Daniel O’Donnell ‘in Trouble’ with Wife Majella After Accidentally Showing Her in Bed on Live TV — “Oh God, It’s a Sight!”
Fans couldn’t stop laughing when Daniel O’Donnell found himself in a lighthearted mix-up on live television — and this time, it was his wife Majella who stole the show. During a remote interview on Ireland AM, the beloved Donegal singer accidentally revealed Majella relaxing in bed while he fumbled with his camera setup, leading to one of the funniest TV moments of the year.
The 60-year-old country legend was preparing for a live chat with presenters Muireann O’Connell and Tommy Bowe when the hilarious incident unfolded. As the show returned from a commercial break, viewers were greeted not by Daniel’s familiar smile — but by a glimpse of a hotel bed and a half-asleep Majella under the covers.
Muireann laughed as she recalled the behind-the-scenes confusion: “We were wondering where he was, and we thought, ‘Oh, that’s the bed, it’s not made.’ The next thing — Majella just popped up!” She added jokingly, “Daniel, we just want to apologise for making Majella move to the other side of the bed. We know she was a bit annoyed with us.”
Ever the gentleman, Daniel quickly reassured her: “Ah, she wasn’t annoyed at all.” From across the room, Majella’s voice chimed in cheerfully with a simple, “Yes,” confirming she’d taken it all in good humour.
Laughing along with the presenters, Daniel decided to embrace the moment — quite literally turning the camera toward Majella, who waved at viewers while still nestled in bed. “Oh God, it’s a sight,” Daniel chuckled as Muireann and Tommy broke into fits of laughter. Tommy teased, “You’re going to be in some trouble!”
The light-hearted exchange was classic O’Donnell charm — spontaneous, funny, and full of warmth. Fans quickly flooded social media with comments about the adorable moment, calling it “pure Daniel and Majella” and “the funniest thing to happen on morning TV in years.”
When he’s not unintentionally making headlines from hotel rooms, Daniel shared that he’s looking forward to a relaxing summer with his family. Speaking to RSVP, he said, “It’s everything really, and we do get a lot of time with them. In July, I’m taking off to Tenerife for two weeks with them — it’s their first time there.” He added fondly, “Olivia was there when she was small, but this will be their first real trip. I’m looking forward to the beach and all that kind of thing. It’s going to be great.”
Daniel also shared a sweet story about his grandchildren and the unique name they’ve given him. “Olivia called me Gaga from the very beginning, and nobody told her to do that — it’s not a common grandparent name,” he said. “The strangest thing is that my father’s mother, all of the grandchildren called her Gaga. I love that I’m called the same thing — it’s affectionate, and now little Archie does it too.”
As for whether his grandchildren might follow in his musical footsteps, Daniel smiled: “There’s a fair performance in them, but I don’t know if they’ll channel it onto the stage.”
Even after decades in the public eye, Daniel O’Donnell continues to charm fans not just with his music, but with his humility, humour, and devotion to family. And as for that morning TV mishap? It’s safe to say Majella’s good-natured smile — and Daniel’s sheepish grin — turned a potential blunder into another unforgettable O’Donnell moment.