LIGHT-HEARTED MOMENT: Majella O’Donnell Charms Viewers on Angela Scanlon’s Ask Me Anything
Fans of Irish television were treated to plenty of laughter and a few surprises when Majella O’Donnell, wife of beloved entertainer Daniel O’Donnell, appeared on the season premiere of Angela Scanlon’s Ask Me Anything. The lively conversation showed Majella exactly as audiences love her — funny, candid, and completely unfiltered.
Joining fellow guests Keith Duffy and Jarlath Regan, the 63-year-old from Thurles, Co. Tipperary looked radiant and relaxed as she reminisced about her early years, her tattoos, and the ways she and Daniel keep their marriage grounded after more than two decades together.
Right from the start, host Angela Scanlon made it clear the interview would be playful. Handing Majella a light-hearted choice between “life, music, or mischief,” Angela invited her to pick a theme and promised not to hold back. Majella laughed and quipped, “Don’t be bold now,” before choosing to talk about what she called her “wild streak.”
She recalled her younger years in London, moving there at 18 after growing up under a strict but loving father. “When you’re 17, you’re a child and have rules,” she said. “But the minute you finish school, you’re suddenly free — and off you go into the world.” That sense of independence, she explained, shaped her outlook and later gave her the confidence to balance career, motherhood, and marriage in the public eye.
The conversation soon turned to her love of music. Majella admitted she has always had eclectic tastes, from Irish folk to reggae, and then surprised everyone by bursting into a cheerful rendition of Bob Marley’s No Woman, No Cry. The audience applauded as she danced lightly in her chair, proving once again that humor and joy are never far from her heart.
When asked how she and Daniel O’Donnell keep their relationship strong despite years of touring and media attention, Majella’s answer was simple: “Respect, kindness, and laughter. You have to remember to laugh together.” She added that Daniel remains her best friend and the calm center in her life. “He’s patient, he listens, and he never takes himself too seriously. That’s why it works.”
Throughout the interview, Majella’s honesty and warmth shone through. Even when Angela teased her about being “a little bit wild,” Majella took it in stride, saying that life is about balance — a mix of responsibility and fun. Viewers flooded social media afterward with praise for her openness, calling her “refreshingly real,” “a national treasure,” and “proof that grace and humor can go hand in hand.”
For longtime fans of the O’Donnells, the appearance offered a delightful reminder that behind the beloved singer stands a woman every bit as engaging and down-to-earth. As one viewer wrote, “Majella made the whole country smile tonight.”
With her wit, warmth, and wisdom, Majella O’Donnell turned what could have been an ordinary talk-show chat into a feel-good celebration of honesty and joy — and once again showed why she continues to capture hearts across Ireland and beyond.