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Extra.ie
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Maia Dunphy claps back at busy body after 'parenting advice'
Maia Dunphy has had enough of the fake do-gooders and has shared a message she received from a follower, with the contents shocking fans. The follower took it upon herself to share some career and parenting advice to the mum-of-one, and even suggested that Maia might be 'lonely'. Needless to say, Dunphy wasn't thrilled to receive such a message and took to social media to share her shock that a woman would send a message like this to another female, and explained how the follower is completely incorrect on all her points. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maïa Dunphy (@maiadunphy) She captioned the screenshot: 'I brought Tom to a work event this morning, something I often have to do, then there was shopping for new school shoes followed by the trade off of popping into Mark's Models to spend some of his birthday money. 'I have to work again this afternoon from home, and all his friends are away so he'll do some model building and then we're going swimming together! It's a massive juggle at the best of times, but summer is tougher and everywhere are reminders of the 'traditional' family units we're not in. 'I prioritise him over everything, and we do probably spend more time together than most mums and sons on account of our family logistics but that's just the way it is. There isn't another option and I wouldn't change it for the world! Maia Dunphy pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy 'I never shared images of him until he was about 7 or 8, when I was asked to find some kids for a charity photo and he asked could he be in it too, and I decided that was ok. So now I share a bit more of him. The fact is, we're together so much of the time it's pretty hard to share any of my life without sharing bits of him. I'm so lucky, he's the best little human in the world! 'Anyway, there's the preamble. I get sent a few nasty messages here and there, mostly on X and usually from anonymous Baz45825crypto type accounts. But every so often, I get one that stops me in my tracks… like this one from Fiona today. 'I could sit here and list off the ways in which I protect my son, the money I've turned down to use him in campaigns, the things I wouldn't dream of sharing online, etc etc, but I don't need to. The fact that another woman thought it would be a helpful thing to send someone a message like this is baffling!! Maia Dunphy pictured at Liz and Noel's Chernobyl Lunch 2025 to raise funds for Adi Roche's Chernobyl Children International Charity Pic: Brian McEvoy 'I could break down the psychology behind it, how it shows a very innate sense of superiority and passive aggressive judgmental nature (she must be a real joy to live with!) but really I just want to tell her to f*** off. So f*** off Fiona.' Needless to say her comments were soon flooded with support, with Ireland AM's Muireann O'Connell writing: 'Exhausting,' and former RTÉ weather presenter Joanna Donnelly sharing: 'We all get messages from Fiona's.' 'They mean well and would be horrified to find out that they're not only wrong and misguided they are also hurtful and unhelpful. You be you in this brave new world. Xx' Maia replied to Joanna, saying: 'I just don't understand how anyone could think messaging a stranger to tell them they're lonely and not getting parenting right could be received as well-meaning!'
Extra.ie
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Who will be the new Joe Duffy?
The date for potential presenters to apply for the position of Host of the RTE Flagship show ended today while the search for the new Joe Duffy rolls on. The national broadcaster had opened an 'expressions of interest' portal for hopefuls to submit their applications to take over from Joe Duffy who retired last week. And while RTE have identified a number of candidates, both internally and externally, there could be some wild cards thrown into the mix when they assess the submissions lodged through their jobs portal. Joe Duffy. Pic: Michael Chester As we revealed last week bosses at Montrose are keen to parachute in a number of household names over the next few weeks to test, live on air, how they fare hosting the show. An RTÉ source said Montrose bosses have identified five potential internal candidates to take over Duffy's coveted Radio 1 programme. Miriam O'Callaghan and Joe Duffy. Pic: Michael Chester These include the Drivetime duo Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra, regular Liveline stand-in Katie Hannon, Saturday show presenter Colm O'Mongáin, and Countrywide host Philip Boucher-Hayes, who has been standing in for Duffy all this week. Sarah McInerney pictured at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin. Pic: Brian McEvoy After Boucher-Hayes, three of his RTÉ radio colleagues will get their chance to impress in the Liveline hotseat, RTE confirmed last night. It is understood Katie Hannon has already done enough while filling in to stake her claim. Sources also said a 'serious shake-up' of RTÉ's Radio 1 stable is on the cards. One RTÉ insider told 'The race is on! There is a serious shake-up coming, especially in relation to Drivetime.' Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Photo by Ruth Medjber @ruthlessimagery 'So bosses here want to kind of sound out how they [McInerney and O hEadhra] do on Liveline.' But the portal could throw up a few dark horses meaning this race is by no means a one-horse presenting pony. Joe Duffy presenting his final farewell show in Studio 1 at the RTÉ Radio Centre. Pic: Andres Poveda And with the portal now closed the race is on to find the new Joe Duffy with the lucky candidate set to be announced next September ahead of the stations autumn/winter schedule launch.
Extra.ie
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Jennifer Zamparelli has 'absolutely no interest' in Liveline gig
Jennifer Zamparelli says 'nobody can take over' from Joe Duffy as she revealed whether she would be expressing interest in the Liveline gig. The countdown is well and truly on for a major change at RTÉ as Joe prepares to step down from Liveline after 27 years at the helm. Duffy will present his final show on Friday, June 27, in what is sure to be an emotional day. His farewell party is set to take place in the Duke Pub in Dublin City Centre right after the show. Joe Duffy. Pic: Mary Browne via RTÉ Speculation has been growing over who will replace Duffy, with bookies tipping the likes of Katie Hannon, whose current affairs show Upfront has just been scrapped by RTE, to take over. Oliver Callan, who currently hosts the 9am to 10am slot on RTÉ Radio One, is also gaining serious momentum as the next potential presenter of the iconic phone-in show. Speaking on Oliver Callan's show on Thursday, former 2FM star Jennifer Zamparelli, whose name has also been thrown into the mix, made it clear where she stands on the matter. Jennifer Zamparelli at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025. Pic: Brian McEvoy Despite previously telling The Irish Sun that she'd be 'mad' not to consider the role, she now told Oliver: 'Absolutely not. No interest, no.' The Dancing with the Stars host added: 'My view is that nobody can take over from Joe.' The RTÉ star left her radio gig with 2FM early in 2024 alongside a host of other big names, including The 2 Johnnies, Donncha O'Callaghan and Doireann Garrihy, who has since returned. Jennifer Zamparelli and husband Lauterio. Pic: Jennifer Zamparelli/Instagram The mother-of-two previously revealed that she was 'content' following her departure and now had some time where she could audition and make room for other exciting projects. Opening up about her 2FM departure on Thursday, Jennifer told Oliver: 'I did nothing initially. As women, we feel that we need to be doing all things, all the time, we must be busy.' The Dublin native also revealed she was surprised at the reaction of her children, Florence and Enzo, whom she shares with husband Lauterio, when she told them she was leaving radio. She said: 'Their reaction was quite surprising, because I've been in radio for 10 years and I've always worked in telly and radio, since they were alive,' adding that Florence was 'disappointed'. 'I was like 'oh my God, did I make the right decision?' You just can't win with kids, you absolutely can't.' Jennifer added: 'I miss it. I miss being on air. I miss the interaction with people, I miss the craic, I miss my team. But do I have any regrets? I don't think so, because I've been able to do so much other stuff.' Among the 'other stuff', of course, is Jennifer appearing in The Rocky Horror Show when the beloved musical returns to the Gaiety Theatre in August. The presenter and comic joins Jason Donovan who will return to the role of Frank N'Furter for the stage production.
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I feel so free' – RTE Kin star gets her hands dirty as she pursues new career path as gardener after TV show ended
RTE Kin star Yasmin Seky is getting her hands dirty in a completely new career path and said it makes her feel "so free". The Dublin beauty is best known as gangster's moll Nikita Murphy in the hit drama and more recently competed in season eight of Dancing With The Stars. 4 Yasmin Seky spoke to The Irish Sun at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 Credit: Brian McEvoy 4 Yasmin first appeared on screens in 2021 on RTE's Kin Credit: Netflix 4 Yasmin is working as a gardener Credit: Instagram The 26-year-old was the fourth celebrity to be After her time on the show came to an end, Yasmin ditched the glamorous ball gowns for some garden gloves and a rake. Yasmin is now working as a gardener at a plant nursery in South West Dublin. She has shown snippets of the overgrown plot with her fans on social media and said she has a "vision" for the soon-to-be allotment area. read more on yasmin seky Speaking about how her life has been lately, Yasmin told The Irish Sun: "I'm good. Relaxed, chilling, taking up a new career in gardening, doing things that I like to do. She added: "I just love being outside, I love nature. "At the moment I'm working in a nursery, a big apartment nursery. I just love it, it just makes me feel so free and connected to my side of the world." Yasmin began working at the plant nursery in March and admitted: "I've no idea what I'm going to grow but that's the fun of it." read more on the irish sun She "officially broke ground" on March 14 as she scraped back the top layer to expose the soil. Yasmin shares updates on the process over on her gardening Instagram page, @ Yasmin Seky gears up for Dancing With The Stars And while it seems like Yasmin already has her hands full - she is also still pursuing her acting career. She had her acting debut in RTE's crime drama Kin when she broke out on screens in 2021 playing Nikita Murphy, the partner of gang enforcer Eric 'Viking' Kinsella, played by Sam Keeley. Yasmin most recently worked on a new Channel 5 series, The Puzzle Lady, which was filmed in Belfast and is coming out next month. The series, based on the best-selling books by American author Parnell Hall, follows a strange murder investigation in Bakerbury. TOP TV Yasmin revealed: "I play an English solicitor, so I'm the complete opposite to Nikita." When asked how she got on speaking with an English accent, Yasmin said: "Oh my God! I remember the first day I went in and I was like, 'Um, was that okay?', he did the first scene and he was like, 'Yeah, no, it's fine'. "And then he was like, 'You can just do a Dublin accent if you want'. I was like, 'No, no, I'm going to stick with an English accent'. "Turns out the person that was playing alongside me was also from Dublin and he had to put on an English accent. "So in the end, probably both would have been from Dublin!" Actress Phyllis Logan; best known for playing Mrs Hughes in the award-winning television series Downton Abbey, plays the titular role of Cora Felton in the drama. 4 Yasmin has said her new job makes her feel 'free' Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bonnie Ryan opens up on ‘busy' life in New York as RTE star sister begs her to settle down in Ireland
BONNIE Ryan has opened up on her "busy" life in New York with her hubby as her RTE star sister Lottie encouraged her to settle down in Ireland. The Irish influencer and her hubby John Greenhalgh moved to New York together back in 2023. 4 Bonnie Ryan spoke to The Irish Sun at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin last week Credit: Brian McEvoy 4 Bonnie got married to her longterm love three years ago Credit: Social Media Collect 4 Bonnie will be celebrating her wedding anniversary with all her family in Italy Credit: Brian McEvoy keeps her love life relatively private and doesn't show her hubby's face on social media. The couple tied the knot at a quaint old St Augustine's church in the village of La Machi, Italy on May 23, 2022. The 32-year-old didn't get to celebrate her anniversary on the day as she had flown to Dublin to attend the Platinum VIP Awards with her mum Morah and her sisters Lottie and Babette. Speaking on the red carpet at the event, Bonnie told : "My poor husband has been left again. I think I've left him for a third year wedding anniversary, never together. read more on bonnie ryan "So he flies into Dublin tomorrow. We're going to get to spend time then. Three years. Where's the time gone? It's actually, it's terrifying." However, Bonnie will be marking the happy occasion with a family holiday. Bonnie's 2FM host sister Lottie, who No One Else Will Listen with, explained: "We're actually going on a holiday together back to where the wedding was next week. "We're going on a big f***ing piss up in Italy and we're going to record an episode of the podcast there." read more on the irish sun Bonnie added: "We're going to record the podcast. We're going to drink loads of spritzes. Lottie joked: "We'll be locked with like Italian grannies speaking in broken English. It'll be brilliant." Bonnie Ryan reveals heartbreaking final chat with radio icon dad Bonnie replied: "I'm going to throw my hat in the ring and see if I can speak any Italian. So it's going to be great." The influencer has spoke about her life with her hubby in New York City and said she "loves it". She said: "I'm living in New York so I flew in yesterday and I'm just kind of running on nothing. But it's all exciting. "I love it. It's like New York just is New York. It's exactly what you think it's going to be. It's busy. It's lights, camera, action. Everyone's running around like headless chickens. "It's an absolute grind. Everyone's working nonstop and also out all the time. It's exactly what you think New York is going to be." 'ADVENTURE' Lottie said that she's "impressed" as she previously tried to live in the Big Apple but "only lasted six months". Bonnie added: "I love it but Dublin's always home though. The minute I land in Dublin I'm like…" And Lottie was quick to interject and shouted out: "She's not settling in New York. She's not f***ing settling in New York, if that's what you're getting at." Bonnie replied: "I'll be back. Hence why I literally jump on a plane and I'm back all the time. "But for right now it's just a bit of an adventure. Do it when I can, why not?" And while Bonnie loves life in the city that never sleeps, she does find it tough being away from her family. STAR'S GRIEF It was the 15th anniversary of her beloved dad passing this year on on April 30 2010 . Speaking about the day, Lottie said: "I think you find that hard." Bonnie responded: "Yeah I do find stuff like that hard. Obviously I wish I could just click my fingers and I could be home for things like that. "But in saying that as well, even with the pod, we've been talking more than we probably would talk if I lived in Ireland. "It's great to FaceTime, it's great to audio note. Those things help so much." Lottie added: "Big events are s***." Bonnie replied: "Yeah that is. At the end of the day, obviously the big events that you miss are going to be hard. "But then I come back and we have great craic." 4 Bonnie has said she "loves" living in New York Credit: .instagram/@bonnieryan
