Tears as viewers react to RTÉ’s newest TV show Fashion For All

"If you’re not bawling, you’ve something wrong with you"

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019 - 12:47

Anna O’Donoghue

From using a wheelchair or living with paralysis, any number of situations can inhibit your shopping experience when you're not typically able-bodied.

RTÉ’s Two newest six-part programme delves into the stories of people who wouldn’t typically be included in today’s fashion world.

Presented by Paddy Smyth, a Disability activist, the six-part programme will feature eighteen makeover candidates whose lives present a range of situations from blindness and obesity to down syndrome and dwarfism.

Last night viewers reacted to the first episode with a rollercoaster of emotions.

If you’re not bawling, you’ve something wrong with you 😭 #TheFittingRoom #FashionForAll
— Sarah Whiteacre (@sarahwhiteacre) April 15, 2019

Between the mammy and the service dog I’m bawling #TheFittingRoom
— jennifer (@jenn_jenn_w) April 15, 2019

Enjoying #TheFittingRoom on @RTE2 Full of emotional moments, lighthearted laughter and powerful personal stories. An insight into the difficulties of dressing when you’re not the average size / frame #FashionForAll 👏 @PaddyySmyth & co
— Niamh Hamell (@Niamh_ie) April 15, 2019

Totally Glued to #TheFittingRoom on #RTETwo #HayleyFitzsimons look so chuffed and glammed up - she got to keep her converse 👟 pic.twitter.com/1Q3CXDG57f
— Paul's Big Screen Quiz 🤩 (@BigScreenQuiz) April 15, 2019

Watching and already in love with The Fitting Room on @RTE2 😭😍 Such a necessary TV show 👏🏻 Go on, @PaddyySmyth! Adore you 💚 #FashionForAll #TheFittingRoom pic.twitter.com/nHZlbx4Z6l
— James Kavanagh (@JamesKavanagh_) April 15, 2019

#TheFittingRoom on @RTE2 is just fabulous! Well done @CiaraODoherty @PaddyySmyth @RuediMaguire and @ZoeCarolW on the first episode! Looking forward to next weeks show 💃 #FashionForAll
— Rebecca Myles (@rebecca_myles) April 15, 2019