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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 johnnies | History Defined

Louis Walsh opens up about 'mini heart attack' on Celebrity Big Brother and why he regrets going on

During his time on the show, Walsh revealed that he been diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer during lockdown

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Crunch talks at RTE Radio 1 as latest JNLR figures show plummet in ratings as Today FM celebrates increase

The most notable drop came at Morning Ireland and News At One

Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

2FM boss Dan Healy admits he was never going to sack the 2 Johnnies over their controversial RTE debut

Exclusive: The comedy duo caused major uproar for the station when they first started

Irish Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

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'Expect a culture shock' - The 2 Johnnies heading to UK as new show announced

“We plan to knock down every door and taboo with no topic too big or small"

Irish Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

The 2 Johnnies announce new 'Pints in a Field' festival next summer with special guests confirmed

The comedians, musicians and RTE 2FM presenters have said it'll be their "biggest challenge yet" as they take their podcast to the live stage once more, only this time it's set to be bigger and better

Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

Hollywood icon Jamie Lee Curtis leads packed RTE Late Late Show line-up this Friday night

Graham Norton, Brian O'Driscoll and the 2 Johnnies will also appear

Irish Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Ryan Tubridy tells the 2 Johnnies he can see his future away from TV and radio

'Once the Late Late Show ends for me, it is all to play for. I could end up anywhere doing anything. I’m quite excited'

Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

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New twist in RTE the Two Johnnies catfish saga as band say she attends their gigs

David revealed to Extra.ie that he found out through messages, he said: “'I got more text messages about the GAA thing than I did about my own song,'

Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2022

Roz Purcell and Emma Power to takeover 2 Johnnies RTE 2fm radio show as they head stateside

'Emma and I will be full of energy coming into studio each day. I’m so proud to be filling in for The 2 Johnnies.'

Irish Mirror · Jun 10, 2022

The 2 Johnnies to share update on bewildering GAA catfish story within days as saga continues

It seems fans' prayers have been answered as another update and a third instalment of the story is set to be released soon

Irish Mirror · May 28, 2022

Ulster GAA stars among those targeted in 'catfishing ordeal'

"She has used these accounts to catfish approximately 40 men from all four provinces"

Belfast Live · May 25, 2022

The 2 Johnnies share update on 'catfishing' ordeal as same woman targets 40 people including GAA and media stars

Host Johnny O’ Brien had previously shared his experience of being catfished by a woman he had met on Instagram

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2022

Liam Gallagher 'sometimes' watches GAA and says Dublin are 'always smashing them out of it'

He said he did not believe in the Mayo football curse

Dublin Live · May 10, 2022

Liam Gallagher tells The 2 Johnnies he's planning massive 80th for his Irish mammy

He also said he'd be in Ireland for his mother's 80th birthday next year

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

The 2 Johnnies return to RTE and open their 2FM show differently than many listeners expected

Many listeners were curious to see whether the comedians' recent controversy would be addressed

Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2022

The 2 Johnnies release new tune The Streets Of San Francisco as they prepare to return to RTE 2FM show after 'sexism' controversy

Packed with Irish sayings, it is one of the most Irish song's you will ever hear

Dublin Live · Mar 1, 2022

RTE 2FM welcome back The 2 Johnnies after apologising for controversial content on their social media

The boys found themselves at the centre of controversy after launching they were accused of airing “sexist and insulting comments” to promote their show

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

RTE confirm return date for The 2 Johnnies after 'serious' investigation into 'breach'

RTE 2fm's boss said: “We took this very seriously. So seriously that The 2 Johnnies were taken off air"

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Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Who are The 2 Johnnies? Inside the lives and careers of the comedy duo after RTE controversy

While the pair haven't commented on their next steps after the controversy, let's take a look at what they've done in the past and what their private lives are like.

Dublin Live · Feb 26, 2022

The 2 Johnnies say they didn't go far enough to condemn 'offensive' radio clips

They were accused of airing 'sexist and insulting comments'

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

The 2 Johnnies issue second apology in video over 'sexist' remarks as RTE future hangs in the balance

"We're comedians and we try to be funny, sometimes we get it wrong and we've made mistakes here"

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Johnny B of the 2 Johnnies defends duo live on RTE Liveline as he's grilled by host over comments

The podcaster’s turned presenters found themselves in the centre of controversy this week after they were accused of airing ‘sexist and insulting comments’ in their podcast, and clips used to promote their new 2fm radio show

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Former RTE 2FM DJ Keith Walsh defends The 2 Johnnies over controversial promo clip

The duo were accused of airing ‘sexist and insulting comments’ in their podcast and clips used to promote their new show on 2FM.

Dublin Live · Feb 24, 2022

RTE take The 2 Johnnies off air as it reviews video branded 'demeaning' to women

The duo addressed the controversy in a statement released this afternoon, apologising for the "offensive" posts

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

RTE’s newest recruits The 2 Johnnies forced to issue apology after being blasted for 'sexist' content

"This is not who we are nor what we stand for"

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