RTE Claire Byrne Live viewers had some strong opinions after Monday night’s programme as the show hosted a panel discussion on the Hollywood drama at the Oscars that saw Will Smith smack Chris Rock across the face.
During Sunday evening's 94th Academy Awards, Chris made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, which is cut short as she suffers from alopecia.
Will was then filmed walking onto the stage, approaching the comedian, and slapping him across the face.
The panel discussion on Claire Byrne consisted of a psychoanalyst and journalist as well as comedian Ardal O'Hanlon, who played Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted, and who spoke about his experience of being physically attacked as a comedian.
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A poll carried out for Claire Byrne Live by Amárach Research asked members of the public whether Will Smith was right to hit Chris Rock at the Oscars.
22% of Irish people answered that they thought Will Smith was in the right, while 61% said he was wrong, and 17% didn't know, according to the data.
People took to Twitter after the show to share their thoughts about the programme.
One said: "RTÉ bringing on an actual Psychoanalyst to discuss why Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, as well as a woman to say “won’t someone please think of the children”, and Fr. Dougal Maguire.
"TV Licence money well spent! #CBLive"
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A second commented : "They're discussing THE SLAP on Claire Byrne Live with Father Dougal.
"It's time to give all TV Licence money to TG4 and TG4 alone."
While a third joked: "Next week Claire will discuss the kardashians love lives! #cblive"
However, it was not all positive feedback for the show as some viewers thought that the segment should have been about something more serious.
One viewer said out: "Storm in a teacup, two millionaire celebrities involved in something that will only increase both their revenues, win win #cblive"
Another wrote: "#cblive discussing a light slap at an awards ceremony involving people on a different planet, even got Dougal on for this thoughts. What the bloody hell is going on please?"
