
Review: Lucy Kennedy's 'Unfiltered' Chat Show
A review of Virgin Media's new weekly series 'Unfiltered with Lucy Kennedy' describes it as another 'chat show train wreck' despite promising a fresh and revealing take on celebrity conversations.
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A review of Virgin Media's new weekly series 'Unfiltered with Lucy Kennedy' describes it as another 'chat show train wreck' despite promising a fresh and revealing take on celebrity conversations.

Virgin Media has been fined by a regulator after it was found to have mishandled millions of phone calls from customers attempting to cancel their contracts over a nearly three-year period.
Virgin Media O2's bonds have tumbled as the telecoms group faces increased competition from alternative broadband providers taking market share. Investors are also expressing concern over a £2 billion deal with Netomnia.
UK mobile operators Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have activated a new 'kill switch' feature for phones stolen from their stores, aiming to disrupt the black market for stolen devices.
Virgin Media TV has removed a program from its player that featured a man's dead body, following a mention in the High Court.

A family is seeking the removal of a Virgin Media documentary produced by Alley Cat Films, which includes footage of their deceased brother, despite the man's sister having directly refused permission for its use, a court heard.
Nokia has secured a significant 5G RAN deal with Virgin Media O2, aiming to advance the mobile transformation plan for the telecommunications company.

Boss of joint owner Telefónica vows to ‘help’ its UK subsidiary better compete with BT’s Openreach network
The owners of Virgin Media O2, Telefónica and Liberty Global, are exploring measures such as dividend cuts, job losses, and reduced investment to slash the company's £22 billion debt pile.

Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million for making it difficult for customers to cancel their contracts and switch providers. The company was found to have mishandled millions of calls, employing tactics that delayed or prevented cancellations.
Lottie Ryan is set to leave RTÉ 2FM to become the new co-host of The Six O'Clock Show on Virgin Media.
Major UK telecoms groups, including Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree, have implemented a 'kill switch' mechanism to reduce phone theft directly from stores, following resistance from manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to adopt broader anti-theft measures.

A case involving Virgin Media's documentary footage of a deceased man with addiction issues is proceeding to a hearing, with the station arguing the "fly-on-the-wall" documentary serves a counterbalancing public interest.
Ciara Doherty states that her decision to leave Virgin Media was her own and that she was not forced out.
Virgin Media O2 has warned it will stop building broadband infrastructure if a proposed £2 billion deal is prevented from going through.

The telecoms group said it lost 138,400 broadband customers and 397,500 mobile customers on a net basis in 2025.
Virgin Media's upcoming television schedule will feature programs exploring contemporary issues such as deepfakes, women's health, and the Irish education system.
The UK's competition watchdog has launched an in-depth investigation into the planned £2 billion takeover of Netomnia by Telefónica and Liberty Global, owners of Virgin Media O2, which could delay consolidation in the fibre broadband sector.

Shane Coleman has been named the new permanent host of The Tonight Show on Virgin Media Television, while also continuing his role on Newstalk's The Hard Shoulder.

Virgin Media TV has removed an episode from its streaming service and social media platforms that featured a man's body, pending the resolution of a High Court dispute.
A judge has approved an early hearing for an application seeking to compel Virgin Media to remove footage of a deceased man.

Virgin Media O2 announced a 6.5% drop in total revenues to £2.39 billion and a 3.4% decline in underlying earnings to £901.7 million in the first quarter, attributing it to a turbulent market.
Journalist Gavan Reilly discusses the launch of his new current affairs program on Virgin Media Television, which he says fills the void created by Claire Byrne's departure from RTÉ's Monday night slot.