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Jeremy Edwards was left fuming at the judges comments (Picture: ITV)

Jeremy Edwards teamed up with former Strictly dancer Brendan Cole on The X Factor: Celebrity, but it seems like he didn’t have the most enjoyable time.

The 48-year-old actor, most known for playing Kurt Benson in Hollyoaks, formed a duo with Brendan to audition for the show, where they sang a cover of Kylie Minogue’s Love At First Sight.

Before the pair sang, however, judge Louis Walsh appeared to have irked Jeremy after failing to recognise who he was.

‘I know you, you’re off Strictly Come Dancing,’ Louis said, pointing to Brendan.

‘Brendan and? Jeremy, what show are you on?’

In response, Jeremy said: ‘I’m currently on Millie Inbetween, the number one kids show in the country. I’ve just been around.’

After the performance, and some negative feedback from Howie Mandel and Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell added: ‘Can I say something? I believe the most important thing is who do the public want to see through? The audience who have watched you Brendan in particular.’

Looking at Jeremy, Simon added: ‘I don’t know you so well, but 16 million people have watched you every week. Let’s not forget that.’

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Jeremy Edwards was left fuming (Picture: ITV)

Speaking after the critique among the other contestants, Jeremy was clearly upset by the negative reaction, saying: ‘They were really mean and that’s upsetting because it’s like okay we’re trying.

‘We’re off the TV in England and people know us and they love us.

‘I don’t know that was a bit mean. I don’t like people being mean.’

Viewers however weren’t exactly feeling the sympathy.

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Other contestants on the show included a Love Island supergroup, Glee’s Kevin McHale, and Martin Bashir who left everyone in tears.

The X Factor: Celebrity is available on ITV Player.

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