Tubridy Tonight weak caption competition for viewers and a distinct nervousness to the host." An element of the programme which included audience participation was described as a "meek replication of Graham Norton's old routine." The new chat show proved popular with audiences and, after the initial run of ten shows ended, another thirteen shows were commissioned thereby extending the first series. "Tubridy Tonight" was broadcast from Studio 4 in the RTÉ Television Centre at Donnybrook, Dublin 4. That studio was also home to the show's Friday night rival "The Late Late Show". As RTÉ's biggest, the studio holds 200 audience members. "Tubridy
Ryan Tubridy Tonight" on RTÉ One. He later left RTÉ 2fm for a number of years to present weekday morning radio programme "The Tubridy Show" on RTÉ Radio 1, but returned to RTÉ 2fm in 2010 to present his current weekday morning radio show from 09:00 to 11:00, following the termination of "The Gerry Ryan Show" with the presenter's sudden death. He has also hosted the Rose of Tralee contest on two occasions. He is a supporter of Esker Amateur Boxing Club from Lucan and has publicy backed their Let's Build Esker Boxing Club clubhouse building campaign since 2012. As part of