While visiting Ireland AM, Daniel got a surprise of his own when he was shown a hilarious TikTok video that’s taken the internet by storm. The star of the show? A devoted fan named Mary Ellen Hughes, whose monthly Daniel O’Donnell calendar reveals have become a full-blown family event—and a viral sensation!
In one clip that’s racked up millions of views, Mary turns her calendar from November to December with dramatic flair, panning to her mum and relatives screaming with delight at Daniel’s festive photo. The excitement? Off the charts!
When the video played on the show, Daniel was left nearly speechless. “Unbelievable,” he smiled. “I might do a 52-week one next!”
Hosts Muireann O’Connell and Tommy Bowe then introduced Daniel to Mary Ellen herself via Zoom—and the interaction was priceless. Daniel greeted her with a laugh: “Hello Mary Ellen! I think your pitch is getting higher!” 😂
Mary shared that what started as a funny family moment turned into an unexpected viral hit: “It was always mummy’s reaction that made it. I just thought it would be funny to share—but I never imagined it would go this far!”
A small hiccup happened when Muireann accidentally flashed the entire calendar preview on-air—spoiling the monthly surprises. Gasping, she joked, “Oh no, I didn’t mean to show them all!” But Mary Ellen took it in stride.
The clip has since been shared on Instagram, with fans flooding the comments to praise Daniel’s charm. One viewer summed it up perfectly: “I just love Daniel—he’s the best!”