The Ray D'Arcy Show declined to provide the emails without a warrant. An interview conducted with British chef Gordon Ramsay by Ryan Tubridy on "The Late Late Show" in late 2009 led to comment in the Irish media when Ramsay engaged in personal criticism of Tubridy over his appearance. Ramsay compared Tubridy's ears to Dumbo, saying: "Look at those things, you must take off coming down the stairs. I'm surprised you can get through the door". The chef also spoke of his desire to bring Tubridy to one of his restaurants, commenting "You look like you haven't eaten in years. You're too thin. You're
Ryan Tubridy Irish Times" with the words "Ella Tubridy is delighted to announce the engagement of her parents Ryan and Anne Marie". Tubridy separated from his wife in 2006. They have two children, Ella and Julia. Since then he has been at various times involved with Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, a presenter of radio and television. Their romance was even referred to as "RyBhinn". Tubridy expressed his dissatisfaction when photos of the couple on a stroll at Powerscourt Waterfall were used by the press and was frustrated by subsequent claims that the photos were a publicity stunt. He later told the "Evening Herald"