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
Ryan Tubridy Late Show" and after the death of Gerry Ryan. It was confirmed that Tubridy would present the slot for 8 weeks from 23 July 2011, covering for Ross' replacement, Graham Norton. Tubridy sacrificed his Christmas holidays in 2011 to work for the BBC again, this time as a replacement for Ken Bruce on Radio 2. Amid constant media criticism related to declining listenership and viewership figures, he has been receiving support from Chris Evans and has been defended by Vincent Browne. Tubridy has also stood in for Chris Evans on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, and Simon Mayo on the