Ryan Tubridy to step down from Late Late role when season ends

Remember him this way…

There’s a lot (including myself) of regular BOC Show posters from yesteryear who urged RTÉ through our feeble protests here on boards TV forum to give TLLS to Brendan - that was a number of years ago and I wouldn’t change my mind in terms of posts I made back then (under a different user name) .

But now, today? Hmmm, here’s my thinking.

1. If it were a male presenter, I’d LOVE to see Tommy Tiernan get it as he’s put the talk show format completely on its head and he’s actually great- BUT- RTÉ will never go with Tommy - they want a “safe” pair of hands, someone who will role in and do what RTÉ want them to do - remember, Gay Byrne only did it as long as he was producer- that doesn’t fly with RTÉ these days.
2. Brendan O’ Connor would be a good more realistic and possibly mostly RTÉ approved presenter, considering he held his own with his own show but TBH, he’s not going to be anything radical - he’s also considered “old” from a media perspective and TLLS is all about marketing and money which means “younger” let’s face it, so sorry Brendan, much as I hate to say it, you’re out, and the primary reason is not your age actually, it’s your sex- had you announced that you were now transitioning to female, changed your name to Brenda and started to wear Alexander McQueen and Jimmy Cho, you’d probably be a “shoe-in”- pun intended- the next presenter of TLLS will definitely be female- there’s no doubt about that.
3. So, my bet is, Miriam O’ Callaghan may consider it, but I’m not sure she’ll do it- she could well put herself forward for President in the next election. I don’t see Miriam really wanting this job at this stage of her career - she’s better than TLLS and it’s a total poisoned chalice - it’s run it’s course for nearly 20 years or more now- that -Claire Byrne if offered it, I believe she would likely jump at the chance - but I believe it would be wrong for Claire to do it because again I think she’s just too much of a safe pair of hands. TLLS needs someone younger than these suggested people, someone dynamic, someone who can radically bring TLLS back to a “must see” show- possibly someone who very few people know and will have to learn to love, or indeed hate. I need to have a think before suggesting someone but for the reasons I’ve given I don’t think anyone above should get the job.

The best of luck to RT. Managed to do a very simple job and get extremely well paid for it.

I'd expect the state broadcaster would have similar recruitment policies as the rest of the state funded organisations with a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.

The good news is I am available for interview at any time. I have ample experience chewing the cud with everyone from the very young to the very old, 5 years full-time working in a bar gave me ample experience in speaking with one and all. The next 15 years in customer service/project management role gave me plenty experience in teasing out issues people have and establishing people's bone fides. I also enjoy current affairs, stay on top of entertainment news and love toys/kids.

I'd be ideal for the role. Looking forward to hearing from RTE on the application process.

Oh I’m with you on that- if Ray Darcy gets it I’m stopping my TV licence in protest and will force the issue to my doorstep (then I’ll start my TV licence again after the inspector has left with a cup of tea 😀 )

And they'll always turn up.

But keep the same guests each week - they're nearly there already 🤣

Don't forget Twink. She'd be my choice.

I’d like to see Patrick Kielty given the gig. Clever witty and a likeable personality. Wonder what he’s up to these days