Joe got Gay’s wife blessing

JOE Duffy phoned Gay Byrne’s wife Kathleen for her blessing before taking on The Meaning of Life.

The Liveline presenter has taken over from the late broadcasting legend as host of the RTE One series.

The 64-year-old told TV Now: “The first person I rang to ask what they thought was Kathleen who said she couldn’t think of anyone else to do it.”

The latest episode with cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan proved a hit with viewers.