Grainne Seoige has denied rumours that she is planning to leave Daybreak. The presenter told the Irish Evening Herald that she is "only getting warmed up" and defended the show's ratings. "The figures are doing well actually," she said. "They have plans for so much more. It's just fantastic it's growing." Seoige added that she has loved working on the show, saying: "I'm only [just] back from Afghanistan. It was an amazing experience and I'm going to Lapland the (more)...
- 11/22/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Daybreak's features editor has insisted that ITV's new breakfast programme will not copy The One Show. Irish presenter Grainne Seoige told The Mirror that there will be "obvious" comparisons made because of Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley. "I never measure against anyone else or compare my work to anyone else," she said. "I just do what I do." She continued: "Obviously Christine and Adrian did (more)...
- 9/9/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
A survey on LastMinute.ie has shown that Irish women believe Colin Farrell is the ideal holiday companion. The ex-bad boy Farrell and his cheeky charm managed to win the top spot over Irish American comic Des Bishop and rugby stars Tommy Bowe and Brian O’Driscoll to win. Carey Withey of lastminute.com said: "We're not surprised by the choices, there's not many people, myself included, who wouldn't mind holidaying with Colin Farrell! Through the survey LastMinute.ie also learnt that their respondents looked for a good sense of humor, honesty and thoughtfulness in their ideal celebrity companion. It’s not surprise that Irish politicians were voted the worst possible companions by 43 percent of those asked. International, again no surprise, that George Clooney was popular. In fact the Irish American beat the gorgeous and quirky Johnny Depp. Other winners: Most popular female celebs to holiday with (Irish): 1. Kathryn Thomas...
- 8/6/2010
- IrishCentral
Kate Garraway has been confirmed as part of the Daybreak editorial team. The GMTV presenter will join anchors Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley from September as the entertainment editor. Garraway's role will include covering all the major showbiz stories, interviewing A-list stars and covering entertainment events around the world. Steve Hargreave will work alongside Garraway as the entertainment correspondent. Speaking about her new role, the 43-year-old said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to spread my wings in an exciting new role. Showbusiness is big business and Daybreak will be the place for all the big interviews and stories." Meanwhile, John Stapleton has been confirmed as the show's special correspondent, Richard Gaisford will be the chief correspondent, Dr Hilary Jones continues as the health editor, while Grainne Seoige will be (more)...
- 7/20/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Rte host Grainne Seoige could be lined-up to become Adrian Chiles's co-presenter when he joins GMTV, rumours have suggested. Grainne, who presents an Irish version of Britain’s Got Talent, has received a warm response from viewers after appearing as a stand-in on sports slots on the breakfast show. A GMTV source told The Mirror: "Grainne is proving a massive hit with viewers - especially the men. "People are asking for her hand in marriage and (more)...
- 4/28/2010
- by By Michael Simon
- Digital Spy
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