Dermot Bannon on feeling 'intimidated' meeting Joanne and Vogue

Dermot Bannon on feeling 'intimidated' meeting celebrities for his new series, Dermot Bannon's Celebrity Super Spaces. The show features visits to lavish homes of notable figures such as comedian Joanne McNally, chef Clodagh McKenna, actor Aidan Gillan, and his wife Camille O'Sullivan, architect-turned-singer. Unlike traditional TV shows where Bannon interacts with homeowners over weeks, he met his celebrity guests only on camera. He described the experience as nerve-wracking, with long waits outside homes while filming setups were arranged. Bannon emphasizes that the houses are not about wealth display but about showcasing the owners' creative spirits and personal stories. He highlights examples like jewellery CEO Chupi Sweetman’s DIY projects and McNally’s colorful, humorous home. The series addresses the housing crisis by focusing on innovative design solutions, such as intergenerational living arrangements. Bannon defends the show’s relevance, stating that there is still audience demand for such content despite criticisms related to the housing crisis. The series airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Sunday, 3 May at 9.3pm.