RTÉ have announced that Ryan Tubridy will step down from presenting the long-running Late Late Show at the end of this season.
Tubridy took over hosting duties from Pat Kenny in 2009 and grew the popularity of the show which is known for it's audience giveaways, particularly with his transformation of the Late Late Toy Show into an international event.
While a successor will be announced later this summer, Miriam O’Callaghan has become the bookies favourite to take on hosting duties and become the show's first female host in it's 61 year history.
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Announcing that he would step down, Ryan said: "It has been a privilege to host the national institution that is the Late Late Show for the last fourteen years.
"I want to thank the tremendous teams of producers, researchers, crew and executives who have done the hard work to keep the show on the road over the years. Many have become dear friends.
"Also, to the viewers, I am so grateful for the loyalty you have shown to the Late Late Show, week in, week out.
"I was often touched by the kind comments of viewers stopping me on the street or at the supermarket on a Saturday to say 'thank you' or 'well done' for highlighting an issue that affected them or their families on the previous night's show. Go raibh maith agaibh.
"And finally, to my family who stood by me every day of every week, year in, year out. To my daughters especially, they put up with so much and I am as grateful to them as I am awestruck by them."
RTÉ Director-General, Dee Forbes added: "I would like to thank Ryan and acknowledge his enormous commitment to the Late Late Show during the seven years I have had the privilege to work with him. "
Ryan will present his final Late Late Show at 9.35pm on Friday 26th May on RTÉ One and will continue to present his radio show on weekday mornings.
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