Colm applied for the dating show a short time after seeing a post about it on his social media.

Dee Forbes has been unable to attend to date, due to ill health.

The Glaslough native has made it through to the prestigious final.

Cllr O'Hanlon believes that with so many atrocities happening around the world, RTE must not be at the front and centre of concerns and the news.

The Cavan hairdresser is now encouraging others to get involved and apply for the show.

Deputy Niamh Smyth says she wants to see proper accountability at RTÉ. 

TD says government control of the public service broadcaster's finances would bring accountability, transparency and restore public confidence.