The Late Late Show (season 51) 25 January 2013, Fiona Doyle thanked everyone for their support in her court case against her own father during an interview on "The Late Late Show". On 26 January 2013, RTÉ announced that "The Late Late Show" would launch a music showcase initiative for emerging Irish acts to appear on Irish television. Former host Pat Kenny made an unexpected return as presenter of "The Late Late Show" on 1 February 2013, announced RTÉ on 30 January 2013 following the death of the father of regular host Ryan Tubridy. Tom Cruise gave a pre-recorded interview to Tubridy during his promotional visit
Tubridy (radio show) the programme was Bono. Tubridy's RTÉ Radio 1 slot was filled by John Murray. In March 2011, Majella O'Donnell, the wife of singer Daniel O'Donnell, spoke on the show about her battles with depression. In May 2011, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) upheld a complaint against Tubridy who called a paedophile a "monster" and "creature" and then said: "From what I gather these guys cannot be quote unquote cured ... only one way to deal with them, and that's physiological ... these guys should have bits taken off." On 25 October 2011, Tubridy dressed up for Barnardos as Scarecrow