The Late Late Show season 48 explained

The 48th season of The Late Late Show, an Irish television chat show, began on 4 September 2009 and concluded on 28 May 2010. It aired on RTÉ One each Friday evening from 21:30.[1] It was the first series to be hosted by Ryan Tubridy, the show's fourth permanent host following the resignation of Pat Kenny live on air the previous season.

Tubridy's first episode as host achieved a 62 per cent audience share, the highest audience for a regular season episode since 1999. Local guests this season included Taoiseach Brian Cowen, his predecessor Bertie Ahern, hurler Donal Óg Cusack and actress Saoirse Ronan. Musical guests this season included Dionne Warwick, David Gray, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Plan B, Alexander Rybak, Nik Kershaw and Michael Bublé. International guests interviewed this season included Jermaine Jackson, John Hurt, Ant & Dec, Russell Brand, Ricki Lake, Cilla Black, Joan Collins, Cherie Blair and the Hollywood actors Vince Vaughn, Stephen Baldwin, Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson and Benicio del Toro. Former married couple Katie Price and Peter Andre featured in separate episodes in October and December. Kelly Osbourne featured in an early episode in September; her parents Ozzy and Sharon then followed in an episode the month afterwards. Miley Cyrus's interview in December was pre-recorded due to scheduling difficulties; in the same episode Tubridy interviewed Gay Byrne, the show's former host.

The season's edition of The Late Late Toy Show was held on 27 November, achieving an audience share of nearly 75 per cent, a 15-year high. 2 April 2010 episode was the first broadcast on Good Friday in 15 years, while the month ended with an episode broadcast on the night of the death of RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan, a one-time presenter of The Late Late Show. The final episode of the series, which was broadcast on 28 May 2010, coincided with Tubridy's 37th birthday and the monthiversary of the death of Gerry Ryan.[2]

Tubridy's plans and pre-season events

Ryan Tubridy was announced as the new host of The Late Late Show on 11 May 2009,[3] [4] [5] weeks before Pat Kenny's reign came to an end.[6] [7] Tubridy spoke before his first episode of his plans for his tenure as host of The Late Late Show. He declared that the owl was "not dead". He spoke of his delight at securing an Irish sponsor, Quinn Group,[8] [9] which he described as "a nice honest Cavan business", saying he would not be "really happy" if his sponsor was "a big British conglomerate".[10] He also confirmed that there would be a houseband which would feature some of the same members as the Camembert Quartet from Tubridy Tonight.[11] A new version of the theme tune was arranged by Brian Byrne.[12] Terry Prone later commented in the Evening Herald that "the updated signature tune sounded as if someone who had heard the original once was trying to remember it through a hangover".[13] The set, which features a desk of walnut, leather chairs and a backdrop with a pink/purple theme, was designed by Darragh Treacy. The opening of ticket applications was announced on 28 August 2009.[14] Bookmakers began to offer bets for the identity of Tubridy's first guest, with actor Denzel Washington being reported as one of the favourites.[15] Irish Independent television critic John Boland offered Tubridy some tips on being a good chat show host; these included a ban on C-list celebrities, a sense of humour and plenty of surprises.[16]

Tubridy's first episode

Ryan Tubridy's first episode included several high-profile guests, including Cherie Blair, Joan Collins, Sharon Corr and David Gray.[17] The 204-member studio audience included Tubridy's mother. The orchestra was notably cut off at the end before it had a chance to play.[18] The decision by RTÉ to feature music from David Gray was greeted with surprise by Sunday Tribune columnist Ken Sweeney, who noted that RTÉ 2fm had opted out of playlisting his song "Fugitive" despite an attempt by the station to target a middle-aged audience.[19] Gray is popular with that age group in Ireland and his 1998 album, White Ladder, broke Irish sales records.[19]

Tubridy's first ever guest as host of The Late Late Show was Taoiseach Brian Cowen which Cowen described as "a great privilege" when live on air.[20] [21] Tubridy praised the Taoiseach for being "very frank and forthcoming", something he thought was "refreshing and I think we'd like to see more of it as a people".[22] The Sunday Independents front page later claimed Cowen was "unhappy" with the interview. Jody Corcoran, writing in that newspaper, said the Taoiseach was upset over his "mugging" and Corcoran himself was upset over the manner in which Tubridy had blamed the Sunday Independent for bringing up the subject of the Taoiseach "drinking too much".[23] However, Corcoran, a personal friend of Cowen for 25 years, claimed he was alone with the Taoiseach when he spoke to him about his "upset" and that Cowen had been "mugged in a two-faced, Creeping Jesus sort of way by a host who was, as I see it, too cowardly to stand up like a man and ask the hard question on his own".[23] [24] Tubridy quickly apologised to the Taoiseach on air after asking him about his alcoholic habits,[18] and later responded to the Independents suggestions of a "mugging" by issuing a denial to the newspaper.[25] He also asked Cowen if he "envied" the timing of his predecessor Bertie Ahern who departed the scene shortly before the economic collapse.[26]

The interview with Brian McFadden also attracted comment. McFadden claimed he had not directly spoken to his former wife Kerry Katona for four years, was hoping to gain custody of his children—after a string of widely publicised incidents involving Katona, cocaine and tea— and that he had refused €100,000 which he was offered by a newspaper to tell his story as "they will take a couple of things I said and turn it in to a headline and it will go around the world". The interview was widely circulated by the United Kingdom's tabloid media, with Now magazine quoting McFadden's claim that he had not spoken to Katona for four years,[27] and the Daily Mirror repeating McFadden's claim that Katona could not afford yet another court case.[28] Keith Duffy of Boyzone later called McFadden "naïve" to have done the interview and said Tubridy was correct to have asked him why there was such a distance between him and his daughters.[29] Anna Carey wrote a heavily critical piece on the interview in the Irish Independent the following Saturday, calling McFadden a "selfish grown-up brat" who thought he was "an innocent victim" to Katona's "mad villain" despite Katona suffering from bipolar disorder and having "a pretty appalling childhood herself".[30] Katona herself was said to be "infuriated" by McFadden's comments on the show.[31]

Over 1.6 million people watched Tubridy's first episode, a figure which peaked during the Cowen interview.[32] [33] [34] Pat Kenny was not one of these, having decided to eat pizza instead.[35] Tubridy described it as "easily" the largest audience of his career—Pat Kenny attracted similar figures for his debut in 1999.[36] [37] These figures made this the most watched episode – apart from the annual Toy Show – since Gay Byrne retired as presenter in 1999.[37]

Tubridy's second episode

Ryan Tubridy's second episode featured an interview with Jermaine Jackson who flew into Dublin especially to appear on the show. Jackson told how his recently deceased brother Michael loved Ireland, particularly County Cork where he lived for a time in 2006. He spoke of Jackson's children and their love of movies and animation. He also said Michael's tribute concert would be moved from Vienna to Wembley Stadium in London and that he hoped U2 would play at the show.[38]

The episode, which also featured guests Kelly Osbourne, the Kilkenny All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winning team, Moving Hearts and Michael Murphy, attracted 1.5 million viewers.[39] The appearance of John Hurt and his brother Anslem drew the largest audience of the night.[39]

Tubridy's fourth episode

The fourth episode of the season included an interview with Tony Sutherland, father of boxing Olympian Darren, who had died suddenly at his London home the previous week. Tony Sutherland appeared on the show to confirm his belief that his son was not depressed at the time of his death and said he heard of Darren's demise when his wife was informed as they were communicating via telephone. He held his son's medal throughout the interview. Darren's mother Lynda also spoke of how her son had been cut beneath his eye.[40]

Tubridy's fifth episode

The fifth episode of the season, which aired on 2 October 2009, featured an interview with Leonie Fennell and Tony Donnelly, the mother and stepfather of Shane Clancy, a 22-year-old student involved in a murder-suicide in Bray, County Wicklow on 16 August 2009. Fennell revealed her son had swallowed a one-month supply of anti-depressants, had attempted suicide and been given another month's supply before he carried out the act.[41] The College of Psychiatrists in Ireland declined a request to take part in the discussion. Father Fergus O'Donoghue, an associate of the Creane family whose son was murdered, later criticised the interview, saying they had been "exploited" and questioning why anti-depressants were used as an excuse.[42]

Other guests to feature on that episode included British television personalities Ant & Dec, boxer Bernard Dunne and American television personality Ricki Lake.[43]

Tubridy's tenth episode

An interview with British chef Gordon Ramsay led to comment in the Irish media when Ramsay engaged in personal criticism of Tubridy over his appearance. Ramsay compared Tubridy's ears to Dumbo, saying: "Look at those things, you must take off coming down the stairs. I'm surprised you can get through the door". The chef also spoke of his desire to bring Tubridy to one of his restaurants, commenting "You look like you haven't eaten in years. You're too thin. You're like a little windy piece of asparagus". The Evening Herald said Tubridy had been "ridiculed and humiliated [...] in front of a squirming television audience".[44] A spokesperson for Tubridy said he understood the comments as a joke.[44] Whilst appearing on The Ray D'Arcy Show on Today FM to promote The Late Late Toy Show some weeks later, Tubridy responded to the incident: "I thought he was a bit, em, British for my liking. I won’t be buying the books [Ramsay was promoting]. In fact, I didn't take the free one".[45]

Tubridy's fourteenth episode

Comedian Peter Kay made his debut on The Late Late Show, performing "Is This the Way to Amarillo" and "I Useta Lover" and lifting Tubridy off the ground and shaking him about in the air.[46] That episode also featured singer Peter Andre who performed "Unconditional", a song dedicated to his stepson Harvey, and Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh who talked about her twisted bowel.[46]

Christmas edition

A pre-recorded edition of The Late Late Show was broadcast on 27 December 2009, including Louis Walsh as a guest.[47]

Tubridy's twenty-third episode

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was interviewed by Ryan Tubridy on 12 February 2010 when he appeared on The Late Late Show to discuss his family history of child abuse. Adams and Tubridy also exchanged comments on the Irish Republican Army (IRA), with Tubridy's grandfather becoming involved in proceedings.[48]

Tubridy's twenty-fourth episode

Boxer Bernard Dunne announced his retirement from the sport while appearing in a brief cameo in this episode.[49]

The Late Late Show Eurosong Special 2010

This aired live on The Late Late Show in early March 2010, with the intention of selecting Ireland's entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo. The jury consisted of Linda Martin, Mark Crossingham, Julian Benson, Larry Gogan and Diarmuid Furlong.[50]

The five selected songs were "Baby, Nothing's Wrong", "Does Heaven Need Much More?", "Fashion Queen", "It's for You" and "River of Silence".[51] [52] [53] [54]

Attempt to interview Cheryl Cole

It was reported in the media in April 2010 that Cheryl Cole would be subjected to a pre-recorded interview due to scheduling difficulties. Pre-recorded interviews on The Late Late Show were considered a novelty at this time, though Miley Cyrus had availed of one the previous December.[55]

Death of Gerry Ryan

See main article: Death of Gerry Ryan. The edition of 30 April 2010 of The Late Late Show was broadcast on the night of the death of broadcaster Gerry Ryan. Presenter Ryan Tubridy was joined by a selection of guests including the show's former hosts Gay Byrne and Pat Kenny, as well as other RTÉ broadcasters such as Joe Duffy, Dave Fanning, Brenda Donohue and David Blake Knox. Tubridy said on the show that the "country has lost a great broadcaster and I have lost a great friend".

The tribute led to The Late Late Shows highest audience ratings of 2010.[56]

Grease actress Stockard Channing, a guest on that night's edition of The Late Late Show, spoke of feeling like she had interrupted "a stranger's funeral" as audience members were still in tears when she arrived. Channing alleged that no death in her native United States would receive such an emotional reaction.[57]

Andrew Cowles interview

Tubridy's interview with Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowles on 14 May 2010 episode nearly reduced Cowles to tears. Cowles was on the show to promote The Tree of Seasons, his husband's book published posthumously.[58] Tubridy responded to criticism by later remarking that Cowles had given "a very solid, brave interview and I know for a fact that he's happy with the way it went".[59]

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  1. News: Dima performs at The Late Late Show . . 31 May 2008 . 4 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225144334/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news/belgrade-2008?id=1128 . 25 February 2015 . dead .
    • News: Paisley on RTE's Late Late Show . . 24 January 2009 . 4 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225144424/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7848737.stm . 25 February 2015 . dead .
    • News: Late Late show getting new face . . 12 May 2009 . 4 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225144531/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8045336.stm . 25 February 2015 . dead .
    • News: Kenny's final viewer figures released . The Irish Times . 2 June 2009 . 4 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225144707/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/kenny-s-final-viewer-figures-released-1.841358 . 25 February 2015 . dead .
  2. News: Lorna . Nolan . I didn't rehearse Aoibhinn double act, says winner Tubridy . https://archive.today/20120904155015/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/i-didnt-rehearse-aoibhinn-double-act-says-winner-tubridy-2192106.html . dead . 4 September 2012 . . 24 May 2010 . 24 May 2010 .
  3. News: RTÉ Television Announces Ryan Tubridy as new presenter of The Late Late Show . Raidió Teilifís Éireann . 11 May 2009 . 11 September 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090608194909/http://www.rte.ie/about/pressreleases/2009/0511/newllspresenter110509.html . 8 June 2009 .
  4. News: Ryan Tubridy New 'Late Late Show' Host. Irish Film and Television Network. 11 May 2009. 11 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225155713/http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4282119&tpl=archnews&only=1. 25 February 2015.
  5. News: Tubridy succeeds Kenny as 'Late Late Show' presenter. The Irish Times. 12 May 2009. 11 September 2009.
  6. News: Tubridy is new Late Late presenter. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 12 May 2009. 11 September 2009.
  7. News: Huge viewing figures for Kenny's last show. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 2 June 2009. 11 September 2009.
  8. News: RTÉ Television announce Quinn as sponsor of The Late Late Show . Raidió Teilifís Éireann . 10 August 2009 . 11 September 2009 .
  9. News: Quinn Group Sign 'Late Late Show' Sponsorship Deal. Irish Film and Television Network. IFTN. 12 August 2009. 13 August 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20150226005414/http://www.iftn.ie/finance/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4282402&tpl=archnews&force=1. 26 February 2015.
  10. News: Ryan Tubridy talks Late Late plans. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 13 August 2009. 11 September 2009.
  11. News: Tubridy reveals Late Late Show plans. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 13 August 2009. 11 September 2009.
  12. News: New 'Late Late' signature tune the work of Navan composer. Meath Chronicle. 9 September 2009. 11 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225155908/http://www.meathchronicle.ie/news/navan/articles/2009/09/09/391035-new-late-late-signature-tune-the-work-of-navan-composer/. 25 February 2015.
  13. News: Terry . Prone . He will have disasters and will face scathing criticism but why I think Tubridy will still cut it on Late Late . https://archive.today/20130217200820/http://www.herald.ie/opinion/he-will-have-disasters-and-will-face-scathing-criticism-but-why-i-think-tubridy-will-still-cut-it-on-late-late-1880109.html . dead . 17 February 2013 . Evening Herald . 7 September 2009 . 11 September 2009 .
  14. News: Ticket applications open for Late Late. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 28 August 2009. 11 September 2009.
  15. News: Actor Washington favourite to kick off new 'Late Late Show'. IOL. 1 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  16. News: John. Boland. Chatterboxes: How to be a good chat show host. Irish Independent. 4 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  17. News: Fiach. Kelly. It's a new host but same owl show. Irish Independent. 4 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  18. News: Hilary. Fanin. Tubridy gets a little bit personal with the Taoiseach. The Irish Times. 5 September 2009. 11 September 2009. Even when Tubridy asked Cowen whether he drank too much, to which Cowen replied "no, I don't, not at all," Tubridy immediately apologised for being annoying in his line of questioning. [...] The only hitch on the night involved the close when the orchestra failed to deliver on time, first night nerves I suppose.. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225160129/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/tubridy-gets-a-little-bit-personal-with-the-taoiseach-1.731856. 25 February 2015.
  19. News: Ken . Sweeney . No Gray area for 2FM playlists . . 20 September 2009 . 26 September 2009 .
  20. News: Alison. Healy. Tubridy's first guests to include Taoiseach. The Irish Times. 4 September 2009. 11 September 2009. Among tonight's 204-strong audience will be his mother, who has never come to see one of his shows before. "She's coming in because she heard there was free stuff," he said, before adding hastily, "I'm only joking." The new set was designed by Darragh Treacy who also designed the previous set. It features a walnut desk with leather chairs and a pink/purple backdrop.. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225160243/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/tubridy-s-first-guests-to-include-taoiseach-1.730917. 25 February 2015.
  21. News: Tubridy takes up new Late Late Show role by grilling Taoiseach. The Irish News. 5 September 2009. 11 September 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011526/http://www.irishnews.com/articles/540/5860/2009/9/5/626822_392905818685Tubridy,takes,up,new,Late,Late,Show,role,by,grilling,Taoiseach.html. 5 March 2016.
  22. News: A Pat on the back for Ryan. Irish Independent. 5 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  23. News: Jody. Corcoran. Taoiseach upset at Late Late 'mugging'. Sunday Independent. 6 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  24. News: Jody. Corcoran. If Tubridy wanted to get personal, he should have asked questions like a man. Sunday Independent. 6 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  25. News: Grainne. Cunningham. Conor. Kane. Tubridy denies 'mugging' Cowen in Late Late chat. Irish Independent. 8 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  26. News: Mary. Minihan. Cowen says FF should have taxed property more. The Irish Times. 5 September 2009. 11 September 2009. Tubridy asked Mr Cowen if he envied his predecessor Bertie Ahern's sense of timing, prompting laughter from the audience when he added "you talk about hindsight, he had some foresight". Mr Cowen said he thought that was unfair on Mr Ahern. No-one had foreseen the collapse of Lehman Brothers, he said. "He served his country well over that period of time." [...] In the early part of the interview there was audience applause for some of the questions but not for the answers. The host made reference to "crazy spending" on Ministerial expenses, without mentioning Ceann Comhairle John ODonoghue. "Can you tell me Taoiseach how you're going to stop a bill for example €9,616 on car hire while attending the Cannes film festival?" he asked. Mr Cowen said the arrangements referred would not be repeated and changes had already been made.. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225160402/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/cowen-says-ff-should-have-taxed-property-more-1.731839. 25 February 2015.
  27. News: SHOCK! Brian McFadden: I haven't spoken to Kerry Katona in 4 years. Now magazine. 7 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  28. News: 3AM. Kerry Katona won't let me see our kids, says Brian McFadden. Daily Mirror. 7 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  29. News: Duffy brands McFadden 'naïve' over Late Late. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 10 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  30. News: Anna. Carey. Airing dirty laundry in public is never good for the children. Irish Independent. 12 September 2009. 12 September 2009.
  31. News: McFadden's Late Late drama. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 7 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  32. News: Ryan's Late Late reaches 1.6 million. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 8 September 2009. 11 September 2009.
  33. News: Ryan's Late Late Show Debut Reaches 1.6 million . Raidió Teilifís Éireann . 7 September 2009 . 11 September 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728010958/http://www.rte.ie/about/pressreleases/2009/0907/ryandebutlls070909.html . 28 July 2011 .
  34. News: Claire . Murphy . 1.6m tune in to see Tubridy on his Late Late Show debut . https://archive.today/20130107200524/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/16m-tune-in-to-see-tubridy-on-his-late-late-show-debut-1880890.html . dead . 7 January 2013 . Evening Herald . 8 September 2009 . 11 September 2009 .
  35. News: Shane. Hegarty. Changing the programme. The Irish Times. 19 September 2009. 4 October 2009. PAT KENNY DIDN'T watch Ryan Tubridy's first Late Late Show . Or, at least, he didn't watch it on the Friday night; didn't join the one and a half million people who settled on their sofas with their cups of tea and expectations. That Friday a fortnight ago, Kenny was instead to be found at the local pizzeria, with his wife Kathy and a group of friends.. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225160601/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/changing-the-programme-1.741563. 25 February 2015.
  36. News: Ronan. McGreevey. Tubridy's 'Late Late' debut draws 1.6m. The Irish Times. 7 September 2009. 11 September 2009. Tubridy said he would not have changed a second of his show especially the interview with the Taoiseach who he pointed out was pleased with how it went. "I wasn't out to get the Taoiseach. He gave a very robust account of himself. I thought he came out of it better than he went into it," he said. "That is testament to some tough questions and some admirable answers. I thought it was good all round." He also confessed that he had not read the Sunday Independent front page story which suggested that Mr Cowen had been unhappy with the interview.. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225160712/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/tubridy-s-late-late-debut-draws-1-6m-1.845882. 25 February 2015.
  37. News: Ronan. McGreevy. 1.6m tuned in for Tubridy 'Late Late'. The Irish Times. 8 September 2009. 11 September 2009. In total, about 1.6 million tuned in at some stage of the programme, making it the most watched Late Late Show, outside the toy show, since Gay Byrne's retirement in May 1999..
  38. News: Fiona . Dillon . Michael was so happy here – Jacko's brother . https://archive.today/20130217175745/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/michael-was-so-happy-here--jackos-brother-1885082.html . dead . 17 February 2013 . Evening Herald . 12 September 2009 . 12 September 2009 .
  39. News: Tubridy Late Late Show success continues. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 15 September 2009. 15 September 2009.
  40. News: Claire . Murphy . Tragic Darren's dad opens his heart to Tubridy . https://archive.today/20130218045329/http://www.herald.ie/national-news/tragic-darrens-dad-opens-his-heart-to-tubridy-1897660.html . dead . 18 February 2013 . Evening Herald . 26 September 2009 . 4 October 2009 .
  41. News: Shane tried suicide weeks before knife rampage – parents . https://archive.today/20130217221102/http://www.herald.ie/national-news/shane-tried-suicide-weeks-before-knife-rampage-ndash-parents-1903674.html . dead . 17 February 2013 . Evening Herald . 3 October 2009 . 4 October 2009 .
  42. News: Caitlin . McBride . Late Late exploited Shane Clancy's parents – priest . https://web.archive.org/web/20091026134629/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/late-late-exploited-shane-clancys-parents--priest-1922894.html . dead . 26 October 2009 . Evening Herald . 23 October 2009 . 24 October 2009 .
  43. News: Jane . Last . Look who just popped in for the Late Late . https://archive.today/20130218001838/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/look-who-just-popped-in-for-the-late-late-1902767.html . dead . 18 February 2013 . Evening Herald . 2 October 2009 . 4 October 2009 .
  44. News: Lorna . Nolan . Ryan refuses to get in a flap over chef Ramsay's nasty 'Dumbo' ears jibes . https://archive.today/20130111154911/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/ryan-refuses-to-get-in-a-flap-over-chef-ramsays-nasty-dumbo-ears-jibes-1938657.html . dead . 11 January 2013 . Evening Herald . 10 October 2009 . 10 October 2009 .
  45. News: Quentin. Fottrell. Quentin Fottrell. In the wettest week of the year, nothing is cut and dried. The Irish Times. 28 November 2009. 21 December 2009. On Wednesday's The Ray D'Arcy Show (Today FM, weekdays) there was a collision of two worlds when Ryan Tubridy arrived. This kind of cross-pollination would likely give the RTÉ brass conniptions. But it's nice to see a radio station with the confidence to invite on a competitor. [...] D'Arcy is the guy next door. Tubridy is a showman who doesn't appear to have an "off" button – on-air at least. Tubridy said Gordon Ramsay was his least favourite television guest. (In an interview earlier this year Ramsay poked fun at Tubridy's ears, though this came after Tubridy asked Ramsay if he had any work done.) "I thought he was a bit, em, British for my liking," Tubridy said. D'Arcy didn't pursue that, but I wondered what exactly he meant. Does a generous sprinkling of Anglophobia get you into the good graces of the Irish public? I thought we were over all of that. "I won't be buying the books," Tubridy added. "In fact, I didn't take the free one.". https://web.archive.org/web/20150225160842/http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/in-the-wettest-week-of-the-year-nothing-is-cut-and-dried-1.780766. 25 February 2015.
  46. News: Fiona . Dillon . Kay a huge hit on first Late Late appearance . https://archive.today/20130217175048/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/kay-a-huge-hit-on-first-late-late-appearance-1965455.html . dead . 17 February 2013 . Evening Herald . 5 October 2009 . 10 October 2009 .
  47. News: Caitlin . McBride . Louis keeps Jedward in papers in row with Ryan over toy show . https://archive.today/20130107202136/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/louis-keeps-jedward-in-papers-in-row-with-ryan-over-toy-show-1966382.html . dead . 7 January 2013 . Evening Herald . 7 December 2009 . 21 December 2009 .
  48. News: Chat show Tubridy riled over Gerry Adams IRA remarks . https://archive.today/20120721030507/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/chat-show-tubridy-riled-over-gerry-adams-ira-remarks-14682606.html . dead . 21 July 2012 . . 15 February 2010 . 28 February 2010 .
  49. News: Tommy. Conlon. Boxing: The bubble had to burst for Dunne and for Dublin. Sunday Independent. 21 February 2010. 28 February 2010.
  50. News: RTÉ calls for Eurovision entries. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 11 December 2009. 11 December 2009.
  51. News: RTÉ announces 2010 Eurosong finalists. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 10 February 2010. 28 February 2010.
  52. News: Conor. Spackman. Boyzone star Mikey Graham in Eurovision glory bid. BBC. 11 February 2010. 28 February 2010.
  53. News: RTE announce Eurosong 2010 Finalists. Hot Press. 11 February 2010. 28 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225161103/http://www.hotpress.com/Eurosong/news/RTE-announce-Eurosong-2010-Finalists/6208479.html. 25 February 2015.
  54. News: Suzanne. Lynch. Journalist tries again to conquer Europe. The Irish Times. 11 February 2010. 28 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20150225161209/http://www.irishtimes.com/news/journalist-tries-again-to-conquer-europe-1.620257. 25 February 2015.
  55. News: Lorna . Nolan . Ryan in for Late Late date with Cheryl . https://archive.today/20120802214837/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/ryan-in-for-late-late-date-with-cheryl-2141006.html . dead . 2 August 2012 . Evening Herald . 16 April 2010 . 16 April 2010 .
  56. News: Ken. Sweeney. Record numbers tuned in for the 'Late Late' tribute. Irish Independent. 5 May 2010. 5 May 2010.
  57. News: Shane. Hickey. US actress tells of emotional atmosphere on 'Late Late' set. Irish Independent. 4 May 2010. 4 May 2010.
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