The brand new season of the Late Late Show will be on our screens very soon, and we are delighted to have it back every Friday night. This year the program, which is the longest running chat show in the world, is entering it’s sixtieth year.
Chatting with host, Ryan Tubridy about this he shared how much he was looking forward to being back in the hot seat; “The aim is to entertain entertain entertain.”
We’re in a much bigger, brighter place. I think the mood is better.”
On the subject of the show being on our screens for six decades Ryan shared that even he struggles to believe this number as he remembers the fiftieth year!
Reflecting on the many years it’s been a part of people’s lives he shared that he likens it to Doctor Who, and that he is just a “keeper” of the show like Gay Byrne and Pat Kenny before him rather than the star; “now we’re bringing something very different.”
“I think that they, the last two years have seen a big change for me personally presenting the show. I had to do things that I never thought I’d have to do on the TV show, and they’re very challenging, but it was very enriching and I feel like I’ve changed a little as presenter and in a good way.”
Continuing he added; “Now I’m ready for another phase of this show. And I think people might see the slightly more relaxed version of me if you want to call it that but I’m really keen to embrace it!”
The Late Late Show is back on RTE 1 from Friday 3rd of September!
