Lucy Kennedy Returns for Living with Lucy Season Premiere
Broadcaster Lucy Kennedy returns to television screens with the latest series of her hit show Living with Lucy, launching on Virgin Media on November 1. In the season premiere, Kennedy travels to Barcelona for a weekend with music manager Louis Walsh, rte.ie reported. The partnership immediately highlights a stark contrast in travel styles between the two personalities, as Walsh dislikes the sun and does not drink alcohol, while Kennedy prefers sunbathing and a glass of wine.
Louis Walsh Kicks Off the New Series in Barcelona
Kennedy spent parts of the weekend trying to get Walsh to open up seriously, noting that his protective exterior gives way once he trusts someone. Walsh has previously teased Kennedy about her striking resemblance to Great British Bake-Off co-host Noel Fielding. The pair originally bonded while working together on Ireland’s Got Talent. According to Kennedy, Walsh routinely wished her luck behind the curtains during live broadcasts by calling her Fielding due to their shared hair and eyebrows.
Three-Minute Appraisals and Adapting to Age
Turning 50 this year has shifted Kennedy’s approach to both television hosting and personal life. She explains that she can gauge an interview subject within the first three minutes of meeting them. By immediately dropping any polished persona and greeting guests with a close-up hug, she watches their shoulders visibly relax. Reflecting on her difficult 2016 encounter with commentator Katie Hopkins, Kennedy notes that she is now far more comfortable sitting across from people with differing views. Alongside television commitments, Kennedy spends her weekday mornings hosting breakfast radio on Ireland’s Classic Hits alongside Colm Hayes, whom she describes as the big brother she never wanted. Her recent four-week Virgin Media series Unfiltered put her in a conventional studio setup, and while she acknowledged that Unfiltered was a good experience, but Living with Lucy is more me,
she ultimately prefers the latter format.
Transitioning to Writing Adult Fiction
After penning 11 children’s books, Kennedy expands her literary footprint with her debut adult novel, The Mini Breakers. The initial idea sparked two years ago during a family holiday in Portugal while she secured a sun lounger at seven in the morning. Observing fellow vacationers by the pool, she began typing the premise on her phone. Despite her success with the project, she can still find humor in the contrast between writing fiction and her daily routine, joking that she can pretend she is wearing a Debs dress
while actually sitting there in a tracksuit with Sudocrem on my spots,
though she insists she is good at stopping for a break when she gets the chance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lucy Kennedy and Living with Lucy
When does the new series of Living with Lucy air?
The new series premieres on Virgin Media on November 1, featuring music manager Louis Walsh as the first guest.
Who is the first guest on Living with Lucy?
Louis Walsh is the opening guest of the season, joining Kennedy for a weekend trip to Barcelona.
What is the title of Lucy Kennedy’s first adult novel?
Her debut adult novel is titled The Mini Breakers, an idea she conceived while on a family holiday in Portugal.
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