Mark O’Brien, head of DCU’s School of Communications and associate professor in journalism history, and Kirsty Blake Knox, writer with the Irish Independent, delve into the show’s history, examine its enduring popularity, and ask what its new presenter must do to keep it going strong.

The professor said if the show returned to the unpredictable format, it would bring back the energy of the show and “make it lively”.

Ryan Tubridy was stronger when interviewing forces far less powerful than he.

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‘So I just think that the show is going to be in really safe hands,’ Tubridy said on his radio show this morning.

Kielty currently hosts a morning show on BBC Radio’s 5Live.

The Co Down comedian is expected to become the fourth host of the long-running chat show.

Paddy Power last night suspended betting on its next Late Late Show host market following a string of bets on Kielty.

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The broadcaster has taken herself off the station’s shortlist, citing the fact that she is a mother of three and is dedicated to her daily radio programme.

Ryan Tubridy will present his final Late Late Show on Friday 26 May on RTÉ One.

RTÉ has not yet made any decision regarding the next presenter, but said an announcement will be made later in the summer.

Rory Gallagher’s side came from five points down at half-time.

The former Sex Pistols front man said that he cried his eyes out when he wrote the song.

There were many poignant moments to choose from this year.

A 14-point lead after 78 minutes was whittled back in the dying moments as Connacht sprung to life in a dramatic finish.

The actor and comedian spent several months in hospital last year after experiencing debilitating anxiety.

Tubridy said he knows his time in the hot seat is finite.

Enya Breen was the late hero against Scotland at Kingspan Stadium.

Andrew was to launch two charity projects in memory of his children last month on the RTÉ entertainment show.

“Maybe I thought I was going to go at one stage,” the Clareman told the Late Late Show.

Presidents Michael D. Higgins and Mary Robinson are set to wish Geldof a happy birthday.

Six-year-old Adam King shared the letter on the Late Late Show tonight.

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Carmel Quinn spoke about her experience after the massacre took place and the 50 years it took for families to be vindicated.

PSG are now a point behind league leaders Lille.

The Wexford boss was speaking on The Late Late Show.

Many of the most memorable interviews covered the impact the Covid-19 pandemic was having on people’s lives.

Dean Smith’s side continued their perfect start to the season as they took all three points at the King Power Stadium.

Bryan McLoughney’s goal clinched a 1-28 to 3-20 success over Loughmore-Castleiney after extra-time in Thurles.

The Late Late Show returns this week for its 59th season.

The show, usually an annual TV highlight, will likely be forced to adapt – like so many others – to the pandemic era.

The Gunners scraped through thanks to Dani Ceballos’ injury-time winner.

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Daniel and Majella O’Donnell gave their support for the charity on last week’s show.

Christopher Dignam Senior, who was in his late 80s, passed away earlier this month.

The best clips from the US late night shows, and the low-down on the Late Late and Graham lineups.

The best clips from the US late night shows, and the low-down on the Late Late and Graham lineups.

It’ll be another coronavirus-themed Late Late tomorrow night.

Úna Jackman was the hero of the hour for the Waterford side.