DUBLIN-based radio station Today FM announced last week that Tallaght’s Al Porter is to join the station as presenter of their lunchtime show.
The comedian and actor was unveiled as station’s new star on Dermot & Dave’s show. Al’s new show will air from Monday, February 13.
The lunchtime hot seat (12-2.30pm) became vacant when Today FM announced earlier this month that Dermot & Dave were to host a brand new show at mid-mornings. The lads kicked off their 9am timeslot with a hilarious interview with Matthew McConaughey.
It was then that the former lunchtime pair revealed their successor live on air.
Clearly thrilled to be joining the national station, Al said it was a huge day for him.
“I grew up listening to radio and anytime I’ve been into Today FM, whether it’s to talk to Ian, Matt or Dermot & Dave, who have been interviewing me since I was a kid, I’ve enjoyed each and every visit.
“I’ve come to realise that it’s such a personal and intimate thing to have a relationship with listeners and over the past 12 months I think people have gotten to know me better.
“I brought people into my home at the end of last year and now I am looking forward to being in their homes every day, not as a comedian but as a friend.”
Al was the youngest comedian ever to headline Dublin venue, Vicar Street in 2015 with his outrageous stand up and live band.
He has just completed his 2016 comedy tour of Ireland ‘Al Porter At Large: The Honeymoon Tour’ that included sold out nights in Vicar Street and Cork’s Opera House.
Having made his TV debut in 2013 aged 20, Al’s more recent TV appearances have revealed a more human, less showbiz side.
He is depicted now as a talented 23-year-old from working class Dublin, who works hard, plays hard and has carved out a huge following at such a young age.
In 2016, Al picked up the Rising Star award at the IFTAs.
Al has also appeared at Vodafone Comedy Festival, Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit Festival and Body & Soul.
His more recent appearance on BBC1 with Michael McIntyre won him a legion of fans across the water.