6.8 million viewers watch Mrs Brown's Boys on Christmas Day

6.8 million viewers watched Mrs Brown's Boys on Christmas Day.

The episode featured Waterford Actor Richie Hayes.

So my little secret is out. I had an absolute ball with @MrsBrownsBoys . Tks for all your kind comments. #MrsBrownsBoysxmas

— Richie Hayes (@richiehayes2012) December 25, 2017

Richie says "who knows you might see Jake again behind the bar of Foley's.

There's well and truly an opportunity for the character of Jake to remain within Mrs Brown's Boys both the TV show and very most likely for the live show as well.