December 25, 2011 (2011-12-25) – January 4, 2013 (2013-01-04); 2014
OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory is an Irish children's reality television series starring pop legends Jedward.[1] For its third series, following the departure of Jedward, the series was relaunched as Una's Dream Ticket, now hosted by The Saturdays member Una Healy.[2]
In each episode, the hosts helped to fulfil the wishes of children who had written in to the show, as their "Dream Tickets" (Golden Tickets based on those from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).[3] The wishes involve such activities as meeting players from Manchester United,[4] swimming with a dolphin,[5] interviewing TV presenter Ryan Tubridy,[6] meeting pop group The Saturdays[7] and reading the television news,[8] as well as wishes involving Jedward themselves. Every episode begins with a musical performance from Jedward.[9]
The first series of OMG! Jedward's Dream Factory began broadcast on Christmas Day 2011, playing every day until 3 January. The second series also began broadcast on Christmas Day 2012 and screened until 4 January, with no show on 31 December.[13][14]
Jedward help Luka meet his favourite players from Manchester United and give him the opportunity to be their player escort at their next game, they then help Fiona create a flashmob in the city and help Lynsey get a professional make over in time to meet her favorite band, The Saturdays.
Ben & Conor Cuffe Christian Kearney Aoife Malone Kayla Walsh
Play with the RTÉ Orchestra Be a pilot Perform with Royseven Design an outfit for Jedward
26 December 2011 (2011-12-26)
Jedward help aspiring twin musicians Ben and Conor from County Kilkenny play with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, help an aspiring pilot named Christian get flying lessons, have their young fan Kayla design an outfit for them and Aoife gets to meet her favorite band Royseven and perform with them.
Conor Leigh Katie Quirke Caoimhne Quinn St Thomas' Hip Hop Crew
Make a giant bar of chocolate Interview Ryan Tubridy Acting with Saoirse Ronan Dance with Jedward
27 December 2011 (2011-12-27)
Jedward's biggest Fan, Conor, gets to live his dream making chocolate bars, Katie gets to host The Late Late Show and interview Ryan Tubridy. Caoimhe gets acting lessons with Saoirse Ronan and St Thomas' Hip Hop Crew gets to perform with Jedward.
Work with celebrity hairdresser Be a radio DJ Cooking with Rachel Allen Play tennis with Conor Niland
28 December 2011 (2011-12-28)
Aspiring hairdresser Scott gets his first haircutting session in a real salon while Una gets to work with Hector in RTÉ 2fm, Edel and Kate get to meet and cook with Rachel Allen and Jenny gets to play tennis with Conor Niland.
Chloe, Kayleigh & Gradie Chloe Hayes Sophie Spain Ross Gibney
Get a Jedward makeover Train with the Irish soccer team Be a journalist Learn BMX tricks from a pro
29 December 2011 (2011-12-29)
3 young fans of Jedward get a Jedward makeover, while Chloe gets to meet Robbie Keane and The Republic of Ireland national football team, while Ross learns some new BMX bike tricks and Sophie gets to live her dream as a journalist.
Work as a Dublin Zoo vet Learn magic with Keith Barry Appear on Ros na Rún Dance with Jedward
30 December 2011 (2011-12-30)
Killian meets Keith Barry and learns a few tricks from him. Ishtara gets to appear on her favorite TV Show and Jacqueline gets to work in Dublin Zoo and 14 lucky viewers dance with Jedward.
Aspiring News Reader Cian from Sligo gets to work as a newscaster and meets his favorite news anchor Bryan Dobson. Laura and Niamh become Jedward's tour manager for the day. Niamh gets to work with the Garda Mounted Unit while Ailbhe gets to work with Kiss magazine.
Shonagh Harris Stephen Byrne Laura Prior Isabelle O'Sullivan & friends
Work on Fair City Spend a day with the army Meet darts champ Phil Taylor Perform a song for Jedward
1 January 2012 (2012-01-01)
Stephen trains with the army, Shonagh gets to go on the set of Fair City, meet her favorite cast members and even record a small scene, Isabelle and her friends sing their self penned song for Jedward and Laura gets to meet and play darts with world champion Phil Taylor.
Commentate a soccer match Be a zookeeper Ballet lesson from Monica Loughman
2 January 2012 (2012-01-02)
Aaron gets to work as a football commentator with Darragh Maloney. Enya and Eimear pair up to work in the zoo together, while Doireann gets to meet Monica Loughman and perform ballet with her.
Hannah Roberts Aaron Hurley Aoife Dardis Grace Collins
Swim with dolphins Present a TRTÉ show Meet Les Misérables cast Work with chef Derry Clarke
3 January 2012 (2012-01-03)
Hannah gets to swim with Fungi the Dingle Dolphin, aspiring TV presenter Aaron gets the surprise of presenting his favorite show, Elev8 on TRTÉ, Drama Queen Aoife gets to travel to London and see Les Misérables and meet the cast while Grace gets to cook up a meal for Aidan Power with Derry Clarke.
