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 a two-book deal with HarperCollins—and in a nod to his passion for U.S. politics—Tubridy penned "JFK in Ireland", a profile of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's 1963 visit to Ireland. He is currently working on a second book. With several wins and nominations at the Meteor Awards to his name, dating from his time as host of "The Full Irish", Tubridy was named one of ten "icons" of 21st century Ireland by the "Sunday Tribune"s Derek O'Connor in 2008. Born in Booterstown, Dublin, in 1973, Tubridy was educated at Carysfort National School and Blackrock College. He studied for his Bachelor