Not a good look. I wonder did he go because this was going to come to light?
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Wonder how much tubs “advisors” were paid for the leaks 😂
It’s often the case when people get things too easy , too young, they don’t realise how good they have it and don’t appreciate how fortunate they are. Plenty of smoke being blown up not helping either. Retiring from the LLS at 50 and getting paid to go on holidays was to be the future. The final show was tacky, the obligatory U2 appearance, for what? , to get a pressie. Some fall in fairness.
Wouldn't agree that he's a pale imitation of what he was. I think he has just matured. He was much younger then and was probably trying to make a name for himself. He is in his 50s now and I don't there would be that much appetite for him now if he had still the same style.
Let’s just say for arguments sake that Ryan was coming back on Sept 4 and think of the likely effects.
Is Tubridys crazy talent really worth all the above?
It's really not. It was marketing speal. If it meant what you think it meant it would have been along the lines of 'if he does return it wont be to his previous role/slot/show' etc
And how did PK deal with it? He didn't open his mouth. No public statements, no taking to twitter. He has been quiet all summer long. Not seen nor heard from.
One might even say he was "self aware".
He didn’t say he’ll be back, he said the door wasn’t closed forever, which is a totally different thing.
I agree with your view on the Backhurst comments.
I especially noted his response when asked about Tubridy going to other broadcasting outlets, he indicated that Tubridy was free to go ahead and accept any offers incoming,and did not show too much concern.
Ah , pure “spat my tea out reading that” ..comment😂-Class!
KB said the door wasn't fully shut. that's diff to saying the door is open. Think €170K was about right. Seems From this morning's KB interview, they didn't dwell on the past in the future negotiations, but that each should accept their responsibility and by issuing the statement RT hadn't really accepted that position. It's also clear that he didn't take on board that a significant section of RTE staff didn't want him back, which says a lot.
Also that €170K now is the benchmark in all future contract negotiations within RTE. The other nine top earners I'm sure are very thankful to RT for their wage adjustment. Willing to accept less than half his previous wage, which was already reduced from the mad levels of 10 years ago, says a lot.
This realism may be one element in saving RTE and PBS.
I am not so sure. He scuppered his return himself and that angered more than Bakhurst I would imagine. He tried to rewrite the narrative and leave himself blameless. Tubs looks very foolish now indeed. And arrogant but we all knew that.
He may get a job as a TV license inspector.
A key point to always bear in mind is the fact that Tubridy doesn’t actually think he’s done anything wrong. Lying about Renault payments etc. He believes this is “cancel culture” and a “witch-hunt”.
This is evident in his inability to convey any kind of accountability or contrition and it’s the reason he’s been kicked to the curb. He will never be able to fully accept this. It’s a real insight into his off air persona.
Bakhurst has made it clear that Tubridy had no appreciation of how angry his colleagues are with him. He has spent all his life as the anointed special one and has zero self awareness. Even after his 2 previous statements and his committee appearances went down badly he still couldn’t resist issuing a statement defending himself and telling us about all the cards and words of support he is getting. Memo to Tubridy; nobody gives a toss
His colleagues will now all have their pay cut at next review…….warranted in most cases but not all cases to be fair. And no doubt Tubridy won’t be able to join the dots and see how he bears huge responsibility for this. He will carry on in his “everybody loves me” bubble
I’m having a few pints later to celebrate the demise of this creep
Another idea for Noel and Ryan -
“Toyman: the Musical”
Such is the popularity of Ryan with Irish children, and of course his special bond with them -
Croke Park should be block booked for the month of December for what is sure to be a hugely popular and successful musical featuring the golden tones of none other than the Toyman - Ryan Tubridy.
Do you not think that Bakhurst comments about the door being open were just tokenism, trying not kick him more while he was down. You’d have to be one seriously pathetic individual with zero pride to come crawling back after this. Even for a fella with some menial unskilled and low paid job you would be giving the two fingers to your ex employer to hang on to some dignity. Tubridys colossal ego and his bottomless pit of self obsession wouldn’t dream of returning, he’d be a laughing stock, more so that is,
Brendan O Connor is now a pale imitation of what he once was as a broadcaster. His chatshow was a breadth of fresh air. THE Cutting edge was brilliant but since he replaced St Marian he has become a total insider, toeing the party line at all times.
Obviously a man who knows that RTE is the last chance saloon in irish media, so just keep the head down and don't rock the boat
I wouldn’t be so sure of that. The real fallout within RTE from this fiasco hasn’t fully transpired yet in terms of cuts to pay, conditions and programming.
I imagine the new DG factored in heavily the “split” he mentioned last night amongst staff to RTs return in his decision.
Tubridy just has too much baggage at this stage : his agent, creating toxicity in workplace, lack of trust with the public…
Ryans milquetoast talent clearly couldn’t offset the cons above. He’s just not worth it.
Im not sure this is going to change in a few months.
Maybe Ryan can start podcasts giving moral lectures to the Irish ppl?
He is well versed at speaking on behalf of the nation from on high and “telling off” his audience..
He is “the most trusted man in Ireland” after all...
North Norfolk Digital night shift beckons for the ' Most Trusted'
RT quick to speak out before but now not a word outta him
Sean o rourke came back under’ some minor guise’ but RT is a totally different ballgame
Exactly. Surely the BBC and major US networks are clamouring for him to grace them with his services.
Maybe now he can present the Oscars?
He is not really gone gone now is he? Just an extended time on the bold step.
People celebrating because Bakhurst ego took a bruising and he's extended RTs timeout as punishment.
RT still getting paid collasal money to do nothing and Bakhurst saying he'll be back at an undisclosed date.
It's a golden circle jerk lads. There's no backbone. There's Egos, nepotism and greed. All being funded by you, you and me.
No word from nk yet. Are they in worried as their golden goose that’s rte might be gone to intensive care and might not survive
What did he do then IYO
GT was obliged to confine its report to financial matters only and who was ‘ responsible’ for the decisions made and why they were made. It was not mandated to report on the nuances around what happened like RT could have gone public on what his salary actually was and refer to the Renault element . After all he is a VERY SEASONED ADULT, he knew that there was NATIONAL CAP of €500,000 per year on ALL salaries - including bank managers- and he chose to REMAIN SILENT. So, IMO , he should not be taken back because of a ‘ sin of omission’. I think GR should have included in it’s report that RT apparently conspired to keep the lot under raps by keeping quiet and by not going public to explain what he thought was the correct situation.
It is not good enough to say that we -NK included- told RTE that it’s reporting on RT salary was not correct so we ‘did our best’. Tubridy and Kelly used the same strategy at the committee meetings by saying ‘we did what RTE asked us to do’ - after all , it was our boss and we are a very small company.
He might be getting advice off Enoch Burke on how to stage a peaceful protest.
Tubs should now move on and prove his 'talent' is worth it on other shores.
It's only a matter of time before Tubridy is allowed back into the fold. Let's not kid ourselves.
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