Ryan Tubridy desire and up it goes onto the site". He prefers books instead. A former member of Twitter, where he amassed more than 60,000 followers, was described by the "Irish Independent" as "one of Ireland's most famous Twits". Tubridy left the social networking and microblogging service on 9 August 2011, posting a late night farewell to his followers: "Dear Twitter, this is my last tweet. It's been lots of fun but I must leave. No drama, just not enough time. Thanks and take care. #goodbye. The Tubridy Radio Show and Late Late Show will have well attended Twitter accounts as I
TV Now Awards and Favourite Irish TV Show, for RTÉ's "The Podge and Rodge Show" which she co-hosted at the time. Host Tyler The Creator announced to the audience that it was her birthday. After five months as a news anchor at TV3, Collette Fitzpatrick won the award for Favourite News Presenter. TG4 weather presenter Dáithí Ó Sé was named Ireland's Sexiest TV Star and the Favourite Weather Presenter award was given to TV3's Martin King for the second consecutive year. Ryan Tubridy won the award for Favourite Male TV Presenter, whilst his RTÉ colleague Laura Woods was voted best dressed on the