Brendan Courtney

Brendan Courtney is a broadcaster both in Ireland and the UK, currently presenting Off the Rails on Ireland's No 1 channel RTE. A critical and ratings hit, Off the Rails takes on focus to building people's esteems and confidence by restyling their appearance

Having presented and produced The Clothes Show on UKTV for 3 years alongside Caryn Franklin and Louise Redknapp, Brendan went on to study at London's premiere institution for design and established a hugely successful styling and fashion advice service at ihatemylook.com.

Brendan began his TV career in Ireland as a researcher before creating and presenting RTE 2's hit internet chat room dating show, Wanderlust for 4 years in Ireland. The format was sold to 11 countries and was picked up by Living TV in the UK. Brendan also attracted attention while presenting his self-titled talk show; The Brendan Courtney Show which aired on TV3 in 2005 and 2006.

Brendan was honored when asked to host RTE's 40th anniversary celebrations, which was closely followed by Irelands reality show Treasure Island. Since then, he has presented and produced many TV shows with his very own production company - Giant Film & TV, here in the UK. His self-authored documentary Alias Ricky Gervais was Bravo's highest rated show in 2006.

Brendan is a skilled broadcaster and presenter with excellent live and journalistic skills, renowned for his ability to entertain.

"Brendan Courtney is fabulously funny and quick witted; he can put anyone at ease while displaying an obvious intellect." - The Irish Independent.