Republic of Telly cancelled after 8 years and 15 seasons on TV

It's the end of an era as yesterday RTÉ confirmed that it was cancelling the comedy sketch show, Republic of Telly 

According to RTÉ: "After 15 seasons of Republic of Telly, RTÉ has made the decision not to recommission the series."

The show brought us some classic elements of Irish comedy, such as Damo and Ivor and Bridget and Eamon.

Ah lads! #RepublicOfTelly has been axed!
I wonder what will RTE replace it with?
Perhaps…….
"Generation F*** All To Watch"

— Pauline Murphy (@RealPMurphy) February 1, 2017

It was also responsible for the success of The Rubber Bandits, helping the comedy duo launch their careers back in 2010.

Twitter is not too happy with the decision to scrap the show. 

Sad to see Republic Of Telly go. Good format, great presenters, developed plenty of comedy talent. Will be hard to replicate/replace that.

— Una Mullally (@UnaMullally) February 1, 2017

"Can't believe @republicoftelly has been cancelled, it was one of the biggest launching pads for Irish comedy," said one fan.

However, others agree with the broadcasters decision. 

Right decision to end Republic of Telly. Had literally turned to #Rot recently . Was great in Delamere Whelan Rubberbandits Maguire era.

— Tweetledumb (@PhelanNick) February 1, 2017

RTÉ is hoping the move will help to freshen up the broadcasting line-up. and is looking for a replacement. 

“It’s understood that the relatively high cost of producing the show, as well as a desire to freshen up the schedule was behind the decision,” reports RTÉ.

Fingers crossed they replace the classic show with something equally as entertaining.