Angela Scanlon is set to takeover Saturday night TV with a brand new RTE series kicking-off in March.
She’s one of Ireland and the UK’s most in-demand presenters, hosting a BBC radio show for the past few years.
And this spring, RTE has confirmed she will front a brand-new Saturday night entertainment programme called ‘Angela Scanlon’s Ask Me Anything.’
Taking over the time previously held by Ray D’Arcy and currently Tommy Tiernan on RTE One, the red headed presenter will bring fresh wit and humour to the prime slot.
The show has promised to feature surprises and unexpected revelations for the guests as they all agree to be asked absolutely anything.
Breaking her silence on the new gig, Scanlon, 36, said: “I cannot wait to get home and get stuck in.
"It’s always been a dream of mine to have a show where I can let loose and Saturday night feels like the perfect time to do it.
"I can’t promise Oprah, but I’m trying to have a house kitten on set (ginger obviously), I’ll keep you posted on that.”
Meanwhile, John McHugh, Group Head of RTE Entertainment and Music, said: “I’ve been a long time fan of Angela’s and have really enjoyed watching her huge success in the UK over the past few years.
“I can’t wait to see her bring her playful personality and wry sense of humour back to Irish screens in our exciting new format.
"Angela Scanlon’s Ask Me Anything will be a spontaneous and unpredictable programme where everything is on the table and nothing is off limits - Angela is perfect for it.”
Meath-born Scanlon started her broadcasting career in RTÉ as a stylist on Off The Rails, before going on to host documentaries 'Oi Ginger, Angela Scanlon: Full Frontal and Angela Scanlons Close Encounters.'
She most recently worked for RTÉ on 'Getaways' and a one off live broadcast 'Growing Up Live.'
In the UK Angela has hosted BBC One’s flagship programme 'The One Show' and previously hosted 'Robot Wars' with fellow countryman Dara Ó’Briain.
She currently fronts 'Your Home Made Perfect' on BBC Two which starts its second series this year.
The mum of one recently presented Dragons’ Den special - Pitches to Riches.
She also has her own show on BBC Radio 2 and in 2019 launched her podcast 'Thanks A Million.'
She is mildly obsessed with Instagram and will be posting with her own signature brand of gentle relentlessness.
- Angela Scanlon’s Ask Me Anything will be broadcast on Saturdays at 9.40pm on RTE One for eight weeks and also available on RTE Player.
