Eoghan McDermott

Eoghan McDermott is an Irish television and radio presenter, known best for hosting The Voice of Ireland, Xfm Drivetime in the UK and Love Island Australia. McDermott’s show is known to be in the same league as Dermot O’Leary, Russel Brand and Alex Zane, with McDermott gaining a nomination for Best Newcomer in the national commercial radio awards. The Guardian have even claimed that McDermott’s show is the best DriveTime radio show of its genre in the UK. McDermott has also hosted the Irish selection shows for Junior Eurovision Song Contest, as well as being the radio presenter on The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show. McDermott is known for hosting the Choice Music Prize, replacing Paul McLoone who served as the previous MC.

When not working, McDermott is often supporting local Irish artists, including Audrey Hamilton – an artist who does vibrantly coloured prints – and Ryan Turbridy to name a few. McDermott is a kind and compassionate person, always hosting giveaways and paying it forward on his instagram to over 91 thousand followers, and loves philanthropic work like doing a head shave for charity, posting about Go Fund Me pages or sharing the highlights of the One World Together At Home concert which saw legendary names take part in the concert to raise nearly 120 million for the Covid-19 relief fund. McDermott is also a big fan of animals and has recently adopted an adorable golden coloured puppy named Rua, who his fans love to see.