Brendan O'Carroll has revealed who will replace Rory and it’s a strange one

Cowan took his final bow with the hit show last weekend, after 26 years.

In an unpredicated announcement, Brendan O'Carroll has revealed who Rory Cown’s replacement would be just four days after his announced his departure from the show.

Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Brendan said: "For the four remaining venues in November and December the role will be played by Pat "Pepsi" Shields who played Rory before Rory made it his own."