Geri Maye is an Irish presenter on radio and television who worked predominantly on Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).
Geri Maye | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Presenter |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Known for | The Den |
She was born in County Limerick. She used to work for RTÉ on The Den (children's television). Then she left RTÉ and went to Sydney before returning to present a show on RTÉ lyric fm. She was once engaged to Ray D'Arcy but the wedding was called off at the last minute.[1][2] She was also engaged to judge Brian Purcell from The Apprentice.[3] She married Peter Collins, a business man from Limerick, in 2012.[4]
On 21 December 2011, RTÉ announced her as the new co-presenter of Winning Streak. She replaced Kathryn Thomas and presented alongside Marty Whelan. She had done the Dream Maker Wheel segment and deputised for Kathryn Thomas in the past.[5] She left Winning Streak in 2013 and was replaced by Sinead Kennedy.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Nolan, Larissa (30 July 2006). "Pregnancy finally fixes the big Ray and Jenny question". Sunday Independent. Retrieved 30 July 2006.
- ^ Kierans, Marie (26 May 2013). "Geri Maye on how she's dealt with heartache behind her Winning Streak smile". Sunday Mirror. Archived from the original on 4 March 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ Nolan, Lorna (12 March 2009). "Why Geri is glad to be home after RTÉ break". Evening Herald. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
- ^ "I'm just married and back on TV with my new job -- it's one long honeymoon". independent. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Geri Maye is new Winning Streak presenter". RTÉ. 21 December 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2011.