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The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Hunky' Ireland AM star looks ‘much younger' as he reveals major transformation on air & steals co-host's thunder
AN IRELAND AM star showed up his co-hosts on air today after revealing his major transformation. Advertisement 3 Muireann, Alan and Tommy returned on air today Credit: Instagram 3 Deric showed off his new haircut on air Credit: Instagram 3 Deric got his long locks cut off Credit: Instagram Weatherman Deric Hartigan was also back on screens reporting live from Tipperary. And the Deric, who's known for his curly locks, wanted a fresh new look and decided to ditch his long hair for a crew cut. The popular presenter looked dapper wearing a black and blue polo top, a pair of light-wash denim jeans and black trainers. Advertisement read more on ireland am Welcoming Deric on air today, Alan remarked: "Now he's lost about a stone of hair." Deric, who was very chirpy, said: "Good morning Al. Welcome down here to Tipperary. "It's our trip to Tipp ahead of the All-Ireland on Sunday with the county taking on Cork for the first time ever would you believe in "I've got the blue and gold on. I've got the championship haircut. Good morning Tipp!" Advertisement read more on the irish sun Breaking Breaking Muireann stood beside Tommy in the Virgin Media studio and explained how Deric showed him up. She said: "Tommy got a haircut and he was like, 'Everyone's going to be like, 'Oh look at my new haircut'', and Deric comes in and steals your thunder." Deric Hartigan's fans say he's 'best' as he leaves Ireland AM stars Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe in stitches Tommy took his defeat on the chin and complimented Deric saying: "I am in awe man. That is some haircut. Ready for the championship you are this morning. Fair play." Muireann added: "An All-Ireland haircut VS a Lions haircut. That's what it is!" Advertisement 'SO HANDOME' And viewers were also blown away by the hunky hair cut and flooded Deric with compliments. RTE star Audrey wrote: "Stop. The. Lights. You look incredible!!!" Jayne commented: "Omg much younger on you, genuinely fabulous." Advertisement Rebecca said: "So handsome." Jan remarked: "Hunk."


The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland AM star Tommy Bowe takes dig at Muireann O'Connell as they discuss women's odour on air
IRELAND AM star Tommy Bowe took a dig at Muireann O'Connell as they discussed women's odour. The former rugby star returned on air today for his usual telly shenanigans alongside Muireann and Alan. 3 Tommy returned on air to co-host with Muireann today Credit: VMTV 3 Tommy took a dig at Muireann Credit: VMTV 3 Tommy had everyone in stitches laughing Credit: VMTV Tommy had been missing from screens since April 10 as he took a week off work to spend time with his wife and kids during the Easter break. Back and better than ever, the dad-of-two poked fun at Muireann one of the segments this morning. The pair sat down with journalist Sinead O'Carroll to speak about a new research that shows women can sniff out new friends. Sinead explained: "This was a friendship formation study done by Cornell University in New York. Scientists decided to capture what they call the diplomatic odour. read more on ireland am "So the odour you have because of all the choices you have made in your day. So instead of your natural odour, like what you smell like when you wake up, it's like, the things that you do in your life. "And then that women judge each other on what this smell is and can decide pretty quickly whether this is going to mean a friendship." Sinead asked Muireann what she smells like and the Limerick native replied: "I'm just trying to think, we've got a girl date on Thursday. "So I'm like, 'What are we, what is the smell?'. You just... you smell of smart, she smells of smart." read more on the irish sun Tommy took the golden opportunity to throw shade at Muireann as he joked: "Well opposites attract." He had everyone on set in stitches laughing as Muireann shouted out: "You are such a pup." Ireland AM star Tommy Bowe returns to show after break When Tommy was asked what male smells he likes, Muireann cut across him and gave a shout out to his very own fragrance. She said: "Flow by Bowe, if you smell Flow By Bowe you're fine." 'IT'S SCIENCE' Tommy added: "Everyone will be friends with you then." Sinead remarked: "Advertising Standards of Ireland onto you." Muireann responded saying: "It's science, Ireland AM science." Tommy didn't let the holiday blues get to him as he was all smiles while arriving on set to the Virgin Media studios this morning. Muireann took a video of herself reuniting with Tommy and shouted out: "Look who joined us again!" Tommy added" "I'm back... [it's] nice to be back." Muireann, laughing, asked: "Is it, really?" Tommy replied: "Of course it is, yes. Good morning everybody!"