Ryan Tubridy has delivered his biggest bombshell since he swore at a bottle of Fanta on the Late Late Toy Show. The title is a wink to his 14 years at the helm of the Late Late Show, though the format is very different. Despite official denials, rumours of a Montrose comeback are likely to intensify given that the contract of Tubridy’s Late Late successor, Patrick Kielty, is up for renewal in 2026. Should he wish to step away from the Late Late, might Tubridy be the natural candidate? Such speculation may be premature given that Kielty could well still be making up his mind whether he wishes to stick or twist on the Late Late.

Source: The Irish Times December 20, 2025 13:55 UTC