TV3 have dropped day-time show Late Lunch Live – in favour of an evening chat show with Martin King and Lucy Kennedy.
The pair were already hosting the earlier show which involved interviewing stars, cooking demonstrations and fashion segments.
Now a new series The 7 O’Clock show will air instead from next month.
“The new format will see a mix of new features and old favourites from ‘Late Lunch Live’ as well as an array of well-known guests and lots of audience interaction,” a statement read.
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“The 7 O’ Clock Show’ will air 7–8pm weeknights on TV3 from Monday 16th February.”
The show will now go up against soap Emmerdale, which is currently airing on rival channel UTV Ireland.
Martin King said he was happy about the move:
“For ‘Late Lunch Live’ we were in the kids paddling pool with all our guests, but ‘The 7 O’ Clock Show’ means we’ll be on the diving board about to jump into the grown-ups pool, and I can’t wait!”
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And co-host Lucy said she is looking forward to moving the audience to the later time.
“Ever since we found out we’re packing our bags and heading to 7 o’clock I’ve been bursting to tell everyone,” she said.
” The most exciting thing is that it still states in my contract – they have to feed me live on telly!
“We’ve a loyal audience but this new slot at 7pm will allow us to bring the madness to a much wider audience. It’s so exciting!”
