Paudie Moloney
Paudie Moloney, a retired prison officer from Ireland, gained fame as a contestant on the reality show 'The Traitors Ireland,' where his memorable quote, 'I’m not a f***ing hugger,' became a viral sensation. Known for his relatable demeanor, Paudie has captivated audiences with his strategic gameplay and ability to hide in plain sight among contestants.
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Recent news mentions
Paudie Moloney continues to struggle in the competition despite dedicating his performance to his wife.
Something feels amiss in the dance-off picks – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Paudie Moloney conjures existential horror with his performance on The Traitors.
Dear Irish Voting Public, please take a long, hard look at yourself – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Paudie Moloney is a Traitors contestant who received a good luck message from Westlife.
The latest celeb exits, but the real losers are the viewers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-16
Paudie Moloney is a contestant on Dancing with the Stars who performs a paso doble.
A blood-curdling end for Anne Cassin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Paudie Moloney is a contestant on Dancing with the Stars known for his humorous dance routine.
‘You might have been locked up for crimes against dance’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-02
Paudie Moloney punches in this week on Dancing with the Stars.
Amber Wilson falls off the horse as Jordan Dargan sounds a rare bum note – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Paudie Moloney is a Traitors star competing in Dancing with the Stars.
Dancing with the Stars sees its first elimination, as contenders emerge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Sixty-eight-year-old Paudie Moloney was described as everyone's sweet but slightly embarrassing dad.
Backstabbing, cliques, lies … The Traitors Ireland is every office you’ve worked in – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Paudie Moloney is a popular contestant and a retired prison officer.
The Traitors is ‘main chat over pints’Ireland· 2025-09-26
Paudie Moloney is a retired prison officer and a contestant on The Traitors Ireland.
The Traitors cut loose: Paudie’s son Andrew lifts lid on hug-gateIreland· 2025-09-16
