Fans Weren’t At All Impressed With Last Night’s Mrs Brown’s Boys ‘Big Reveal’

The Christmas special of Mrs Brown's Boys aired last night after weeks of speculation as to who would replace the iconic Rory Cowan.

Fans were devastated when Rory announced he would be leaving the BBC show because he "wasn't happy" in the role, insisting there were no hard feelings with the cast.

Teasers for the Xmas special showed Rory's replacement wrapped in bandages after having plastic surgery, with Brendan O'Carroll assuring viewers that the replacement was "really, really good".

However, when it came to the actual moment last night, fans were left a little... underwhelmed.

Professional snooker player Damien McKiernan was revealed as Rory's replacement, and a lot of viewers had the same reaction... 'who is he?'

In all seriousness who is the new actor playing Rory???? #MrsBrownsBoys
— John Martin Tierney (@JMTgtr) December 25, 2017

Missed @1rorycowan on #MrsBrownsBoys last night Rory was my favourite character he’s just not the same now he’s not as funny with the new guy ????
— tori ???? (@bellachu1984) December 26, 2017

Not impressed with the new Rory at all I'm sure he is a good guy but he is nothing like the original and I don't mean looks I mean fun and laughter and a great personality in the show what a shame
— Daniel Cullen (@dcullen62) December 26, 2017

Just watched last nights #MrsBrownsBoys....

I know they had to do something after Rory left, but this new one is awful. Such a disappointment ????
— Lee Beaumont (@LeeBeaumontUK) December 26, 2017

Meanwhile, actor Richie Hayes who played a cameo part in the special as Cathy's date, Jake, went down an absolute storm.

Mrs browns boys is just to fucking good and Waterford’s finest Richie Hayes on it ????????????
— Shane Prendergast (@Shiner_321) December 25, 2017

Go on Richie Hayes on Mrs.Brown's Boys Christmas special! ????
— jen ???? (@JENerally_x) December 25, 2017

Loved the little fella @richiehayes2012 but not too keen on the new Rory I preferred @1rorycowan he was a scream #MrsBrownsBoysxmas
— Michael Bianchi (@medkbianchi) December 26, 2017