‘Are you happy to have me back?' – Ireland AM guest host ‘steals mum-to-be co-host's thunder' as he returns to studio
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and
usually present the hit breakfast show weekly from 7am until 10am on Monday to Thursday.
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Siomha, Kevin and Alan co-hosted Ireland AM this morning
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Siomha updated viewers on her pregnancy
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Kevin got a round of applause on his return to the Virgin Media studip
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However, both Tommy and Muireann are currently enjoying some well deserved
.
An array of fan fave hosts have been filling in for the mainstays all week.
Today, weekend presenter Siomha Ni Ruairc and podcaster I'm Grand Mam, who made his
Siomha
and her
fighter hubby Cathal
Pendred
revealed yesterday that they are
together.
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Alan started off the show by
The Ballyfermot native said: "Keeping myself and Siomha company this morning is the host of I'm Grand Mam podcast, the only and only, ladies and gentleman, Kevin Twomey."
Kevin looked very pleased with himself as he replied: "Good morning gang, how are things?
"Are you happy to have me back? Nod of approval from everyone here."
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Alan told everyone in the studio to "give us a round of applause as well".
Kevin lapped up the cheering and added: "I'm stealing Siomha's thunder."
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The Lucan native had revealed when she'll be heading on maternity leave saying: "Thanks honey. I'm due in January so I should be around here until Christmas time."
At the end of the segment, Siomha turned to Alan and remarked: "Can i just say, I didn't get a round of applause for my news."
Alan joked: "She's demanding already. What's she going to be like by Christmas?"
And when Alan asked whether she knows the gender of her baby, Siomha revealed: "I'm not finding out.
REVEAL PARTY
"My way of looking at it is - I think I can Google anything in the world but I can't Google, 'What's in my womb', so I want it to be a surprise."
Alan asked: "So you're not going to do one of these reveal parties?"
Siomha said: "No, I'm going to keep it the old fashion way."
Siomha and Cathal recently
The couple went back to Lough Eske Castle in Donegal where they had previously said "I do".
The Dublin raised star posted a series of adorable snaps from their love-filled trip.
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