Carl Mullan (born 24 January 1990) is an

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television and radio presenter who is currently co-hosting '' The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show'' with

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and

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Early life

Mullan was born in Perrystown on the

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. He attended

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then

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attaining an Honours degree in Creative Digital Media.

Radio career

Mullan joined

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in 2013 as a media content co-ordinator. In 2014 he was promoted to presenter, hosting various shows on

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's digital station,

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, as well as filling in for the 2fm's main presenters in their absence. In 2015, Mullan had a recurring weekly segment on

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's show with Jenny Greene as the pair's 'Crash-Test Dummy'. In 2019, Mullan joined Aifric O’Connell as the hosts of 2fm's ''Weekend Breakfast.'' In May 2021, it was announced that Mullan would join

in replacing

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's co-host on the new

breakfast show.

Television career

In 2019, Mullan hosted his own adventure/travel show ''Go Outside and Play'' for the

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. The show returned for a second season in 2020, retitled ''Go Outside and Play, Local Adventures'' focusing on activities that could be done during the

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. In September 2022, Mullan began co-hosting ''Takeaway Titans'' on

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alongside James Kavanagh. In December 2022, Mullan was announced as one of the eleven celebrities taking part in the sixth season of ''

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.'' He was partnered with professional dancer,

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. On 19 March 2023, Mullan and Barker were crowned ''Dancing with the Stars'' champions for 2023.

Promotional career

Mullan is a "brand ambassador" for

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, a deal arranged by his agent, Noel Kelly of NK Management. In 2023, the company provided Mullan with a brand new

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RS, retailing for more than €70,000.

Personal life

In October 2020, Mullan announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend, Aisling. In April 2021, the couple announced they were expecting their first child later, and in August 2021 they had a son. On 22 April 2022 the couple were married.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mullan, Carl 1990 births Living people Broadcasters from Dublin (city) People educated at Templeogue College RTÉ television presenters