Who should present the Late Late Show?

29-01-2021 08:06PM #1

Tubridy has become insufferable.

He has managed to turn every Friday night into some late-night wake.

At these times, Tubridy and those who produce the show should procure guests that lift the mood of the nation rather than constantly remind them of how depressing things can be.

Given the climate, there must be a tonne of celebrity out there who can deliver quality television over Zoom or whatever it may be: entertainers, comedians, actors - whatever it takes.

But this weekly diet of depression has gone on too long.

So, who should replace Ryan Tubridy?

Personally, I think Tommy Tiernan would do a great job. He knows how to strike a balance, depending on the guest involved. And unlike arrogant Tubridy, can actually bring the show back to a down to Earth perspective and throw some much-needed humour into the show.

RandomViewer · 29-01-2021 08:15PM

Just stick a movie on, Angela's Ashes on repeat if there's a misery quota

Illium · 29-01-2021 08:15PM

I'd love to have seen Mike Murphy take it over at some point after Gay Byrne.

Maybe he just wasn't interested in interviewing his pals in rté on a weekly basis.

Agree with Tommy Tiernan. But again, maybe with the usual guest list, he may take a pass on it.

I wouldn't blame him either.

Alf Veedersane · 29-01-2021 08:16PM

Christy Dignam.

He surely knows the ropes by now...he's been on often enough.

DrSpongeBobz · 29-01-2021 08:18PM

Miriam O'Callaghan

Darth Melkor · 29-01-2021 08:21PM

Vince McMahon

FHFM50 · 29-01-2021 08:36PM

Eric Andre

Samsonsmasher · 29-01-2021 08:38PM

Reinhard Heydrich

29-01-2021 08:39PM

Wibbs

29-01-2021 08:39PM

Jason Sherlock

29-01-2021 08:40PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Wibbs

Yup.

Of the old boards crew, while still "woke enough" that's a compliment btw!!

Sorolla · 29-01-2021 08:42PM

I think Hector would be great.

He is great craic - has a great way of telling a story and seems like a genuine likable fella

freshpopcorn · 29-01-2021 08:42PM

The Late Late Show needs a bit of freshening up.
It needs to shorted.
Less misery slots.
We've enough ads on about Covid and it's mentioned enough in shows such as Claire Byrne. A Friday Night show should be sort of a break for it.
Less guilty tripping by the host.

I'd be open to who's present it once they could be open minded, not pompous, not patronising, etc.

Alf Veedersane · 29-01-2021 08:45PM

FHFM50 wrote: »

Eric Andre

Or his brother, Peter.

Strumms · 29-01-2021 08:45PM

Twink.

Sorolla · 29-01-2021 08:47PM

In a nutshell we are very lucky to have great talent bringing in huge amounts of advertising revenue

The token license fee is one of the bills I enjoy paying.

Our broadcasters are the envy of the northern hemisphere

We don’t know how lucky we are

Cerveza · 29-01-2021 08:49PM

Sorolla wrote: »

I think Hector would be great.

He is great craic - has a great way of telling a story and seems like a genuine likable fella

Hector is a bell end.

DrSpongeBobz · 29-01-2021 08:55PM

Cerveza wrote: »

Hector is a bell end.

Basically would be like the Jimmy Fallon show.

boombang · 29-01-2021 08:59PM

John Creedon is a lovely man, though not the right fit for the Late Late. Still, I'd be interested to see what he could do with it for one season.

29-01-2021 09:00PM

Dara O’Briain

29-01-2021 09:02PM

Oliver Callan can show a bit of muscle when it's needed.

Rezident · 29-01-2021 09:02PM

Tommy Tiernan.

And he should have a few pints with each guest and just see where it goes. I'd say Tommy would be in flying form by the end of the show.

boombang · 29-01-2021 09:02PM

Strumms wrote: »

Twink.

But what would they do for guests then?

BorneTobyWilde · 29-01-2021 09:06PM

Rezident wrote: »

Tommy Tiernan.

And he should have a few pints with each guest and just see where it goes. I'd say Tommy would be in flying form by the end of the show.

Shouty McShouterson

No thanks

29-01-2021 09:09PM

Me. Have about as much (prob more) talent than the RTÉ usuals, and I've **** all talent

touts · 29-01-2021 09:13PM

Doesn't matter who should host it. It will be Claire Byrne.

JP Liz V1 · 29-01-2021 09:14PM

Jedward

BorneTobyWilde · 29-01-2021 09:16PM

I think these guys should switch chairs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfyhE3EQTqo

Des would be naturally funny, but he's also able to talk serious issues

cannotlogin · 29-01-2021 09:19PM

You would have to wonder if RTE have any sort if succession plan. There never seems to be any young new talent coming through.

There were two young guys covering the news who seemed to be quiet good, especially the roving reporter but even they have disappeared since Christmas.

I can't think if one single person on the RTE payroll that I would like to see do it.

It really needs an update. Someone new, charasmitic and personable rather than the usually egotistic & sanctimonious type we see from RTE. They have to be losing audience everywhere at the moment. The News is a misery fest, the Prime Time is dull & relative and the LLS is anything but light entertainment,a complete misery fest. Really liked Claire Byrne early in her career but she has just morphed into a type the presenter who is nothing short of dull & irritating.

DrSpongeBobz · 29-01-2021 09:19PM

I think I like Tubridy now because these are awful suggestions

John_Rambo · 29-01-2021 09:19PM

Illium wrote: »

I'd love to have seen Mike Murphy take it over at some point after Gay Byrne.

Maybe he just wasn't interested in interviewing his pals in rté on a weekly basis.

Agree with Tommy Tiernan. But again, maybe with the usual guest list, he may take a pass on it.

I wouldn't blame him either.

An obvious choice. Very affable man, I think he would have done a good job.

Who should present the Late Late Show?

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