So the powers-that-be in RTÉ have decided, and announced this evening, that Ryan Tubridy is the man to replace Pat Kenny. The 35-year-old presenter’s first programme as host of ‘The Late Late Show’ will be broadcast in September. Commenting on taking over the programme from departing host Pat Kenny, new host Tubridy said: “I’m very taken aback by this announcement. ‘The Late Late Show’ casts a wide net across this island and it is a humbling honour to be asked to present such an iconic programme”. So that’s that. At least it’s not Gerry Ryan. Be thankful for small mercies. Pat Kenny’s last Late Late Show as host will be broadcast on Friday, 29th of May. ‘Tubridy Tonight’ will not return in the Autumn. Instead RTÉ bosses “want to look again at the Saturday night schedule”. Odds on our very own Darragh Doyle to get a gig? We’ll just have … There’s more →