McGregor took to social media as news leaked of the show’s surprise return.

Conor McGregor claimed he had secured a role after it was announced that Love/Hate would return to screens in 2026.

The hit RTE show came to an end in 2014 and during its five season run received critical acclaim and was a launch pad for actors such as Barry Keoghan, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Ruth Negga, and Robert Sheehan.

John Connors, who also starred in the show, broke the news of the show’s surprise return. Appearing on the Six O’Clock Show, he said: “It is coming back. It’s going into production later this year. It will be out next year. It’s an exclusive, but I wasn’t meant to say it till tomorrow.

“I’m being serious, hand on my heart.”

McGregor claimed he would act in the show, saying, “Ireland, I am very happy and excited to announce that I have now accepted a role in the returning “Love/Hate” series. Ireland, USA, The World, you’re gonna love this character let me tell ye.”

McGregor has since deleted the tweet saying this.

The UFC star is close pals with John Connors, previously hosting a movie night for Connors’ The Black Guelph at his Dublin pub the Black Forge Inn. His links with Connors suggest there could be legitimacy in his claims about securing a role in the series.

McGregor made his acting debut last year in Doug Liman’s Road House, where he starred alongside Hollywood A-lister Jake Gyllenhaal.

An RTÉ spokesperson said: “There are no plans for a new series of Love/Hate. Fans can watch all five series on RTÉ Player.” However, an announcement will be made tomorrow if Connors is to be believed.