Fans of RTÉ's brilliant Ultimate Hell Week: The Professionals rejoiced on Wednesday night - as the show returned to our screens with a brand new series.
As always, Ray Goggins was on hand to put the celebrities through their paces leading to one early exit which left viewers shocked.
Naturally, it was only after some tough challenges.
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The group of celebs, which includes Mrs Browns Boys star Fiona O'Carroll and former Cork hurler Setanta O'hAilpin, began by having to swim from a pier to a boat.
That was followed by a sprint through the camp where they were staying before the final challenge of the episode proved too much for one contestant.
Ireland AM reporter and drag queen Paul Ryder was paired up with Paralympic runner Michael McKillop and told to enter a room full of gas to retrieve three items - but that was the final straw, and he dropped out of the competition.
Explaining his decision to leave, Paul said: "Something in me said 'You can't do this, you can't do this' because I think I would have fallen to pieces. I felt upset and I felt like I was letting myself down."
Despite that, those who tuned in were delighted to have Ultimate Hell Week back on TV.
One person tweeted: "What a gruelling , tough, mentally and physcially challenging show for the celebs but for the people watching too. Hats off to them all !!! Great first episode!"
A second wrote: "Petition for an #UltimateHellWeek #GoggleboxIreland mash up for Christmas. The Gogglebox reviewers being put through their paces and the DSs on the couch watching it with a pizza and a few drinks."
Jack Carter even chimed in, writing: "This is one of the best TV shows in the country. These Irish Rangers knock the SAS lads in the UK version out of the park. No messing around or being nice, proper stuff ! Love watching it, from the comfort of my bed this year"
Paul himself took to Twitter in the aftermath to explain: "That’s what kills me the most.. If I had have just run from one side of the house to the next.. I’d have been able to have that downtime."
Nineteen recruits remain as the show continues next week on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.
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