Ryan Tubridy made a veiled reference to the recent Jamie-Lee O'Donnell controversy with a cheeky comment on Friday's Late Late Show.
The RTE star opened this week's programme with a lively monologue which appeared to feature a cheeky dig over the drama.
Last week's Late Late Show resulted in an unhappy response from the Derry Girls actress as well as many viewers at home.
The host got into hot water after asking the 30-year-old star, who plays a teenager on the Channel 4 sitcom her age, a question which she felt was "misogynistic".
The chat got awkward after Tubridy queried: "This may be a rude question and you don't have to answer but can I ask you how old you are?"
Jamie-Lee jokingly replied: "I'm 117 - and very, very wise."
"Good answer. Would you consider telling me what age you are?" said Tubridy.
"This is the thing about that, it gets on my nerves a wee bit," said Jamie-Lee.
Tubridy began to backtrack, saying: "Oh no, that's okay, I'll walk away from it if you'd like me to."
"Do you know what it is, it's always quite misogynistic even it's unintentionally misogynistic because men don't get the same scrutiny in their career," said Jamie-Lee.
Tubridy defended himself saying: "I would definitely have asked the male actor the same question because he's playing a teenager too."
Jamie-Lee replied: "You're saying that now, there's nobody here. I'll have to take your word for it."
The awkward moment made headlines and caused widespread debate over the past week, with Tubridy staying silent on the controversy - until last night.
At the beginning of the show, he said to the audience: "You're like a bunch of kids who have been let out for the night, you know, teenagers.
"But sure lookit, isn't age just a number? Honest to God."
He then added: "Which is why our director won’t mind me wishing him a happy birthday on live television – it’s just a number Alan, so relax and enjoy yourself.
Some viewers at home enjoyed the "sly dig", with others not impressed, as RSVP Live reports.
One viewer said: "Good man Ryan. Great opening.
Another added: "Age is only a number! Boom!"
However, someone else chimed in: ""Last week I thought the age question was blown out of proportion, but tonight the sly digs , it not a good look. @RyanTubridyShow bit childish, you can't take criticism!"
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