Country music legend Daniel O’Donnell brought laughter to viewers this Monday during his live interview on Ireland AM, but it wasn’t just his charming personality that had everyone talking. A lighthearted mishap during the segment led to a funny—and slightly embarrassing—moment for the 60-year-old star and his wife, Majella.
As Daniel was preparing for his remote interview with hosts Muireann O’Connell and Tommy Bowe, he struggled a bit with positioning his camera. In his efforts, however, he accidentally caught his wife, Majella, still sound asleep in their hotel bed! The unintentional scene left viewers in stitches, and the hosts couldn’t help but joke about the situation.
Muireann O’Connell, always quick with a quip, teased, “We were wondering where he was, and then, oh, that’s the bed, it’s not made. The next thing, Majella just popped up!” The comment had both hosts laughing, with Muireann cheekily adding, “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.”
Unfazed by the funny mix-up, Daniel responded with his usual easy-going demeanor, reassuring everyone that Majella wasn’t bothered by the incident. “Ah, she wasn’t annoyed at all,” he said with a smile. When the hosts pressed, asking if Majella had forgiven them for interrupting her sleep, Majella, from the background, jokingly called out, “Yes.”
Not one to shy away from a laugh, Daniel kept the fun going by giving an impromptu tour of the room, swiveling the camera toward Majella, who was still lounging in bed. “Oh god, it’s a sight!” Daniel laughed, prompting even more laughter from Muireann and Tommy, who couldn’t contain their amusement.
Tommy Bowe, ever the mischievous host, jokingly warned, “You’re going to be in some trouble,” making the lighthearted moment even more memorable. After the chaos, Daniel shared some heartwarming updates about his family, revealing his excitement for a laid-back summer vacation with his loved ones in Tenerife. “In July, I’m taking off to Tenerife for two weeks with them. Olivia was there when she was small, but it’s the first time they’re going to be there. I’m looking forward to the beach and all that kind of thing. It’s going to be great,” he said.
Daniel also shared a sweet surprise about his first grandchild, Olivia, who calls him “Gaga.” He explained, “Olivia called me Gaga from the very beginning and nobody told her to do that because it’s not a very common grandparent name.” The coincidence, however, was touching as Daniel recalled how his own grandmother had been called “Gaga” by her grandchildren. “The strangest thing of all is that my father’s mother, all of the grandchildren called her Gaga,” Daniel added. “It’s kind of affectionate too, and of course, now Archie does now too.”
The hilarious moment on Ireland AM, combined with Daniel’s sweet family anecdotes, delighted fans and added to the long list of reasons why Daniel O’Donnell remains one of Ireland’s most beloved and endearing stars. Whether he’s making mistakes on live TV or sharing heartwarming family moments, Daniel’s charm and humor continue to shine brightly.