New year, new Ryan Tubridy gig.
Ryan has revealed that he is leaving Virgin Radio after two years with the broadcaster, following his move to the UK.
It was confirmed his last day on air would be December 19th.
In a statement, they said: “After two successful years as weekday mid-morning host at music stations Virgin Radio UK and Dublin’s Q102, 2026 will see Ryan Tubridy embark on a raft of new opportunities across News Broadcasting – including new standalone YouTube projects alongside working with Times Radio, talkSPORT and Onic.”
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So what will Ryan be working on?
Well, he will launch his own YouTube show entitled The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy.
The statement reads: “Returning to his speech radio roots, the first fruits of the partnership will be The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy, a new standalone YouTube channel looking back on the lives of the biggest stars in film, music, sport and television, where Ryan chats with the journalists, authors and experts who knew them best.
“To optimise the reach of The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy, it will also be broadcast on Times Radio, and Ryan will be contributing further to Times Radio in the coming months.”
They went on to say: “Ryan is also developing a new show for talkSPORT, the UK’s leading sports news and opinion network, which this year launched on a raft of connected TV services in the UK. With talkSPORT holding exclusive audio rights to the FIFA World Cup, 2026 is destined to be a bumper year for the network online, on the app, on the radio, on connected TV and social media platforms.
“Ryan will also host a new, and improved weekend show across the Onic network in Ireland to include Dublin’s Q102, Cork’s 96FM, Limerick’s Live 95 and LMFM across Louth and Meath. Onic is a new force in Irish media, building on a brilliant heritage, fuelling a much beloved roster of local radio stations across Ireland while creating an exciting new destination for the best digital audio content.”
Speaking about his new move, Ryan commented: “I am extremely excited about today’s news and the opportunity to work again in the world of speech radio, with YouTube channels and with the Onic network in Ireland. As we saw earlier this week with the Oscars Ceremony moving to YouTube, the media world is changing so fast and this is an opportunity to do what I do best with the best content creators in the world.
“It is with great gratitude that I finish my two years at Virgin Radio UK, where I had the time of my life with the greatest bunch of people. They made me feel welcome and valued which I will never forget, but I can’t wait to get started on these shows. Here’s to 2026!”
