Blathnaid Treacy has finished up her stint as co-host of the Today Show following the announcement that three others will take over from next week.
The presenter has spent the last few weeks covering for Sinead Kennedy as she began her maternity leave, and now, after a month of fun and frolics, Blathnaid is handing the reins over to Rachel Allen, Una Healy and Elaine Kinsella.
Sharing a pic on set, Blathnaid said, “Last day in the hot seat! I’ve had a ball the last fews weeks, thanks Daithi and all the team for taking me under your wing.
“Thank you to the amazing glam squad Kate Noonan and Stephen Hennessy for looking after me too.”
This won’t be the last we’ll see of Blathnaid though, as she will still make regular appearances, presenting fashion and entertainment news segments.
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Rachel Allen will be joining Daithi on Tuesday April 6th. While she’s no stranger to the show, regularly presenting cooking segments, she’s excited to try on her hosting shoes.
She says: “I’ve always enjoyed cooking on the Today show as I am a great friend of the programme. I love working with the crew and I’m looking forward to joining Dáithí on the couch.”
Singer Una Healy will join Dáithí for two shows on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April.
Una said: “I’m such a big fan of Today and have loved performing and being interviewed in previous years. The tables have turned and I’m really looking forward to presenting and having great craic alongside Daithi O’Sé!”
Radio presenter Elaine Kinsella appears on Today regularly as part of the panel of journalists discussing the issues of the day, some of which are topical and a few quirky ones too.
Elaine will sit in the presenter’s chair on the 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th April meaning that Dáithí will be joined by a fellow Kerry woman for four shows.
Sharing her delight Elaine said, “I’m absolutely delighted to get the opportunity to guest present on Today. This is my fourth season as a panellist on the show and I enjoy every appearance so much.
“I love the atmosphere in the Cork studio and the entire team has always made me feel so welcome. I’ve a great rapport with Daíthí (the fact that we’re both from the Kingdom helps!) and I think we’ll have a lot of fun together.”
Tune in to Today each afternoon at 3.30 PM on RTÉ One.