Celebrity chef Dylan McGrath took part in the final episode of the Saturday Night Show.
Before the interview, O'Connor announced that McGrath was "on painkillers, so this could be good."
A clearly disorientated McGrath came in, explaining that he was having back problems. "When I was 26, I was working every hour God sent. Now I'm 37, I'm not as I used to be."
McGrath's speech was slow and deliberate, and quite honestly, he looked like he was in pain. A lot of pain.
Naturally, Twitter picked up on this.
Disappointed in @rte having #DylanMcGrath go ahead with this interview when he's clearly heavily medicated! Feel bad for him! #satnightshow
— Caroline (@Cazlou1980) May 30, 2015
Could Dylan maybe have gotten a doctors cert to give this one a miss? #satnightshow
— Biddy Irish (@Irish_Biddy) May 30, 2015
Totally annoyed @rte for allowing #dylanmcgrath to go live on air obviously not in the frame of mind for that interview. #satnightshow
— Paula Nolan Photo (@PaulaNolanPhoto) May 30, 2015
In fairness to Brendan, we're guessing they asked McGrath repeatedly if he was OK to go on. Should he be dragged over the coals? No.
Did it make for hugely uncomfortable telly? Absolutely.
The full interview is up on RTE Player, if you fancy.
Now, next question, can anyone hook us up with what Dylan McGrath was on? It's a long weekend, in fairness.
Via Twitter
