Eric Roberts (television presenter)
Eric Roberts | |
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| Born | 3 October 1990 County Donegal, Ireland |
| Occupations | television broadcaster, social media personality |
Eric Roberts (born 3 October 1990) is an Irish television broadcaster and social media personality from Donegal.[1]
He is currently one of the hosts of Virgin Media One's flagship breakfast programme Ireland AM.[2]
Career
Roberts shot to Irish public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic with to comedic viral videos on social media platforms, TikTok and Instagram.[3][4] He has won numerous awards for his social media content including a Goss.ie award for Best Social Media Star in 2025.[5]
Roberts is a self-taught body popper. He and friend Vinny McLaughlin formed a dance duo called, 'Static Movement'. They auditioned for shows including Got to Dance and Ireland's Got Talent.[6]
In 2023, Roberts was one of 456 players from around the world to compete in the first season of the Netflix competition series, Squid Game: The Challenge.[7][8][9] He made it to the late stages of the game before being eliminated in the 'Allegiance Test', just missing out on a place in the final twenty players.[10]
In September 2025, having guest presented numerous times, Roberts was named as a permanent host on the weekend editions of the Virgin Media One breakfast show, Ireland AM.[11][12][13] In October 2025, Roberts released his first children's book 'Gary the Stinky Goose'.[14][15] In December 2025, Roberts was announced as one of the celebrities taking part in the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars.[16][17]
Personal life
Roberts married his childhood sweetheart, Niamh in May 2024.[18][19] In December 2024, Niamh gave birth to the couple's first child, a son, Rían.[20][21]
Prior to his media career, Roberts worked as a special needs assistant.[22] Roberts often shares content with his nephew, Óisín who has cerebral palsy.[23]
References
- ^ "Eric Roberts – "I'm a Donegal Man and Proud to be"". Donegal County Council. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Donegal TikTok sensation lands permanent presenter role with Ireland AM: 'A dream come true'". Irish Independent. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Eric Roberts – "I'm a Donegal Man and Proud to be"". Donegal County Council. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Eric Roberts – "I'm a Donegal Man and Proud to be"". Donegal County Council. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Woman, Donegal (23 February 2025). "Eric Roberts crowned Ireland's Best Social Media Star! - Donegal Woman". Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ McLaughlin, Rachel (12 March 2018). "WATCH: Static Movement stir up excitement on Ireland's Got Talent". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "How Irish Squid Game Contestant Completed Difficult Task". 28 November 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Donohue, Audrey (22 November 2023). "Irish Squid Game contestant: 'We were starved'".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Meet the Irish contestants entering Netflix's Squid Games show as they battle it out for a €4.2m pot". Irish Independent. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Quann, Jack. "Irish Squid Game contestant Eric Roberts - 'It was a 24/7 terrifying experience'". Newstalk. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Writer, Staff (5 September 2025). "'Dream come true' as Donegal's Eric Roberts begins new TV chapter in Dublin". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Zauers, Anja (5 September 2025). "Eric Roberts confirmed as the newest Ireland AM presenter". VIP Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Donegal Tiktok star Eric Roberts lands presenting role on Ireland AM: "It feels like I'm at the start of my career"". Irish Independent. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Writer, Staff (16 October 2025). "Eric Roberts launches debut children's book with inclusion at the heart". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "TikTok star and TV presenter Eric Roberts celebrates new book inspired by his nephew Oisín and SNA career". www.independent.ie. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Carter, Erica (12 December 2025). "Ireland AM's Eric Roberts confirmed as next Dancing With The Stars contestant". RSVP Live. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Social media star Eric Roberts sixth DWTS contestant". 12 December 2025.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Healy, Shayna. "Real Weddings: TikToker Eric Roberts weds long time girlfriend". Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "TikToker Eric Roberts Marries His Long-Time Love In Donegal". 22 August 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Article". Her. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Eric Roberts and wife Niamh reveal special baby name as they return home from hospital". 3 January 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "TikTok star Eric Roberts quits special needs assistant job for full-time life online". Irish Independent. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Writer, Staff (29 October 2022). "Watch: Donegal teen Oisin treated to Halloween surprise from 'best uncle ever'!". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 12 December 2025.