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Ryan Tubridy
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Tubridy in 2018
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| Born | 28 May 1973 Booterstown, Dublin, Ireland
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Carysfort National School Blackrock College |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin (BA) |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, writer |
| Employer | Virgin Radio UK |
| Agent | Noel Kelly |
| Known for | The Tubridy Show and The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 The Full Irish and Tubridy on RTÉ 2fm All Kinds of Everything, Tubridy Tonight and The Late Late Show on RTÉ One |
| Spouse(s) | separated |
| Children | 2 |
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Ryan Tubridy (born 28 May 1973) is a well-known Irish broadcaster. He currently hosts a weekday morning show called The Ryan Tubridy Show on Virgin Radio UK. He also has a weekend show on Sundays.
Ryan worked for RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster, for over 20 years. During this time, he presented many popular radio and TV shows. His most famous role was hosting The Late Late Show on RTÉ One from 2009 to 2023. He also hosted The Full Irish (2004–2009) and Tubridy (2010–2015) on RTÉ 2fm. On RTÉ Radio One, he presented The Tubridy Show (2005–2010) and The Ryan Tubridy Show (2015–2023). Ryan also hosted the Rose of Tralee festival twice and worked for BBC Radio.
He has written several books, including JFK in Ireland. Ryan was known as one of the highest-paid people at RTÉ for many years. In 2023, there was a major issue regarding how his earnings were reported. This led to RTÉ ending his contract in August 2023.
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Early Life and Education
Where Was Ryan Tubridy Born?
Ryan Tubridy was born in Booterstown, Dublin, in 1973. He went to Carysfort National School and Blackrock College.
What Did Ryan Study in College?
He studied history and ancient Greek and Roman civilisation at University College Dublin (UCD). While at UCD, he was active in student life. He was part of the Students' Union and worked at Belfield FM, the college radio station.
Who Are Ryan Tubridy's Family Members?
Ryan is one of five children. His siblings are Judith, Niall, Rachel, and Garrett. His brother Niall is a leading neurologist, a doctor who specializes in the nervous system.
His father, Patrick Tubridy, passed away in 2013. He was a doctor and the son of Seán Tubridy, a politician. Ryan's mother, Catherine, is the daughter of Todd Andrews. Todd Andrews was an important figure in the Fianna Fáil political party. Ryan has several uncles and cousins who have also been involved in Irish politics.
Ryan Tubridy's Broadcasting Career
How Did Ryan Tubridy Start in Broadcasting?
Ryan's interest in TV began when he was young. At age 12, he wrote to RTÉ to suggest more TV films for kids. RTÉ invited him to review films on their show Anything Goes. This was the start of his long career with the broadcaster.
He later became a reviewer on Poporama, another show about music and books.
Ryan Tubridy's Radio Journey at RTÉ
After college, Ryan started as a "runner" at RTÉ. He made tea and coffee for The Gerry Ryan Show. He admired Gerry Ryan, who helped him early in his career. Ryan was also inspired by British broadcaster Chris Evans.
He worked as a reporter for Today with Pat Kenny. He also sometimes presented the news show Five Seven Live. In 1999, he hosted Morning Glory on RTÉ Radio 1. In 2000, he moved to The Sunday Show.
From 2002 to 2005, Ryan hosted The Full Irish on RTÉ 2fm. This morning show became very popular. It was the second most listened-to radio show in Ireland.
In 2006, Ryan started presenting The Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1. He also wrote a column for the Sunday World newspaper. He supported Barack Obama and praised Irish boxer Kenny Egan.
After his friend and colleague Gerry Ryan passed away, Ryan took over his radio slot. In June 2010, RTÉ confirmed he would host a new show called Tubridy on RTÉ 2fm. This show was shorter than Gerry Ryan's. However, the show saw a decrease in listeners.
In September 2015, Ryan returned to RTÉ Radio 1. He hosted The Ryan Tubridy Show, an hour-long morning program. On 17 August 2023, it was announced that Ryan would not return to RTÉ. This followed discussions after issues about his earnings became public.
Ryan Tubridy's Television Journey at RTÉ
Ryan was considered a possible host for The Late Late Show as early as 2003. At that time, he was about to host the Rose of Tralee. He had never hosted a live TV show before.
His first main TV show was All Kinds of Everything. This was a music show named after the 1970 Eurovision song. Before this show aired, he was offered the job of hosting the Rose of Tralee, which he accepted.
Ryan also hosted the EsatBT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in 2003 and 2004. He presented the RTÉ People in Need Telethon in 2004 and 2007.
In October 2004, Tubridy Tonight began. This was his own live Saturday night talk show. On 11 May 2009, it was announced that Ryan would take over The Late Late Show. He said it was "a humbling honour" to host such an important show. He was excited to host The Late Late Toy Show, which was a childhood dream. Tubridy Tonight ended on 30 May 2009.
His first guest on The Late Late Show was Taoiseach Brian Cowen. The show had a very large audience. Gay Byrne, the original host, was a guest in December 2009.
On 16 March 2023, Ryan announced he would leave The Late Late Show after 14 years. His last show was on 26 May 2023. Patrick Kielty was announced as the new host.
Ryan Tubridy's Work at BBC Radio
In July 2010, Ryan was offered a summer hosting job at BBC Radio 2. He turned it down to focus on The Late Late Show. However, he did host the slot for eight weeks in 2011, covering for Graham Norton.
Ryan returned to the BBC in December 2011, filling in for Ken Bruce on Radio 2. He also covered for Chris Evans on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. In 2015, he filled in for Terry Wogan's weekend show.
Hosting The Late Late Toy Show
Ryan has often spoken about how much he loves hosting The Late Late Toy Show. He hosted it every Christmas season from 2009 to 2022. He said children often call him "the Toy Man" all year round. He described it as "one of the greatest, weirdest gifts" he has received.
In November 2022, before his last Toy Show, Ryan visited a school. He saw how excited the children were to meet "the Toy Man". They asked him questions like his age, why he visited their school, and if he liked Fanta. The Fanta question came from a funny moment on the 2020 Toy Show.
Ryan Tubridy at Virgin Radio UK
On 16 November 2023, it was announced that Ryan would join Virgin Radio UK. He started in January 2024, hosting a mid-morning show from London. This show, The Ryan Tubridy Show, airs weekdays from 10 am to 1 pm. It is also broadcast on Dublin's Q102.
He also hosts The Ryan Tubridy Show on Sundays. This weekend program airs from 10 am to 12 pm. It is broadcast on Dublin's Q102, Cork's 96FM, LMFM, and Limerick's Live 95.
Other Activities and Interests
Charity Work for Children and Health
Ryan Tubridy is a UNICEF ambassador. He is very interested in helping children learn to read. He also supports the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Toy Appeal.
After The Late Late Toy Show, Ryan often auctioned off his famous jumpers for charity. His 2009 Toy Show jumper raised €1,050 for the 2010 Haiti earthquake relief. The "Elf Christmas Jumper" from 2012 raised €10,000 for the SVP.
He has also helped promote health initiatives, like a breast cancer awareness campaign. In 2015, he launched a support center in Galway for parents of children with cancer.
Ryan Tubridy's Books and Writing
Ryan signed a deal with HarperCollins to write two books. His first book, JFK in Ireland, was launched in October 2010. It tells the story of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's visit to Ireland in 1963. While researching, Ryan found that part of Kennedy's speech was removed from records.
In March 2012, Ryan discussed his book on American television. His second book, The Irish Are Coming, was published in 2013. It is about the influence of Irish people in the UK.
He also wrote a children's book called Patrick and the President. In 2017, he read from this book to children in County Wexford.
Ryan also co-wrote a song called "We Are Where We Are" in 2010. He even sang a song on The Late Late Toy Show in 2010, being the first host to do so.
Personal Life
Ryan Tubridy lived in Monkstown for many years. He later put his house up for sale, saying it was "too much" for him. In 2023, it was reported he might live in Clontarf.
He admires David Attenborough and enjoys films like The Queen. He is interested in U.S. politics and enjoys detective shows like Inspector Morse. He also likes buying old history books online.
Ryan Tubridy's Family Life
Ryan met his wife, Anne Marie Power, at RTÉ in 1997. He was very interested in her and pursued her. They had a daughter, Ella, and married in 2003. Ryan proposed at the Abbeyglen Hotel in Clifden, County Galway.
Ryan and Anne Marie separated in 2006. They have two daughters, Ella and Julia.
Ryan Tubridy's Health
On 30 March 2020, RTÉ announced that Ryan had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he had a mild experience and was grateful for the frontline workers. He returned to his radio show on 7 April 2020, feeling much better.
Public Image
In his early career, Ryan often called himself a "young fogey". This means someone young who has old-fashioned interests.
Radio presenters from 98FM once rewrote the song "Tragedy" to make fun of Ryan. The lyrics joked about his ears and hairstyle. Ryan found it funny and called the show to congratulate them. However, he was less pleased when chef Gordon Ramsay made fun of his ears and weight on The Late Late Show.
While hosting Tubridy Tonight, Ryan spoke about how the public saw him. He felt his image was created by others. He said people only saw him in a suit on TV with books behind him. He explained that he lived in a very ordinary house.
Awards and Achievements
Ryan Tubridy has received several awards for his broadcasting work.
- In 2004, he won Best Irish DJ at the 2004 Meteor Awards for The Full Irish.
- In 2009, he was named Best Male TV Presenter at the TV Now Awards.
- The Late Late Show won "Favourite Irish TV Show" at the 2010 TV Now Awards.
- The Dubliner magazine named him Dubliner of the Year in 2009.
- Village magazine listed him as the 29th most influential person in 2009.
On 15 March 2023, Ryan received the Guaranteed Irish Person of the Year Award. He was recognized for supporting Irish businesses and brands. In May 2023, he received the President's Medal from the Library Association of Ireland. This award was for his work in promoting reading and libraries.
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Ryan Tubridy in 2018
