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screened in 2014 By Melanie Finn – 18 July 2014 02:30 PM 0 Comments * Email * Print * Font Size COMEDIAN Mario Rosenstock's top-rated show has been "delayed" and won't be returning to our screens this year. Despite being well-received by viewers, the Herald can reveal his satirical show won't feature on RTE's autumn schedule launch in what will come as a huge surprise to his fans. The renowned impersonator (43) has also been in talks with TV3 as he keeps his options open, saying that "nothing is set in stone". Meanwhile, his rival Oliver Callan's new comedy sketch show has moved into the Late Late Show slot on RTE One for a six-week run. creator Written by Callan and Republic of Telly creator James Cotter, the show had its TV pilot on New Year's Eve before being given a summer slot. Gift Grub creator Mario revealed that he has been in negotiations with RTE about making a third series of his programme. But he said he was going to be too busy with his new nationwide tour to make the TV show this year. His 'Rosenstock Show' director, Damien Farrell, is also working on the new Star Wars movie at the moment. "There was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between myself and RTE. It's a case of watch this space. They wanted me to do a series in the autumn but I'm on tour then so I had to put it back," Mario said. "There's talks with RTE about 
something a lot more ambitious so that's also why the show has been delayed." He also confirmed that he had been approached by TV3 about possible future projects. The Ballymount station first featured his hilarious impersonations on the Vincent Browne show before he was poached by RTE to make two series of his hit TV show. performed "Nothing is set in stone anywhere and I do have a good relationship with TV3. I started with them after all and had a great time working with them," he continued. He's also flying high with his stage shows, Gift Grub Live, having recently performed to 3,500 fans at the Live at the Marquee in Cork festival, which he said was "amazing." Rosenstock is now gearing up to take to the road again with a new nationwide Gift Grub tour which will start in late September and run until the start of December. A spokeswoman for RTE said they were hopeful of working with Mario in the future. [INS: :INS] "We are in talks for the next series of his show as it performed really well for RTE2 and he's a talent we really admire," she said. Asked if it was a case of choosing Callan's sketch show over Mario's, she replied: "That's not the case. " She added that Oliver's show was a six-part series running for the summer months. Mario's show enjoyed massive success with Irish audiences when it first aired in November 2012. compliment This was swifly followed by a second installament in September 2013 as the nation gobbled up his impersonations - with RTE commissioning it 
before the first one was even finished its run. Rosenstock, who can do 22 impersonations in two minutes, has pilloried everyone from Miriam O'Callaghan, Donal Skehan, Jose Mourinho and Marty Morrissey. But he cited mum-of-eight Miriam as his favourite character to take off, giving her the catch-phrase of 'genuinely.' For her part, she said she took it as a huge compliment and wasn't in the least bit offended by his comedy sketches - but she's now more careful about using the word 'genuinely' on TV now. hnews@herald.ie 0 Comments * Email * Print * Font Size [INS: :INS] * Most Read * Most Emailed * Most Shared 1. Man who tried to rob jailed gangster's home 'must have death wish' 2. 'He wouldn't stop stabbing me with the screwdriver' 3. Man who burnt his ex-boyfriend with a cigarette avoids jail 4. Children took photos of murder victim's body but were afraid to tell gardai 5. Roofer intimidated pensioner (84) in ‘despicable’ €3k scam 1. Man who tried to rob jailed gangster's home 'must have death wish' 2. 'He wouldn't stop stabbing me with the screwdriver' 3. Man who burnt his ex-boyfriend with a cigarette avoids jail 4. Children took photos of murder victim's body but were afraid to tell gardai 5. Roofer intimidated pensioner (84) in ‘despicable’ €3k scam IFRAME: //www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook. com%2Fpages%2FThe-Herald%2F167882646558086&width=300&height=290&colorsc heme=light&show_faces=true&header=true&stream=false&show_border=true&ap pId=1390335914588500 Promoted articles Entertainment News Elaine Whyte of the ISPCA Appeal after dog shot dead and dumped The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to... Holly Carpenter Holly Carpenter: 'I can’t understand people getting a thrill out of being so... In the past week, I’ve... Little angels: Children from St Joseph’s School, Dublin 8, meet live animals at the IFA crib in the Mansion House. Pic: Finbarr O’Rourke Top 10 things to do in Dublin at Christmas Oh, the weather outside is frightful… And you could... The Edge and Conor McGregor Champion Conor McGregor touches down in Dublin with The Edge It WAS a beautiful day... UFC fighter Paddy ‘The Hooligan’ Holohan takes down Herald reporter Ryan Nugent at the Straight Blast Gym on the Naas Road The day I became a UFC fighter, took on The Hooligan ... and lost As Conor McGregor said,... Bono gets the crowd going in Paris 'Tonight we are all Parisians', says emotional Bono Almost a month after the Paris terrorist attacks... Tiger Woods and his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren 'I was to blame' - Tiger Woods explains marriage break-up to children Tiger Woods says he has... NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Actors Daniel Radcliffe (L) and James McAvoy attend the AOL BUILD Speaker Series: "Victor Frankenstein" at AOL Studios In New York on November 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy open up about their Victorian 'bromance',... Daniel Radcliffe and... Sir Bruce Forsyth is among the stars helping out for Text Santa Bruce Forsyth will miss Christmas Strictly after operation Bruce Forsyth has pulled... Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf at the Gaiety Theatre Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf at the Gaiety Theatre Little Red Riding Hood... By using this website you consent to our use of cookies. For more information on cookies see our Cookie Policy [cookie_bar_close.png] This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. See our Privacy & Cookie Policy * News + Breaking News + News + Weather * Sport + Soccer + GAA + Rugby + Horse Racing + Other Sports * Entertainment + Around Town + Music + Film + TV & Radio + Competitions * Lifestyle + Health & Beauty + Motoring + Travel * Opinion * Jobs * Property * Directory * Cars * Follow us on Facebook * Follow us on Twitter * Add us on google+ * Download our apps * Subscribe to our newsletters * Sitemap * Contact * Terms & Conditions * Privacy Statement * Advertise with Us * Group Websites Search ____________________ (BUTTON) Go © Herald.ie Logo Inm A one pixel graphics