, we are back, the return of Jedward."

The pair achieved Ireland’s highest position in over a decade when their track, ‘Lipstick,’ finished eighth at last year’s competition in Düsseldorf. 

The energetic duo will front the series Jedward's Weird Wild World, which is set to showcase some of the funniest clips from the internet and home video cameras from around the globe.

The Daily Star reports that the pair said in a statement that the public should brace themselves for a truly "Jepic" experience. They said: 

"We're so excited to be hosting this new series for 5. We love going online and watching funny clips and our new series will bring together the most amazing internet clips we could find. Buckle up, it’s going to be a Jepic ride!

5's Ian Dunkley meanwhile said: 

"We're delighted to be able to give Jedward the opportunity to host their own show. They're a perfect fit for 5...young, fun and they've got great hair."

The Irish duo could perform again at the Eurovision Song Contest, but it is unclear whether or not the new track will be chosen for their song.

The pair performed at last year's Eurovision, with their track 'Lipstick' ending up in eighth place.

Jedward spoke late last year about their desire to perform at the 2012 ceremony, stating that they had an "amazing song" and an "amazing dance team" planned.

The video sees the Irishmen dance with very little clothing to LMFAO's 'Sexy And I Know It' - renamed to 'Jexy And I Know It' for the celebratory video.

The even strip down to just two pieces of cardboard - one with a smiley face and one with the word 'Jexy' - covering up their manhood.

They also rip off their t-shirts and perform a number of sultry dance moves.

The twins, who took part in the competition earlier this year and came in eighth place with their hit 'Lipstick', told Digital Spy that they want to be involved next year and have already picked "an amazing song" to use if they get through:

"The UK better watch out. It's going to be huge! We're going to have an amazing song, an amazing dance team - we're going to go out there and do a huge mega-performance."

Watch their performance at 2011's Eurovision, and the recent interview in which they discuss plans to return and hopefully beat their debut position next May, here:

This event will take place online on January 31 and it will be the world’s first ever global virtual protest march.

Millions of avatars created by young people, celebrities, teachers and parents from around the world, will digitally march with placards across global websites to deliver a petition to a virtual United Nations (UN) building in New York asking that the UN make it a child’s right to live a life free from bullying.

Aston's avatar can be seen above and you can create your own avatar for this very important campaign at www.beatbullying.org/bigmarch.

The boyband member describes bullying as "disgusting" and he wants as many people to get involved so that young people can get the help that they need:

“Making someone feel scared or threatened is disgusting but bullying happens the world over and it is plain wrong. I never thought I would be affected by bullying but I was, and as a Beatbullying ambassador I know how important it is that young people get the support available at Cybermentors.org.uk and know that they are not alone...Bullies mustn’t get away with it. We need to make sure the world’s children are safe from bullying and abuse, so this year I’m taking part in Beatbullying’s The Big March 2012 to stop bullying around the world for good – join my avatar and march with thousands of others on the world’s first global virtual march at www.beatbullying.org/bigmarch".

Last year, over 800,000 people marched digitally on Downing Street so make sure you get involved in the Big March 2012 to make a difference.

Check out Pixie Lott's song, 'Get Weak', which she released for last year's campaign and JLS' latest video for 'Take A Chance On Me':