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
The Tubridy Show least". After the death of Gerry Ryan, Tubridy was announced as the new presenter of Ryan's mid-morning slot on RTÉ 2fm. His RTÉ Radio 1 slot was to be filled by John Murray. On the final week of "The Tubridy Show", the programme was broadcast from various seaside locations around Ireland. "The Tubridy Show Bucket and Spade Tour" took place in Bundoran, Salthill, Ballybunion, Tramore and Bray. The programme concluded on 16 July 2010. Five years later, Ryan returned to RTÉ Radio 1 in the same slot. The programme began after the news, with an introduction and a piece of