RTÉ Removes Kieran Cuddihy from Late Late Show Due to Newstalk Contract Restrictions
RTÉ has removed promotional materials featuring Kieran Cuddihy from its social media platforms. This decision comes following a statement from Newstalk, indicating that Cuddihy is still under contract with their network. Consequently, he will not appear on this week’s episode of the ‘Late Late Show’.
Newstalk reportedly issued legal notices to RTÉ and Cuddihy, asserting his contractual obligations remain intact. Cuddihy has been part of Newstalk since 2011, establishing a significant presence in the broadcasting industry.
RTÉ Radio 1 Schedule Overhaul
In conjunction with Cuddihy’s situation, RTÉ announced a significant reshuffle of its Radio 1 presenter lineup, introducing an all-new weekday schedule. This announcement was made on Friday morning.
New Hosts and Programming Changes
- David McCullagh: The current presenter of Six One News, confirmed as the new host of The Today Show, taking over from Claire Byrne.
- Oliver Callan: Will continue his program in an expanded format, now scheduled for 11am.
- Rachael English: Remains the host of RTÉ’s News at One during lunchtime.
- Louise Duffy: Launching a new one-hour show at 3pm on weekdays, featuring live music and celebrity guests.
- Drivetime: Hosted by Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin, now starting at 4pm, providing news coverage and cultural insights.
Upcoming Sports News Programme
A new sports news program will debut at 6pm, focusing on national and international sporting events. The exact host of this program has yet to be announced.
Additionally, RTÉ is set to introduce two new presenters to join Audrey Carville and Gavin Jennings on Morning Ireland, starting at 7am each weekday. Further details regarding these changes will be revealed in the coming weeks.
