The Late Late Show (season 51) on a peddle powered tractor came out before spontaneously speaking Irish to Ryan Tubridy. When Tubridy responded by asking him if he had "any craic" Alex answered "Níl" before peddling off the stage. The 2013 Eurosong Final was held on "The Late Late Show" on 22 February. Five acts performed, with one selected to represent Ireland at Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö. The winner of the national song contest was Ryan Dolan with the song "Only Love Survives". The Late Late Show (season 51) The 51st season of The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show, began on
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