Daniel O’Donnell Accidentally Shows Wife Majella in Bed During Live TV Interview
Irish country star Daniel O’Donnell had viewers in stitches on Monday morning after accidentally broadcasting his wife Majella in bed during a live interview on Ireland AM.
The hilarious mishap unfolded as the 60-year-old singer tried to set up his camera remotely from his hotel room. Presenters Muireann O’Connell and Tommy Bowe explained that, during the ad break, they were wondering where Daniel had gone when suddenly the camera panned to an unmade bed — and a sleepy Majella popped into frame.
Muireann joked, “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.” Daniel quickly reassured them, laughing: “Ah, she wasn’t annoyed at all.”
Majella then called out from the background to confirm: “Yes.” A few moments later, Daniel cheekily turned the camera back towards his wife, who waved from under the covers, leaving both presenters in hysterics. “Oh God, it’s a sight,” Daniel quipped, while Tommy warned, “You’re going to be in some trouble.”
Despite the slip-up, the mood stayed lighthearted. Daniel also spoke about his upcoming family holiday, revealing he plans to take his grandchildren to Tenerife for the first time this summer. “I’m looking forward to the beach and all that kind of thing. It’s going to be great,” he said.
The Donegal native also shared that his first grandchild Olivia surprised him with the affectionate nickname “Gaga” — the same name used for his own grandmother. “Nobody told her to do that. It’s kind of affectionate too, and of course now Archie does as well,” he explained.
Although his grandchildren already show signs of having a flair for performance, Daniel admitted he’s not sure they’ll follow in his musical footsteps: “There’s a fair performance, but I don’t know if they’ll channel it onto the stage.”
Fans flooded social media with amused reactions to the incident, with many saying it was a glimpse of Daniel and Majella’s natural charm and warmth that has made them one of Ireland’s most beloved couples.