Forget about THAT concrete wall, Room To Improve pilot is a HERO
The second episode of the brand new series only aired last night – but it appears that much of the nation is already firmly hooked on Room To Improve.
And while a week ago the hit RTE show prompted plenty #teamMotherinlaw discussion, yesterday folk were more focused on THAT concrete wall.
A little before & after of Ian's Drogheda home #RoomToImprove pic.twitter.com/5YtwjRGQhR
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 14, 2016
Given pride of place in owner Ian Callaghan's living room at his newly acquired Co Louth abode, the grey slab seemed to be loved and loathed in equal measure by viewers.
Behold your new God: The Concrete Wall! #RoomToImprove
— David (@boughtod) February 14, 2016
Also catching the attention of viewers was brooding British Airways pilot Ian, who bought the 1930s property last year and renovated it with the help of his girlfriend, Claire Moore.
An upside wall is giving Dermot and almighty headache in tonight's #RoomtoImprove, 9.30pm RTÉ One!https://t.co/FJnx0v311S
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 14, 2016
And it seems that 31-year-old Ian is more than just a handsome face: he was hailed as a hero last year when his place went on FIRE on the runway in Las Vegas.
With some 180 passengers and crew on board his Boeing 777-200 aircraft, he and Captain Chris Henkey safely evacuated the plane when one of the engines burst into flames shortly after take-off.
Afterwards, authorities in the US praised the duo for their quick-thinking and calm demeanour.
Claire, who had been dating Ian for more than a year when the frightening incident happened last September, told the Irish Mirror at the time: "I have flown with him loads of times so I know how confident and competent he is and what he did in Vegas just confirmed all that."
Meanwhile, a cartoon depicting how each episode of Room To Improve pans out it currently doing the rounds on social media.
Created by Dublin-based artist Twisted Doodles, the illustration includes a nod to budget woes and colour clashes, before wrapping up with Dermot desperating asking: "Why don't people listen to me?"
It's time for #RoomToImprove pic.twitter.com/Oux4daHXaU
— TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) February 14, 2016