Kieran Cuddihy gets ready to take the hotseat as the new presenter of the Tonight Show
There’s been plenty of movement in media land of late with hosts quitting shows (or returning), and now a radio presenter is stepping in front of the cameras as the new host of The Tonight Show.
Ciara Doherty and Claire Brock announced in November that they’d be leaving Virgin Media’s flagship current affairs programme, with both saying they were looking forward to what lies ahead.
This week Kieran Cuddihy will begin his new role as presenter of the popular political show.
Kieran, who is from Kilkenny, is the presenter of Newstalk's drivetime show The Hard Shoulder and will continue in that role while also hosting The Tonight Show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Commenting on his new role, Kieran said: ‘I’m really excited to have the opportunity to present such an important show. When you look at the presenters that have gone before me, you realise what an institution the show has become over the years.
‘What The Tonight Show has consistently taught us is that current affairs programming doesn’t have to be staid and predictable - it can be engaging, informative and entertaining when done right.
‘That’s exactly what I’ll be aiming for every Tuesday and Wednesday. I can’t wait.’
Kieran's tenure as host comes after Virgin Media made the decision to scale back The Tonight Show's schedule, reducing weekly episodes from four to two.
Ruairi Carroll, Head of News at Virgin Media Television, is delighted to have Kieran on board with the show and said: 'The Tonight Show has never been afraid to ask tough questions and is always engaging.
'I have no doubt Kieran will not only maintain the reputation for high standards that our viewers expect but take it to new heights.'
The Tonight Show airs every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 pm, with Kieran taking up hosting duties from March 4.
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