Irish CNN reporter Donie O’Sullivan has been dubbed a “national treasure” after appearing on The Late Late Show on Friday night.
The Kerry native found himself trending on Twitter back in January, after he impressed CNN viewers with his calm reporting during the Capitol Hill riots in Washington D.C.
Four people died and multiple people were injured after Trump supporters broke into the US Capitol building, protesting Joe Biden’s election victory.
In the midst of the madness, Donie shared live updates from outside the Capitol building, which won him a lot of fans on social media.
Donie’s newfound fame was covered by multiple outlets in Ireland, and he subsequently made an appearance on The Late Late Show in January via video link.
Months later, the 29-year-old was invited to appear on the show in person to chat about his adventures in America’s hinterland.
It’s safe to say Donie made quite an impression with viewers, and has since been dubbed a “national treasure” on Twitter.
Watching The #LateLateShow and @donie is so down to earth, he’s for sure a National treasure!
— pamela laird (@Pamela_Laird) September 3, 2021
I LOVE @donie ! So well spoken and so naturally funny 👏🏼👏🏼#LateLateShow
— David Hammond (@MrDavidHammond) September 3, 2021
Great appearance by @donie from @CNN and of course his Mam and Dad on the #LateLateShow and how @MrTaytoIreland saved him 🤣
— antoinette (@antoabs) September 3, 2021
Love @donie, would be great if @rte could snap him as next #LateLateShow host.
— Julie Lynch (@jujervis) September 3, 2021
Loving watching @donie on the #latelateshow welcome home! Putting @Caherciveen on the map! pic.twitter.com/DfyyjWLNJo
— Denise Forde (@akaTheduchess) September 3, 2021
Starting an official request to get @donie to present the #latelatetoyshow
— Mary (@pippylow) September 3, 2021
@donie is brilliant, so bloody smart and great craic, every man and womans dream!!! #LateLateShow
— Ruth Carter (@ruthcartertuam) September 3, 2021
Donie is just brilliant 😄🤩 #LateLateShow #donie @donie pic.twitter.com/SX0NQ94daZ
— c_.babsyc (@c_babsy) September 3, 2021
@donie is a national treasure and ill take anyone who disagrees 😂 @RTELateLateShow #LateLateShow
— DamianColemanPhotography (@DamianColemanPh) September 3, 2021
Ah @donie, what a fantastic guest on the #LateLateShow – good craic, cheerful & full of banter!
— Louise (@LouTroy81) September 3, 2021
