FUN REVEAL: Daniel and Majella O’Donnell’s Water-Skiing Antics on Their US Road Trip Leave Fans in Hysterics
It seems that no matter where they go, Daniel and Majella O’Donnell manage to charm and entertain the nation — and this week’s episode of their new travel series proved exactly that. The beloved couple returned to Irish TV screens with the first installment of Daniel and Majella’s US Road Trip, and viewers couldn’t stop laughing as the pair took on some unforgettable adventures across America.
The show, which follows the couple as they journey across the United States in their RV, offers a perfect mix of travel, humor, and heart. Building on the success of their hit series Room to Improve and B&B Road Trip, fans were thrilled to see Daniel and Majella back together — this time exploring the open roads of the American Midwest.
When Daniel was invited to perform a concert in North Dakota, the couple decided to turn the opportunity into the trip of a lifetime. From baseball fields to rollercoasters, the O’Donnells dove headfirst into every American pastime they could find — and the results were pure comedy gold.
The highlight of Sunday night’s episode came when Daniel and Majella visited the Mad City Water-Ski Team in Wisconsin, whose members were more than happy to teach the couple how to glide — or, in Daniel’s case, tumble — across the lake.
Of course, the pair weren’t expecting to become instant pros, but that didn’t stop them from giving it their all. As Daniel strapped himself in and attempted to balance on the skis, chaos (and hilarity) ensued. Viewers erupted in laughter as he let out what one fan described as “a scream like a banshee” while skimming — or rather, bouncing — across the water.
Majella’s attempt wasn’t any smoother. Within seconds of trying, she lost her balance and fell flat into the lake with a splash that had both the ski team and the audience in stitches. Thankfully, she popped up laughing, drenched but unhurt. Fans took to social media to share their reactions, with one viewer tweeting, “This is hilarious. Daniel screaming like a banshee on the water skis!” while another admitted, “I can’t breathe over Majella — she’s brilliant.”
But the water-skiing fiasco wasn’t the only laugh of the night. Later in the episode, Majella joined a gospel choir in Milwaukee and decided to show off her “flossing” dance moves — much to Daniel’s amusement and the internet’s delight. The moment quickly went viral, with fans calling it one of the funniest scenes ever to appear on Irish TV.
Between the laughter and the lighthearted mishaps, the show reminded viewers why Daniel and Majella O’Donnell remain one of Ireland’s favorite couples. Their chemistry, humor, and down-to-earth charm have long been the heart of their TV success. Whether they’re performing duets, renovating B&Bs, or learning to water-ski in America, they bring warmth and joy wherever they go.
As one fan summed it up perfectly: “They’re national treasures. No matter what they do, it’s impossible not to smile watching them.”
So while Daniel may not be joining the next water-skiing championship anytime soon, one thing’s for sure — the O’Donnells’ adventures across America are keeping viewers laughing every step of the way.