Ray D'Arcy has said that he is bowled over by the "outpouring of love" for The Den after its triumphant live return to screens on RTÉ One on Sunday evening.
Speaking on his RTÉ Radio 1 show on Monday, D'Arcy said that he had received "loads and loads" of emails and texts about his reunion with Zig & Zag and Dustin the Turkey.
"Thank you so much," he continued. "There's been an outpouring of love, which is very moving."
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Well-wishers described The Den's return as "perfect timing for the country", "an hour of laughter", "a fantastic decision to put the show on" and "tonic for the soul".
When one fan commented that an hour was too short, D'Arcy replied: "I felt like I did a round with some champion boxer. I was out of it after it!"
However, D'Arcy is also open to the suggestion of a longer show in the future.
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"Would you ever think about doing a show on a Saturday morning with more time and cartoons thrown in?" asked John Mangan from Tralee. "Also, chats and specials guests - like the old days?"
"Well, we'll put that to the powers that be," D'Arcy replied.
He also said that sidekick Zuppy "may return" in the coming weeks.
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The Den is on Sundays on RTÉ One at 6:30pm.
