Tommy Tiernan faced criticism on Saturday night following the first segment of his weekly chat show.
The popular host often receives plaudits for the curiosity and open-mindedness with which he conducts interviews but many viewers felt that Tommy failed to show the proper respect to WWE superstar Becky Lynch, real name Rebecca Quinn, when she joined the stand-up comedian on the RTE programme.
Tommy appeared somewhat dismissive of professional wrestling and its fans as he quizzed Becky on the industry and the craft, which she explained as "the art of telling a story and bringing the audience on this emotional journey."
