Imelda May says her successful show on RTE may not return
BP Fallon performing, I Believe in Elvis Presley on RTE's Imelda May Show Dublin Live reports Dublin singer Imelda May has said she doesn't know if her RTE music programme will come back this year. The rockabilly star, who has presented the programme for the past two years, admitted the State broadcaster hasn't approached her about renewal despite high viewing figures. When asked if RTE had offered her a slot for The Imelda May Show yet, the 41-year-old said: “No, they haven’t. “They never ask me until the last minute and then it’s panic stations trying to get it organised. I don’t know what the story is.” The rockabilly star told how she loved helping boost musicians’ careers through the show, adding Irish talent needs to be showcased more. Imelda added: “[The programme] did very well and the ratings were very good, I’m happy for it. “A lot of the bands that were on it have done very well, the ones that weren’t well known have done well since.” With Bruce Spring...
