Ryan Tubridy called "All Kinds of Everything". He presented the RTÉ People in Need Telethon in 2004 and 2007. In October 2004, "Tubridy Tonight" began. This was his own live Saturday night talk show, seen as a successor to "Kenny Live" (formerly "Saturday Night Live"). Tubridy initially announced his intention to take over the hosting of "The Late Late Show" from Kenny but he later stated that he would remain as host of "Tubridy Tonight", describing it as his ""Jim'll Fix It" job" and "little fun-size legacy". It was announced on 11 May 2009 that Tubridy would indeed succeed Pat Kenny as
The Late Late Show (season 48) was designed by Darragh Treacy. The opening of ticket applications was announced on 28 August 2009. Bookmakers began to offer bets for the identity of Tubridy's first guest, with actor Denzel Washington being reported as one of the favourites. "Irish Independent" television critic John Boland offered Tubridy some tips on being a good chat show host; these included a ban on C-list celebrities, a sense of humour and plenty of surprises. Ryan Tubridy's first episode included several high-profile guests, including Cherie Blair, Joan Collins, Sharon Corr and David Gray. The 204-member studio audience included Tubridy's mother. The orchestra was notably