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Joe Duffy Lands First Post-RTE Gig Just a Week After Leaving Liveline

IRELAND, JUL 7 – Joe Duffy leveraged his consumer advocate image in Lidl's campaign, which was released shortly after his retirement from broadcasting, marking a swift career shift.

  • Joe Duffy, former RTÉ Liveline host, began a new role fronting Lidl Ireland's latest advertising campaign today.
  • Duffy left RTÉ more than a week ago after 37 years, with Philip Boucher-Hayes temporarily taking over Liveline and RTÉ yet to choose a permanent host.
  • The Lidl campaign, titled 'Value Beyond Belief', is a three-part online series promoting Lidl's new Lidl Plus rewards app, featuring Duffy as a private detective.
  • Duffy emphasized that he has no intention of pursuing endorsement from any local or national political figures for the presidency.
  • Duffy's swift transition to a brand ambassador role suggests continued public engagement, while RTÉ continues a competitive selection among five presenters for Liveline's next host.
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Merca2.es broke the news in on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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