26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Major Ireland AM shake-up to line-up as Tommy Bowe's missing and Alan Hughes returns on air after health scare
IRELAND AM star Tommy Bowe was missing on air this morning and replaced by a well-known presenter.
The hit morning show is fronted by
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Eric Roberts replaced Tommy Bowe on air today
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Alan Hughes returned to screens after his procedure
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Muireann, Tommy and Alan co-host Ireland AM on weekdays
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However, the line-up often changes due to the presenter's taking holidays or personal reasons.
Last week Alan had time off work as he had to go to Bon Secours Hospital Dublin for a
Thankfully, the Dubliner was back to his usual self and returned on air this morning.
However, Tommy was missing from the show and was replaced by popular TikTok star Eric Roberts.
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The Donegal native only hosted his first midweek programme last Wednesday and came back for more.
And as Muireann welcomed viewers onto the this morning, Alan took the time to congratulate her on
He said: "We're in the presence of the most stylish woman in Ireland."
A humble Muireann replied: "Oh stop it. You're so annoying."
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Alan continued on saying: "The winner of the VIP Style Award, the Most Stylish Woman in Ireland decided to come into work on Monday and grace us with her presence."
A photo of Muireann looking very glam wearing a pink ball gown came up on the screen and Muireann joked: "How could I be wearing less clothes than I was on a Friday night and a Monday morning?
Ireland AM star jokes about co-host lineup
"That is terrible."
Alan laughed and said: "Congratulations darling."
The Limerick beauty thanked the viewers saying: "Huge thank you to you for voting because that is why I got that lovely award.
"So thank you so much to the viewers of Ireland AM. You're absolutely the best. And he [Alan] was straight up to me, straight up."
'LEFT OUT'
Alan added: "You looked stunning. You really did and congratulations."
Muireann responded: "And you looked stunning too. Anyway, thanks. That's good. Let's move on."
And when Eric appeared on screens sitting on the iconic couch, he joked about feeling "left out".
The Donegal native said: "Congratulations to you both on your nomination and award.
"Deric was nominated as well so I just feel very left out here in the studio. Maybe next year."
