Tommy Tiernan has confirmed he will release two special episodes of his hit podcast series after it was shelved earlier this year.
Fans say it's a " Christmas miracle" that he, Laurita Blewitt and Hector O'hEochagain are reuniting for two more episodes after their chart-topping podcast came to an end earlier this year.
The podcast trio decided to call time on their series back in April due to work commitments.
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A statement released at the time said: "Tommy, Hector and Laurita have made the difficult decision to close the Henhouse podcast door for good.
"This wonderful podcast started during the pandemic when all three had clear work schedules and although it has been hugely successful and a wonderful experience for all involved, it became tougher to find time to record together allowing for each of their individual careers and schedules. Thank you for listening, The Henhouse Team."
But now, the much loved team are back for two Christmas specials, as revealed by Tommy on last week's Late Late Show.
The first episode will drop on Thursday December 5, with the final special available the following week on Thursday December 12.
Taking to Instagram, Tommy said: "We're back in the Hen House, don't you dare miss it."
Laurita added: "I thought having my first child was exciting but as it turns out nothing could be more exciting than the THL Christmas specials."
While Hector said: "After six months of isolation, six months of hibernation, we have returned to our spiritual home."
Fans of the comedians were thrilled to hear the news, with one writing: "Whoop!! Christmas has officially come early."
Another added: "Best news I've had in ages!!! Can't wait."
A third gushed: "Best news ever. It’s a Christmas miracle."
While a fourth said: "Gonna explode with excitement."
The great news comes after Tommy got candid on last week's Late Late. He opened up about learning how to be more confident when performing new material to new audiences, telling host Patrick Kielty it leaves him both "inspired and completely broken".
He said: "If ever you come to see a show, I promise to give it everything I've got.
"And I might walk off afterwards and vomit... of shame and ask to get a nun. But I will try and I'm committed to the art form."
He also talked about his comedy hero Billy Connolly, who he draws inspiration from, and became emotional when Patrick revealed to him that Billy once said Tommy was "one of his top three favourite comedians of all time".
Tommy responded: "Now, when you say it there, it makes me feel a bit... well not emotional, but you take it on board."
"Well I always feel when people say stuff like that they are not well," he jokingly added as the audience burst into laughter.
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