Joe Duffy's Liveline replacement for first week off air confirmed by RTE
RTÉ has announced who'll take over Liveline duties next week in the wake of Joe Duffy's departure.
After an iconic 27-year tenure, the broadcasting legend bid farewell to his Radio 1 show on Friday. RTE is now on the hunt for Joe's replacement, with the big reveal expected to be announced in the autumn.
Ahead of his final show on Friday, Joe, age 69, assured fans that Liveline would continue without interruption, airing as usual come Monday.
Philip Boucher-Hayes is set to step into the presenter's shoes for the upcoming week. Philip, the voice behind Radio 1's Countrywide and a seasoned stand-in for Liveline, is no stranger to RTÉ listeners.
He's also a regular substitute on Today With Claire Byrne. While rumours swirl about the next permanent voice of Liveline, listeners will likely be on tenterhooks until the official word drops this autumn.
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Whispers suggested Katie Hannon was poised to succeed Joe after her TV venture, Upfront with Katie Hannon, was cancelled post three series, not returning this September. However, Katie will continue at the helm of RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast and is lined up to present a new TV project in the lead-up to the Presidential election later this year, reports RSVP Live.
Katie stated: "I'm very proud of what we achieved on Upfront. We managed to buck the international trend and actually grew our audience on linear television and our digital footprint."
Meanwhile, Joe kept his final sign off from Liveline on Friday short and sweet, and even revived his iconic pandemic sign-off 'wash your hands'.
He told listeners: "That's all from me on Liveline. Goodbye from Studio 1, and remember, 51551. Wash your hands.
"Love you all. It's been a privilege. It's been a privilege."
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