Dustin the Turkey

Who is Dustin the Turkey?

Dustin the Turkey is an Irish puppet, "television presenter" and star of RTÉ television's The Den since 1989. A turkey with a strong Dublin accent, Dustin is voiced by John Morrison. Dustin first appeared on The Den with Zig and Zag in December 1989, but remained with the show after their 1993 departure to Channel 4. He also outlasted four human co-hosts, all of whom moved to radio, Ian Dempsey, Ray D'Arcy, Damien McCaul and Francis Boylan Jr. Dustin's achievements include a musical career with chart-topping singles. Dustin won the public vote to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Irelande Douze Pointe" but failed to progress past the first semi-final stage. In 2008, he made an appearance on British ITV show The Xtra Factor. In June 2012, he made an appearance on The Late Late Show 50th anniversary special.