RTÉ has announced that Ryan Tubridy will be stepping down from The Late Late Show at the end of the season.
Ryan first started hosting the show in December 2009, with his first guest The Late Late Show being then Taoiseach Brian Cowen.Commenting on the news, Ryan Tubridy said:"It has been a privilege to host the national institution that is the Late Late Show for the last fourteen years. I want to thank the tremendous teams of producers, researchers, crew and executives who have done the hard work to keep the show on the road over the years. Many have become dear friends.
"Also, to the viewers, I am so grateful for the loyalty you have shown to the Late Late Show, week in, week out. Not only did you raise 30 million euros for Irish charities including over 15 million euros for children's charities all over the island that are particularly close to my heart, but you showed incredible generosity of spirit for which I am profoundly grateful.
Looking back on fourteen years presenting the Late Late Show, Ryan said:"As I reflect on my time at the helm, I realise that we experienced extraordinary times as a country in that period. During the pandemic particularly, the viewing figures bear testament to the fact that many families across Ireland tuned in as we tried to make sense of it all.
"I will especially miss the annual chaos of The Toy Show and while millions of viewers got to see the thousands of children who made it onto the live show, I saw lots more hopeful singers, messers, dancers and musicians at auditions throughout the country. Suffice to say, I am incredibly positive about and hopeful for the next generation and the contribution they will make to this country.
RTÉ is yet to make a decision on who will take over from Ryan, but confirmed it will be made in the summertime.
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