Newstalk presenter Pat Kenny has accused RTÉ of ‘ruining’ the reputation of ex-Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy in an explosive interview.
Speaking to the Irish Independent, the 75-year-old pulled no punches when it came to what he thought of his former employers, who he left 10 years ago.Kenny said that the scandal which rocked the national broadcaster, stemming from the discrepancy in Tubridy's salary, would never had happened if the host didn't leave his hosting duties beforehand.
"And then they came out with excuses that didn’t make sense. And in the process they effectively ruined Ryan’s reputation. Some would say Noel Kelly’s too. I have no doubt Noel was damaged by what they did."AdvertisementPat Kenny criticises RTÉ after summer scandalKenny left RTÉ in 2013, before taking up hosting duties at broadcasting rivals Newstalk, where he has had his own radio show.
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