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Xposé
''Xposé'' is an entertainment, fashion and beauty programme that aired on Irish television from 2007 to 2019. It was broadcast every Friday at 18:00 on Virgin Media One. It ran for a 3-day week at 20:00 on Virgin Media Two (previously known as "3e"). It originally aired weekdays for 30 minutes, with advertising; later it broadcast for 60 minutes, with advertising. History and format The show was first broadcast on 16 April 2007, at 6pm, with an initial budget of €600,000. ''TV3 News @ 6.30'' was axed, in order to make room in the schedule for the show, with ''Hollyoaks'' moving to 6.30 before it was later axed and replaced with ''Friends''. Lorraine Keane's entertainment update on TV3 News broadcasts was also removed. The show's format was similar to that of American celebrity news and gossip programmes, such as ''E! News'' and ''Entertainment Tonight'', covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. It was produced in-house by Virgin Media with a team of r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV3 (Ireland)
Virgin Media One, also called Virgin One, is an Irish free-to-air television channel owned by Virgin Media Ireland (part of Liberty Global), operated through its subsidiary Virgin Media Television. The channel was known until 30 August 2018 as TV3 (and until 2006 as TV Three, launched on 20 September 1998), becoming Ireland's first commercial television channel. Its name was changed to Virgin Media One on the same day. The channel broadcasts a mix of Irish programming and acquired programming from ITV and others. History In October 1988, the Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC) was set up to regulate new independent stations. Following this TV3 was intended to be the Republic of Ireland's third terrestrial channel. The original broadcasting licence was granted to a consortium ''Tullamore Beta Ltd'' in 1990 (some of this consortium made up of Windmill Lane Productions and Paul McGuinness). It was originally envisaged that the channel would broadcast solely ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Media One
Virgin Media One, also called Virgin One, is an Irish free-to-air television channel owned by Virgin Media Ireland (part of Liberty Global), operated through its subsidiary Virgin Media Television. The channel was known until 30 August 2018 as TV3 (and until 2006 as TV Three, launched on 20 September 1998), becoming Ireland's first commercial television channel. Its name was changed to Virgin Media One on the same day. The channel broadcasts a mix of Irish programming and acquired programming from ITV and others. History In October 1988, the Independent Radio and Television Commission (IRTC) was set up to regulate new independent stations. Following this TV3 was intended to be the Republic of Ireland's third terrestrial channel. The original broadcasting licence was granted to a consortium ''Tullamore Beta Ltd'' in 1990 (some of this consortium made up of Windmill Lane Productions and Paul McGuinness). It was originally envisaged that the channel would broadcast solely on c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Koster
Karen Koster (born 9 April 1981) is an Irish-Dutch television presenter, known for her work on ''Xposé'' and ''Ireland AM''. Education She graduated from Trinity College Dublin, in 2003 with a degree in English Literature and French. Career In 2001, she was runner up in Raidió Teilifís Éireann's ''The Selection Box''. She joined TV3 as a weather presenter on Ireland AM in 2004. She presented ''Xposé'' from 2007 until its cancellation in 2019. She rejoined ''Ireland AM'' in 2019 as maternity cover for Ciara Doherty before becoming a permanent co-host following the cancellation of Xposé and departure of original presenter Mark Cagney. Personal life In 2013 she married her businessman boyfriend of six years John McGuire jr. in Sicily, Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirsteen O'Sullivan
Kirsteen O'Sullivan (born 24 November 1979) is a Scottish presenter on TV3 in Ireland. O'Sullivan joined TV3 in July 2009 as a freelance journalist on TV3 News. She presented TV3's motoring show ''Xccelerate'' and has appeared as a reporter on GMTV. She began presenting TV3's coverage of the UEFA Champions League in February 2010. She was a hit with the nation's football fans. On 23 November 2011, on the eve of her 32nd birthday, it was announced that O'Sullivan had become an Xposé girl. She became cover for host Aisling O'Loughlin who went on maternity leave. O'Sullivan's first official ''Xposé'' interview was with Tommy Hilfiger Thomas Jacob Hilfiger ( /hɪlˈfɪgər/; born March 24, 1951) is an American fashion designer and the founder of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation. After starting his career by co-founding a chain of jeans/fashion stores called People's Place in upst ... in London. Kirsteen has also starred in several '' Just for Laughs'' pranks. References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 6 O'Clock Show
''The Six O'Clock Show'' is an Irish evening-time television show on Virgin Media One (formerly known as "TV3"). It is a live show, and provides chat, live music, cooking, entertainment, showbiz and technology updates. It replaced '' The 7 O'Clock Show'' as ''Emmerdale'' and '' Coronation Street'' returned to TV3. Background ''The Six O'Clock Show'' first began as an early afternoon show live on TV3 then called ''Late Lunch Live''. As part of the revamp of TV3's daytime schedule due to falling audience figures an extended version of ''Ireland AM'' and ''Late Lunch Live'' replaced ''The Morning Show''. ''Late Lunch Live'' premiered on 30 September 2013, airing every Monday to Friday from 14:00. By 2014 the show was moved to a new timeslot of 15:30 to 16:30. The programme featured in-studio guests, live performances, updates on showbiz, TV, technology, events around the country and general chat with its daily guests. On 30 January 2015 the TV3 Group confirmed ''Late Lunch Live' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassie Stokes
Cassie Stokes (born 5 April 1987) is a television presenter with TV3. Career She initially joined TV3 as a Promotions Assistant. She appeared on-screen as the Twitter correspondent on ''Tonight with Vincent Browne'', helping the experienced journalist figure out how to use the "Tweet machine" live on air. Mario Rosenstock referred to her in his television sketches on the programme ahead of the 2011 general election. She considers Browne her mentor and maintained contact with him for years afterwards. She worked as a cyber reporter on the 3e programme ''FYI'' for three years until 2013. She left Ireland in 2013 and worked as a co-host on ''Entertainment Tonight Canada''. TV3 asked her to audition as a presenter on ''Xposé'' as cover for Karen Koster and Aisling O'Loughlin Aisling O'Loughlin (born 1978) is best known for co-presenting TV3's ''Xposé'' since 2007. Early life Born in Shannon, County Clare, Shannon, County Clare, O'Loughlin was educated locally before later att ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Cannon
Lisa Cannon (born June 1978) is an Irish television presenter and producer known for her work with ''Xposé'' ''Ireland AM'' and ''Box Office'' all broadcast on Virgin Media Television where Cannon has been a presenter for 11 years. Early life Born in Dublin in 1978, to secondary school teachers Michael and Laura Cannon, Cannon attended the private girls' Mount Anville Secondary School, where she was a prefect/head girl, and was the recipient of the school prize for outstanding achievement in the arts, presented by the Irish President Mary McAleese. She went on to study at Trinity College, Dublin, where she graduated with a B.A in Drama & Theatre Studies, and an M.A in Film. Career Cannon started her media career with a five-year stint on FM104 and Dublin's Q102 and in print journalism, before moving to Ireland's national television networks RTÉ, working on '' Nationwide'' and then to TV3 (now Virgin Media Television), where she has spent over 10 years. She currently a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Media Two
Virgin Media Two, also called Virgin Two, is an Irish free-to-air television channel operated by Virgin Media Television (a subsidiary of Virgin Media Ireland). History 2006–2009 Channel 6 was launched on 30 March 2006, then operated by Kish Media's subsidiary Channel 6 Broadcasting Ltd. Kish Media was a consortium made up of Tullamore Beta Ltd (Windmill Lane Productions & Paul McGuinness ( U2 manager); owners of TV3), the Barry family of Barry's Tea, and Gowan Group. In its infant stages, the channels consortium invested €14 million to fund the project. It was anticipated that Channel 6 would launch further channels including a Channel 6+1 service and a music channel. In 2008, Kish Media announced the channel was for sale. In July 2008, it was confirmed that TV3 had purchased Kish Media for €10 million. The channel continued to broadcast as Channel 6 for a further six months, when TV3 began to promote Channel 6 programming on its main channel. The station's first m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorraine Keane
Lorraine Keane (born 1972 or 1973) is an IFTA-nominated Irish broadcaster and journalist. She is best known as the entertainment news correspondent for TV3 and presenter of the daily entertainment show Xpose. Keane announced her departure from the show on 21 April 2009. Television career Lorraine joined the TV3 news team from her position as manager of AA Roadwatch, where she had worked for the previous seven years, broadcasting live on Radio 1 and 2FM every day. During that time Lorraine also presented various independent productions for RTÉ, including ''Live at 3'', ''Start Me Up'', ''Drive'' and ''RPM Motorsport''. Lorraine has written columns for '' VIP magazine'', ''Ireland on Sunday'' and the '' Star on Sunday'' newspapers. As an experienced master of ceremonies she is a regular host of high-profile events/awards ceremonies across the country. These have included introducing Charles, Prince of Wales on his first visit to Dublin and welcoming U.S. President Bill Clinton, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenda Gilson
Glenda Gilson (born 3 March 1981) is an Irish people, Irish former Model (person), model and television presenter. Career Beauty Gilson represented Ireland in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic in 2002 in Oahu and went on to win the title for Europe. Her success secured widespread international exposure, as she appeared in the pages of ''Cosmopolitan'', ''Marie Claire'' and ''Company'' and Ireland's own ''VIP''. Presenting In 2006, Gilson embarked on a presenting career, appearing as the face of Irish music channel Bubble Hits hosting the news and entertainment show ''Glenda's Showbiz Gossip''. She presented Xposé from 2008 until its cancellation in 2019. In March 2008, she appeared as a Celebrity Bainisteoir#Contestants, contestant on the RTÉ Reality television, reality show, ''Celebrity Bainisteoir''. In 2012, Gilson appeared as a contestant on the TV3 ireland, TV3 reality show, ''Celebrity Salon.'' In December 2017, Gilson was announced as the host of Ireland's Got Talent compani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Doherty
Michelle Doherty is an Irish radio/television presenter, model, actress, and DJ. She has presented various television shows including ''Xposé'', a daily entertainment/celebrity gossip TV show on '' TV3'' in Ireland, Arthur's Day, RTÉ Two television series '' Under Ether'', the weekday breakfast show, Pure Morning on Phantom FM now TXFM, and '' Night Shift'' and ''Day Shift'' on Channel 6 for a number of years before the closure of the station on 31 December 2008. Career Doherty is a model with Morgan The Agency, having got her career break whilst working in Dublin, Ireland as an air stewardess for the airline Aer Lingus, where she had worked since 1997. She entered the Miss Ireland pageant in both 1995 and 1997, the latter of which she was Miss Belfast. She was among twelve well-known females who took part in the "Max Factor Salutes Great Moments in Fashion" show for which she was styled in vintage fashions and hair styles, photographed by fashion photographer Sarah Doyle and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisling O'Loughlin
Aisling O'Loughlin (born 1978) is best known for co-presenting TV3's ''Xposé'' since 2007. Early life Born in Shannon, County Clare, O'Loughlin was educated locally before later attending Villiers School in Limerick. She subsequently studied journalism at Dublin City University (DCU). Career O'Loughlin began her broadcasting career while studying journalism at DCU. As part of her internship she worked on the ''Today with Pat Kenny'' show on RTÉ Radio 1 where she reported on a range of current affairs subjects. She later completed her studies in Toulouse. After returning to Ireland O'Loughlin joined Clare FM where she read the news and also reported on local issues. She spent some time as a radio journalist before embarking on a career with the print media as a reporter with the ''Evening Echo'' and the ''Limerick Leader''. In 2001 O'Loughlin switched to television when she joined TV3 News where she began working in the newsroom behind the scenes. She subsequently spent si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |