Ryan Tubridy to step down from Late Late role when season ends

HildaOgdenx · 16-03-2023 2:40pm

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It's definitely not an easy job, and I suppose like anything, the people who make a job look easy are the ones who are really good at it.

I gave up watching shortly after Tubridy took over. He is so uneasy and on edge that it wasn't a comfortable watch. I think part of it might be that he lacks any true interest in other people. And that shows.

I recorded the LLS with The Dubliners presented by Gay Byrne when it was re- shown in more recent years and I honestly think it's a masterclass in presenting. I'm not saying Gaybo got everything perfect all of the time, or anything, and there will be plenty who will point out what he got wrong over the years. But that programme is so well worth watching. You have a feeling that anything at all could happen, or be said and Gay Byrne is able for it. I think he liked that edge of seat kind of situation that Tubridy would run a mile from.

I have heard people suggesting that he fancies a run at the Presidency. I'm afraid he wouldn't get my vote for that either.

JP Liz V1 · 16-03-2023 2:46pm

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Probably Jennifer from DWTS

16-03-2023 2:48pm

Jennifer’s voice is a bit “Donaghmede” tbh. Would turn off rural watchers.

MrMusician18 · 16-03-2023 2:49pm

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The media think there's nothing more important than the media.

Elsewhere in the real world, the ECB have increased rates by 0.5%

HildaOgdenx · 16-03-2023 2:50pm

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I don't watch the Late Late Show or DWTS or indeed anything much on RTE but I would have to officially get rid of my tv if that happened.

72sheep · 16-03-2023 2:55pm

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Also never heard of Emer and so Googled her, the first three hits are terrifying:

"I am a motivational speaker that does workshops and talks on Anti Racism, Unconscious Bias, Mental Health and Activity and Movement."

"Equality Activist- dm for workshop"

"I would never have told anybody that I suffered with depression"

The show will become a workshop on what an awful people we were until Modern Ireland came along and saved us.

I can think of another prominent female that ticks a big box that has not been mentioned here yet as a possibility - and I'm not going to tempt fate by naming her now.

Seriously, we should promise Ryan that if he stays we'll double his salary, buy tickets for the Toy Show Musical and will stop counting all his freebies :-)

kneemos · 16-03-2023 2:55pm

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Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross probably do well. They're light-hearted shows though,with good presenters. Two things RTE wouldn't have a notion about.

Goldengirl · 16-03-2023 2:57pm

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This..

There was no place to discuss serious issues when it began with Gaybo .

Now it comes across as Tubs going deep and then with a quip back to regular stuff . Very insincere.

Should be a ban on same celebs , models and influencers doing the rounds every year. Sick of the sight of them

Graham Norton is brilliant but a copy of him might be just as annoying as RT .

Don't know who I'd like from the RTE circuit of hosts . Maybe they need to look outside or even abroad to attract talent .

Maybe Graham might come back??

16-03-2023 2:57pm

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Sigma101 · 16-03-2023 2:59pm

I stopped watching the Late Late years ago. Too many rubbish guests with nothing interesting to say. I think it's an astute move by Tubridy to get out now while he's still young enough to be considered for other things. RTE will keep flogging the dead horse and will vainly attempt to breathe new life into it with a younger, female presenter. That new presenter will be...

Angela Scanlon.

hawley · 16-03-2023 3:02pm

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Completely agree with this. Think that it's down to money. He's not being paid much more than the likes of D'Arcy and Duffy. He probably feels his wages should be far ahead of them. He'll do a few vanity projects and remain on pretty much the same amount. All about the Benjamins.

quinnd6 · 16-03-2023 3:02pm

I thought Tubridy was very good as host, sorry to see him leave. If a woman gets the late late show I won't be watching it anymore as all the women at RTE just wouldn't suit it. Tommy Tiernan is great but I doubt he'll get it. Apart from that I can't think of anyone. I really hope they don't give it to flipping Miriam O'Callaghan it'd be boring as heck I thought she was an absolute snorefest when she subbed for Tubridy. Might as well have any of the news readers do it as that. I think the show may be completely screwed after Tubridy leaves to be honest.

Goldengirl · 16-03-2023 3:05pm

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I would say there are no big fans of LLS anymore .

As @Spanish Eyes said nobody watches it anymore it's so dry .

RoTelly · 16-03-2023 3:08pm

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She is coming back with Ask Me Anything filming starts in April, unless they plan to air it during the summer and not in September there might be a possibility.

Cynically the announcement was made as this Friday is St. Paddy's day and TLLS has a special this will increase audience along with the audience wanting the St. Paddy's Day Special, and it will also see Tubs audience go up until his last show, which will be a special one also. Without all of the specials from Valentine's to Country and Western Tub's audience would have plummeted over the last few years. Also last few weeks have been heavily promoted across RTÉ.

Gadgetman496 · 16-03-2023 3:15pm

I remember Miriam O'Callaghan being interviewed once where she spoke about Christmas in her house, She has 6 or 8 kids I think and they wanted a mobile phone for Christmas, she said she bought one phone and raffled it between them on Christmas day, she'd be a great ambassador for the toy show alright :)

Spanish Eyes · 16-03-2023 3:15pm

Beginning to seem that being a presenter on LLS is the kiss of death. To be avoided by those with an eye to the future, unless is it a dry run for the Presidency.

RoTelly · 16-03-2023 3:18pm

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In fairness there was no TV before TLLS started. There is also a sense that RTÉ had no other current affairs shows tackling issues, 7days and its successor was often in trouble with Government and Lobby groups and Advertisers, leading to it being axed, even its replacements caused problems, then you had QandA and Today Tonight. What TLLS did was to be able to cross the line into CA and Light entertainment with ease.

Tubs' interview with comedian Julian Carey is a great example of how out of depth he was as a presenter. How did the Lenny Henry interview go? When you compare both of those guest to when Gay Byrne interviewed them.

Pat threw caution to the wind, he had their Crime Correspondent on about drugs, prostitution etc etc and it was then followed by the band Blondie wanting to continue the conversation, would have made for great TV had they been let and if the audience had been give an opportunity to respond, Pat just carried on with a Rock Band interview.

You also have to remember your not going to get anyone nowadays wanting to be controversial on TV. I can't see Tubs wanting to tackle many of the more taboo subjects of today in case he'd be cancelled.

StevenToast · 16-03-2023 3:32pm

Jesus...we will have the dragged out long goodbye now until he goes at the end of May....

Why not just go now?....do us all a favour....

...Tubridy will be stroking himself dreaming of Bono showing up on his last show to present him with a motorbike.....

freshpopcorn · 16-03-2023 3:39pm

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They'd be one hamper of cosmetics to raffel between everybody in the audienve whilst Miriam will go home with her boot full.

ballsymchugh · 16-03-2023 3:40pm

Anton Savage would be great for it, but not a hope unfortunately

Goldengirl · 16-03-2023 3:41pm

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Yeah agree. That's the rock TV in general is perishing on . RT was only ever an American style Late Show interviewer , short , formulaic finished in five minutes, go to ads or music clip . Boring. Too careful not to offend .

I like the irreverence of Graham Norton but he is always in control. He can let the guests chat on but only intervenes when it gets too off piste. And it's a lot shorter than the LLS.

I would like if the LLS had a longer music section with maybe two presenters taking turns interviewing and get a bit of a buzz going .

I can't really comment on RTs interviews because I switched the programme off for years except on a rare occasion if I knew somebody I wanted to see was going to be on it . On an odd occasion I would look at it and enjoy it , but mostly would catch up on other stuff on Friday nights .

There are some vibrant funny presenters who should be given a chance but maybe as another suggested a group rotating so no one person gets stale .

Angela Scanlan , Baz., Tommy, Panti Bliss , Hector even , and Sarah McInerney too , along with some of our other talent that have emigrated ..Dara O' Broin , Aisling Bea , Sharon Horgan, Dylan Moran ...there are so many and it would be great if RTE would just stop with the same old group of presenters and mix it up a bit .

Think it is way too long for a chat show for one host , in fairness to Pat Kenny and Ryan Tubridy .

Muahahaha · 16-03-2023 3:49pm

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They couldnt afford Graham Norton, he is worth more than £20m after he sold his production company that makes his show. And while his salary on the BBC isnt known its likely to be at least £2m a year, could even be higher. Norton is mega wealthy, he wouldnt be taking 500k.

Couldnt see Dara o'Briain upping his family from London either though he could fly over for the couple of days work.

I think its Claire Byrnes if she wants it but she gave up her Monday night show to spend time with famiy so taking on the Late Late would be a complete 180 on that stance. Unless they do what they should have done in the first place and give Sarah McInerney the Today radio show and Byrne just does the Late Late.

I hope Brendan o'Connor throws his hat in the ring. Before Tommy Tiernan came along o'Connors Saturday night show was regularly drawing more viewers than the Late Late. By his third season he was really in his groove but then RTE went and axed his show

Goldengirl · 16-03-2023 3:54pm

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I am gone and will never return along with many others I would say if the usual suspects get the show all to themselves.

Jeez I never want to see CB again after the last few years and think I am not alone there .

RoTelly · 16-03-2023 3:55pm

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I don't know if I would agree with that list but everyone has their own tastes.

If I were to become presenter... I only cost 499,000 😂... or even a producer of the show...

Limit the sad stories and don't make everything in to a misery
On occasion have strong panel of conversationalists who can analysis the week that was, from a broad spectrum of views, but in an entertaining way.
Give new musicians, new comedian more opportunities, did Ryan ever introduce a stand up during his time on TLLS
Work towards trying to get people outside of RTÉ even if that is purely to get a cast member from a big movie / tv show from the 80s or 90s
Work towards bigger names you can get LIVE
Test the specials rather than running with them. e.g. St. Vals special really should have been a segment not a full show.
Drop the Eurovision (for TLLS sake and your sake)
Don't be afraid to bring the audience into ask questions.

Maybe get a newbie someone no-one has heard of?

NIMAN · 16-03-2023 3:56pm

If I was taking a bet on it, I'd say it'll be either Miriam or CB.

Definitely a woman though. Nailed on.

Either way, it'll not save the shows decline.

Wonder what sort of pay cut our Ryan will be taking now?

andydurnin · 16-03-2023 3:56pm

i think they should keep it going but mix it up and not have the usual RTE presenters, they cant get prime time presenters . it not prime time that we want on a Friday night. We need light entertainment show to compete with graham norton.

Before tubridy got the job, Patrick Kielty was one of the people RTE was thinking of for the job. He would be great and can do serious and funny. He would defo pull in the viewers.

Spanish Eyes · 16-03-2023 3:59pm

Sorry to be rude, but CB is an airhead. Doesn't know whether she should be serious or on a cookery/beauty show. I know - I'm an awful critic and so perfect myself.

It will be someone from the RTE stale bread "stable" I reckon. But as I said earlier I'd watch if there were different presenters every week on rotation maybe? I'm sure even with my hyper critical attitude I might find someone to spark my interest, then the guests don't matter much!

But safe is the RTE way, and the gene pool is small.

16-03-2023 4:01pm

Gay Byrne would have had the Burkes and Gemma O'Doherty on the show and given them a fair hearing

Goldengirl · 16-03-2023 4:02pm

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Don't disagree and accept everyone has their favourites.

I just prefer fresh new comedy and live music . The odd sad segment is acceptable but not every week .

Rotate presenters . Would give people a chance to fit a bit if LLS presenting into their lives without moving home and country . Would ensure a fresh show every week and highlight the better presenters among them .

I think it's time to move away from one presenter or ditch the show entirely .

griffin100 · 16-03-2023 4:09pm

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That would certainly keep the nepotism going alright and be aligned with how RTE do business. He comes from and is an active part of a toxic family. .

hawkwing · 16-03-2023 4:11pm

Anna Geary, everyone loves her, including herself.

rovers_runner · 16-03-2023 4:15pm

They need a panel show with some familiar guest rotating which will cover the general spectrum while keeping the older crowd tuning in.

Presenter: Combo or block residence of Dara O'Brian/Tommy Tiernan/Miriam O'Callaghan/Sarah McInerney - Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously while being able to hold a room. Would rule out Claire Byrne/Daithi O'Se easily steered vanilla types and SJW male or female, token campaigners.

Full show Panel: Comedian | Jounalist | Musician/Sports person | Politico | Presenter/Celebrity

Thrash out the week that was with some satire, keeping it light with necessity on balance of people involved.

Two or three music guest or same band with two/three numbers and you have the bones of a decent show.

Limit show to no more than 90 mins.

seanin4711 · 16-03-2023 4:18pm

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That and when Al porter and Eoin whats his face got their marching orders. RTE and 2FM are a total waste of taxpayers money! They will never change or cost cut,recession proof!

AdrianG08 · 16-03-2023 4:23pm

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You see this is the kind of stuff that would provoke debate and get viewers.

Shorter show, add a bit of controversy, let the guests do the talking, also open it up to the audience. A host that will play devils advocate 100% and not virtue signal.

Tubs came across as insincere, nervous even after nearly 15 years in the gig, and he waffled so much trying to sound intelligent. I often had to laugh watching him sitting in the groups of musicians he had on, tapping his foot, trying to regale with some pseudo philosophical bulls*t. Hes not a bad fella clearly, but hes simply not lived enough or worldly enough to rub shoulders with people we want to see interviewed.

He was on the radio today explaining his decision to leave as like being at a party thats still hopping (party being the show) but hes looking at the time on his phone and the taxi is nearly here. Thats the kinda waffle from him that makes me cringe, who the hell talks like that in the real world like. He has such a view of himself when he is really in a bubble of his own. I think he hides behind the brand of the show, the LLS, never had the ambition/talent to make it HIS show. A lightweight.

God knows who will get it. If its a woman its going to bomb and I think RTE know this. I know its a sexist remark, but it will bomb given the demographic that watch it. Tommy Tiernan kinda captures the new Ireland and old ireland (in some ways), I actually think they would be ballsy enough this time to give it to him, but I don't think it would appeal to him either creatively or financially, given the commitment it would need.

Best of making it a shorter show, tackling issues of the week. Bring on genuine opposing views with prospect of a bit of a row, people love conflict. Maybe a comedian performance, new music and a steady pair of hands who knows when and how to interject.

In the interim, it might not be a bad idea to have a rotating host every week, put it out there to see who wants a crack at it, bit like Have I got news for you. Different presenter every week, we may be surprised by someone we never thought of, when the reigns are let off them. Before definitively rowing in beside someone for the next 10 years without knowing if they are crap or not.

Gadgetman496 · 16-03-2023 4:50pm

RTE should reverse the Tommy Tiernan Show format for the LLS. Rotate the presenter(s) each week and nobody will know who's going to present it until they walk out each Friday night.

kneemos · 16-03-2023 4:52pm

Claire Byrne was Newstalks worst presenter, completely clueless.

Dunno who does the hiring in RTE,but they're an awful talentless shower.

Gadgetman496 · 16-03-2023 5:01pm

There you go!

HildaOgdenx · 16-03-2023 5:01pm

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I like the irreverence of Graham Norton but he is always in control. He can let the guests chat on but only intervenes when it gets too off piste.

Yes, I enjoy that too. And of course the show is pre-recorded.

Graham Norton also strikes me as someone who can very much think on his feet and is very quick-witted. Neither attribute applies to Tubridy, imo. While Graham can appear to be always relaxed and having the crack, I think he is more than alert and well able, should anything serious need to be discussed.

I can't for a minute imagine RTE could afford him but I wish they would get him to train potential presenters.

I genuinely can't think of anyone offhand that I would like to see presenting the LLS. Please do not let it be Ray D'arcy!

NotThisMorning · 16-03-2023 5:22pm

I think Seán Moncrieff would be perfect for this.

kneemos · 16-03-2023 5:24pm

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Great interviewer. Nobody with talent is getting that gig though.

AdrianG08 · 16-03-2023 5:28pm

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Its actually not a bad shout in fairness.

I think the reverse of the TT show would be a great idea for a few months though, we don't know the presenter until they walk out each friday night.

16-03-2023 5:30pm

What's all the weird "bet it'll be a *woman* 🙄" shoite about?

Yes, women are adults - there are many who work in broadcasting.

And yes, Tubridy is not a charismatic presenter - but it's strange to be so over-joyed!

rightmove · 16-03-2023 5:38pm

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Yep why replace him with one woman when you can replace him with 2 or 3 women like they did when they replace the buck on nationwide or the news.

And we could have every episode celebrating women (like around little womens xmas, bridgets day (feminist icon dont ya know), international womoans month and mothers day)....jez its only half way into march. lol

16-03-2023 5:46pm

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Huh? Who's being feminist?

There will be a position for presenter of The Late Late Show soon - being over 18 is necessary, but otherwise, I'm not seeing anything about it being open to men only.

(This thing of calling Brigid's day a holiday for women is strange... as if it's only a day off for women. Enjoy the long weekend if your job doesn't require working on public holidays/weekends. It's a saint's feast day - like tomorrow. And there's International Men's Day, and Fathers' day. Women's little Christmas is a very old tradition of a night off from the domestic chores associated with Christmas).

squirrel6767 · 16-03-2023 5:56pm

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He came to mind with me too. Quite smart and well polished. Would blend in with light entertainment remit. Fresher look ?

Why "not a hope"?

Gusser09 · 16-03-2023 6:05pm

Do away with it. It was ok until about 1998. That being said if they are to continue with it id like to see Eoghan Mcdermott given the chance to present. After the horrible and false accusations made against him its the least he deserves. You can imagine the headlines

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