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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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‘You've got me mixed up' says RTE Fair City star as he calls out Ireland AM hosts after their major blunder on air
IRELAND AM host Tommy Bowe made a major blunder while interviewing a guest this week. Gerard Jordan, who's best known for his role as Steo Nash in the hit soap, sat down with 3 Karen and Tommy co-hosted Ireland AM together on Thursday Credit: VMTV 3 Gerard Jordan appeared on Ireland AM as a guest Credit: VMTV 3 Gerard called out Karen and Tommy on their mistake Credit: VMTV However, the hosts had their wires crossed and mixed up some of the the Dubliner's credentials with an English actor with the same name. When introducing Gerard to viewers, Karen mentioned some shows that she thought he had acted in. She said: "He has overcome the carnage of Carrigstown, faced down the White Walkers in During their chat, Tommy also spoke about the hit series saying: "Obviously you're involved in read more on ireland am The 34-year-old pulled up the presenters on the incorrect information saying: "I wasn't on Karen and Tommy both looked surprised as Karen asked: "You have another one. Is there another one?" The dad-of-eight replied: "Yeah there's another one, yeah. I wasn't on Game of Thrones or Derry Girl, but I was just on Fair City." Tommy attempted to save himself saying: "I was thinking you've got the hair. I was thinking you've just been growing the beard. read more on the irish sun "This is it. I mean, after eight kids, you should look disheveled, you should be on Game of Thrones as well." Gerard didn't look too offended by the mix up and replied: "You know, if Game of Thrones are doing a remake, give me a shout." Ireland AM studio turns into disco The actor met his partner Jo 11 years ago and the pair both shared a dream of Gerard told The Irish Independent: "I have always loved the idea of a full, lively house. The kind of place where there is always laughing or someone needing a snack or needing something.' FAMILY MAN The actor became a dad at just 25-years-old and said while it seems "young", he felt "very mature" and knew it was something himself and Jo both wanted. The pair now have eight children; Jasper, 10, Hugo, nine, River, seven, Sage, five, Saint, three, Zen, two, Enzo, one, and Halo, who is just 12 weeks old. The family-of-ten lives in the Liberties, Dublin. As well as Gerard's glitzy showbiz job, he works for a company that sells credit card terminals. He explained: "I'm not back [in Fair City] until August so it's a big gap. You have to have something else going on because otherwise you would run out of money very quickly with eight kids." Gerard spoke about how himself and his partner make sure to budget "perfectly" for their big family by forward planning. He said: 'There's a lot of mouths to feed. There's a lot of outgoings with kids… with certain trips with school, and things that bubble up. So you have to have an 'emergency fund' packed away and ready to go."
The Irish Sun
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 3 Eric Roberts replaced Tommy Bowe on air today Credit: VMTV 3 Alan Hughes returned to screens after his procedure Credit: VMTV 3 Muireann, Tommy and Alan co-host Ireland AM on weekdays Credit: VMTV 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. read more on ireland am 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." read more on the irish sun 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."
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘As if his head wasn't big enough' says Muireann O'Connell as tensions rise on Ireland AM with multiple digs taken
THINGS heated up on Ireland AM this morning as Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe took live digs at each other. The Virgin Media stars returned on air today alongside Advertisement 2 Muireann, Tommy and Alan were all left stitches on air Credit: VMTV 2 Tommy hit back at Muireann during the show Credit: VMTV The Catholic Church is beginning the highly choreographed process of choosing its new leader following the death of Pope Francis. The presenters were speaking about who the new pope will be throughout the show. Deric Hartigan, who was reporting live from the Wake Museum in Waterford to look through some artefacts, joked about Tommy becoming the new pope. He said: "We have the pipe here. We could have some white smoke from Waterford. Papa Bowe, it's got a ring to it. Pope Bowe." Advertisement read more on ireland am The former rugby star added: "I like that Deric." Later on in the show, they were talking about whether or not people remove their shoes at their door when entering their home. Advertisement read more on the irish sun Exclusive Latest Alan said with surprise: "Well, we have been inundated with people who sort of said, 'Yes, that's exactly what we do'." Muireann read out a viewer message saying: "Anita has a no shoe policy in her house. But for people who don't want to take them off, Anita has those little booties that you put over your shoes if you're in a hospital… the elastic blue booties." Ireland AM star marks career milestone after first weekend on air and fans say he's 'a natural' The Limerick native remarked: "My God, I use them when I'm viewing houses. Some houses have them when you're viewing them. "That's the only time I've ever put one of those on is viewing houses." Advertisement Tommy asked: "If you turned up to Anita's house now and she asked to put the shoes on." Muireann replied: "I'd have no issue with putting on the booties. I wouldn't take off my shoes." Alan remarked: "Muireann just has a thing about taking off her shoes." SHOE GATE The presenter added: "Yeah, I just wouldn't like to do it." Advertisement Tommy quizzed his co-hosts further saying: "When you walk into the door, do you keep shoes on?" Muireann and Alan both said in unison, "yeah". Tommy disagreed saying: "I'd probably take the shoes off when I go in through the door." And when Muireann admitted that she puts her slippers on, Tommy quickly said: "Well, then we're all the same." Advertisement Muireann replied: "No, I know, but I'd wear my slippers running out to the car as well. They're not just house shoes." Tommy pointed out: "Yeah. But you're taking your shoes off at the front door." 'WE'RE NOT AS RIVETING' Muireann argued back saying: "Not always. It's if I'm being comfortable." Alan looked baffled by the extensive house etiquette conversation and said: "I swear to God, I never, never come across this." Advertisement Muireann joked about Tommy's podcast, who he hosts with his pal Donncha O'Callaghan, saying: "Lads, you know what? There's a podcast in that. "Tommy will be talking about his podcast this week. [Saying], 'So Donner, do you take your shoes off when you go in?', 45 minutes, not a bit of rugby says." The Monaghan native didn't take too kindly to her jibe and hit back saying: "It'll be a lot more riveting than talking to these two." Alan burst out laughing while Muireann joined in on the laughs. Advertisement Teasing the next segment, Tommy said: "Alright then, coming up, we're going to talk about Pope movies with Brian Lloyd." Muireann slagged him saying: "Oh my God, that's so riveting." Speaking to the viewers, she added: "Plus up next, actor and playwright Stephen Jones, he's going to talk about his recent project. "Alan's going to do that with me, because we're not as riveting." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's nice to be back', says Ireland AM star as he reunites with co-hosts on return to show after sun-soaked break
IRELAND AM star Tommy Bowe has said "it's nice to be back" as he returned on air. The Monaghan native had been missing from the hit morning show all last week as hosts such as Siomha Ni Ruairc and Ray Foley filled in for him. 3 Muireann, Alan and Tommy are Ireland AM's mainstay hosts Credit: Instagram 3 Tommy returned on air today Credit: VMTV However, the former rugby star decided to take off work for the Easter break to spend some quality time with his family. The 41-year-old and his wife Lucy, who he married to on June 14, 2015, in Wales, brought their kids kids Emma, seven, and Jamie, four, on a And after 12 days off air, the dad-of-two is finally back on the iconic burgundy couch. read more on ireland am Tommy hasn'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?" Most read on the irish sun Tommy replied: "Of course it is, yes. Good morning everybody!" On the show before his break, Tommy was shocked as he was Ireland AM stars find out if they're smarter than 6th classer Himself and Muireann sat down with journalist Louise Burne to discuss how the phrase "thank you" is becoming "endangered". In a recent poll by Louise told Muireann and Tommy that Gen Zers prefer to use However, she admitted: "I just think emojis are very passive aggressive." Tommy immediately sat back in his seat and responded: "But I use an emoji?" 'I'M RUDE' Louise retaliated: "No I think that's so passive aggressive." A confused Tommy asked: "Okay but what does passive aggressive mean?" Louise replied: "Like just say thank you?" The shocked host added: "But a But Louise still reckoned that sending a thumbs up was simply "rude". A wide-eyed Tommy was astonished by the statement as he exclaimed: "It's rude?! Wow well I'm a Gen Zer then." Muireann began to chuckle in the background and sarcastically said: "Oo Tommy Bowe is rude." Tommy then awkwardly turned to face the camera and stated: "Well, I'm rude there you have it, don't be texting me." 3 Tommy had been off air for almost two weeks Credit: VMTV
