The Tonight Show (Irish TV programme) explained

Genre:Current affairs programme
Presenter:Claire Brock (2021 - Present)
Matt Cooper (2017-2021)
Ivan Yates (2017-2020)
Ciara Doherty (2020-present)
Country:Republic of Ireland
Location:Virgin Media TV3 HD Studio,
Ballymount, Dublin
Runtime:45 minutes
Channel:Virgin Media One
Last Aired:present

The Tonight Show is an Irish news analysis, current affairs and politics programme broadcast on Virgin Media One (formerly known as "TV3") since September 2017.[1] The series is hosted by Claire Brock.[2] Ivan Yates and Matt Cooper original hosted the show.[3] [4] Ivan Yates left the show on 23 July 2020,[5] while on the 10 August 2021, Matt Cooper announced that he would also be leaving the show.[6] The show replaced similar programme titled Tonight with Vincent Browne.

Notes and References

  1. News: TV3 announces host of new shows as part of New Season launch. 28 September 2017. Xpose.ie. TV3 Group. 30 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Ward. Shauna. 29 August 2021. Virgin Media's Claire Brock announced as new host of The Tonight Show after Matt Cooper's shock departure. 30 August 2021. rsvp live.
  3. News: Brophy. Daragh. Confirmed: Ivan Yates and Matt Cooper will be taking over from Vincent Browne. 28 September 2017. thejournal.ie. 30 August 2017.
  4. News: Slattery. Laura. TV3 bets on 'Ireland's Got Talent' in new season of shows. 28 September 2017. The Irish Times. 30 August 2017.
  5. Web site: Ivan Yates' last ever Tonight Show.
  6. Web site: Bray. Allison. 10 August 2021. Matt Cooper announces he is leaving The Tonight Show. 30 August 2021.