IRELAND AM star Muireann O’Connell has apologised to viewers after a series of on air blunders with Tommy Bowe.
The Virgin Media hosts sat down with Elaina Ryan, who’s the CEO of Children’s Books Ireland, to showcase a variety of kids books.
Muireann introduced the segment and mistakingly said “source” instead of “stories”.
The Limerick native was quick to correct herself saying: “Now from interactive source.. I’ll try that again, interactive stories to suspense-filled reads.”
The popular presenter made a dig at herself as she added: “We’ve got a range of reading recommendations for your children this morning who will be able to read better than I can.
“Let’s be perfectly frank. Get them reading earlier than me.”
Tommy replied: “Better than me, I hope.”
During the segment, Tommy read out of the books as “Mary Murphy’s Forever Friends”.
Elaina rectified the mistake and she responded: “Friends Forever is a fabulous book.”
Tommy and Muireann burst out laughing and put their hands over their face in shame.
Muireann told viewers: “We just need to apologise on how we’re on doing on our reading this morning.”
She added sarcastically: “Myself and Tommy have our heads in the game.”
Tommy joked: “At the top of this [book], you told me to get a copy, I did and it still didn’t kick in yet.”
And as the chat ended, Muireann hilariously made another mistake as she pronounced their guest Coleen Noleen’s name wrong.
She then said: “I can’t speak!”
Muireann often shares behind-the-scenes snippets of herself getting ready for the show on Instagram.
GORGE IN GREEN
On Monday, the 41-year-old decided to go “full leprechaun stereotype” for St Patrick’s Day.
The Virgin Media star recorded herself posing in a stunning emerald green midi dress.
The fitted satin dress featured a high neckline with a halter-style cut.
Muireann opted to style the dress with a pair of gold knee high boots and a matching gold belt.
She captioned her post: “Can’t say I didn’t get into the spirit.
“Work outfit: Dress: old @andotherstories shrunk it in the wash, (they always have a version of this dress in. Colours change). Boots: @riverislandpr before Christmas.”
Muireann and Tommy were left in stitches on air[/caption]
