BBC Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise star says ‘hope this doesn’t disappoint’ as he makes announcement
Former Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise star Ardal O'Hanlon appeared on Good Morning Britain alongside Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley
Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise star Ardal O’Hanlon has shared a career announcement as he shut down a return to his iconic TV role 30 years after it first aired.
During Thursday’s (February 27) episode of the ITV hit breakfast show Good Morning Britain, hosts Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley were joined by Ardal and the duo couldn’t help but mention the actor’s role on Father Ted.
The star, 59, took on the role as Father Dougal MacGuire 30 years ago and the show went on to gain a huge fanbase and is one of Britain’s best-ever sitcoms.
Kate asked: “It’s turning 30 in April and a lot of fans are very passionate about that. Does it feel like a long time and will you be reliving it or is it all in the past?”
It appears as though Ardal has no plans of returning to the role as he replied: “I hope this doesn’t disappoint Father Ted fans but the day we stopped filming is the day as a serious professional you just move on. You just have to because you can’t dwell on the past.”
Ardal o Hanlon appeared on GMB on Thursday morning (Image: ITV)
Kate then said: “Do people let you move on.” Everyone burst out laughing as Ardal revealed: “No they don’t at all.”
He continued: “You know, you’re just on to the next job whether it’s a TV job or back in a role doing stand up or writing, making documentaries or raising a family.”
Richard went on to point out: “Do you have a view on the story that broke last week. I’ll give you my view, I think it’s preposterous but on the re-runs of the series Father Ted, they are going to be putting trigger warnings. Warning that you might find some of them offensive.”
Ardal O’Hanlon shared a career announcement on GMB (Image: ITV)
Ardal said: “I know. I’m with you on that, I don’t get it. Maybe you should have trigger warnings going into the supermarket as well. Some of the foods might offend you so where do we start and where do we end. It is truly ridiculous.”
The actor continued: “You’ve got to give people some credit.” Richard jumped in: “Absolutely, for intelligence and a sense perspective. If there are references which possibly wouldn’t be made in 2025 but that’s because it was shot 30 years ago guys.”
Good Morning Britian airs weekdays from 6am on ITV and ITVX
