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The Late Late Show Tribute to Gay Byrne, Tuesday, RTÉ One, 9:35pm

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Ryan Tubridy has promised that tonight's Late Late Show tribute to Gay Byrne will be "really special".

The veteran broadcaster passed away on Monday, November 4, after a long illness.

Tubridy saluted his "great friend" and "magnificent mentor" on his RTÉ Radio 1 programme on Tuesday morning ahead of tonight's show. He described the Late Late tribute programme as "a happy wake".

Speaking to The Today Show's Brenda Donohue ahead of the show, Tubridy said: "Gay was a once off, so tonight is a once off.

"It makes perfect sense that we gather the troops, gather the family, the friends and to say a final thank you. Tonight isn't going to be maudlin, or morose, or mawkish, it's going to be upbeat, it's going to be fun."

The 90-minute live special on RTÉ One at 9:35pm will feature contributions from Gay Byrne's friends and colleagues across the world of entertainment and beyond, including Bob Geldof, Andrea Corr, Pat Kenny, John Sheahan and Mary McAleese.

Also appearing will be President Michael D Higgins, Joe Duffy, Sharon Shannon, John Sheahan, Finbar Furey, Tommy Tiernan, Pat Shortt, Eamon Dunphy, Twink and Mary Black.

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freshpopcorn

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Did I see Daniel o Donnells wife in the audience ? I ask because Daniel is doing a pre recorded bit.

I think Majella spends a good bit of time in Ireland!

KaneToad

Ally Dick wrote: »

Awful. She has a bee in her bonnet about the church

But saw nothing wrong with it during her tenure in the park...

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

JoeA3 wrote: »

Andrea Corr was like a rabbit in the headlights. She hadn’t a clue what to say. Hardly a person known for great thoughts or words of wisdom.

I don't care, I could stare at her all day.

Ardent

Rte with their ads during a special like this. Bastids.

freshpopcorn

I'd say Miriam is saying to herself. "Why did I sit here?"

Pinch Flat

Fair play, managing to slip in a misery slot

Skid X

Gay's misery stories were much better than Tubs's

[Deleted User]

He was sheer class.

Andrew00

F*ck the IRA

Mental Mickey

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I don't care, I could stare at her all day.

I couldn't

Itssoeasy

Jesus that poor girl.

thecretinhop

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I'd say Miriam is saying to herself. "Why did I sit here?"

shes watching joe in case she gets a slobbery kiss from him.... (again)

Expunge

Should be said that Brendan Balfe was Gay's favourite presenter. He said it in interviews many times. He should have had some time for that reason alone.

Yamanoto

Well said Gaybo

To this day Republican loons hold a grudge against him.

Badge of honour

DeanAustin

yosser hughes wrote: »

Tubridy though couldn't handle the situation. He cannot cope with the unexpected. One wonders why he got the job.

Not a Tubridy fan but he dealt with that brilliantly. Jesus Christ, some people can't get past their own bias. That was a tough situation, live on air, and he dealt with it like a pro.

Say Your Number

Geldof using literally wrongly way back in '98

Andrew00

That poor girl wow

SEPT 23 1989

We can never go back there again

Ever

thecretinhop

jenny looks like nun in game of thrones

Itssoeasy

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

We can never go back there again

Ever

I agree.

yosser hughes

DeanAustin wrote: »

Not a Tubridy fan but he dealt with that brilliantly. Jesus Christ, some people can't get past their own bias. That was a tough situation, live on air, and he dealt with it like a pro.

I disagree with you. Is that hard for you to understand?

Itssoeasy

Fair play she didn’t let the bastards win.

Pelvis Parsley

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Flatleys busy shooting pheasant on his estate

He’s gone from it. Trying to sell it with a good bit. A gracious man.

Sittingpretty

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

We can never go back there again

Ever

This. Even though I grew up with this and it was permanently on the news/TV it seems very surreal to watch it now.

Icsics

Ah the heavy weights are here!!

[Deleted User]

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Fair play, managing to slip in a misery slot

Gaybo would bring on something totally upbeat after the misery to cheer us up. I so well remember the show on the night of Canary Wharf atrocity. It acknowledged the dreadful happening but attempted to lift the spirits nonetheless.

KWAG2019

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

We can never go back there again

Ever

Nearer than we thought. Watch the UDA and the UVF over Brexit.

Mental Mickey

Oh ffs

The Royal Scam

Darcys High Heels.... dope

adox

For all the “celebs” and RTE buddies, a nice touch having that girl back on.