Marty's Late Late host bid
Irish Daily Mirror|June 02, 2023
Star asked RTE for Ryan's gig but is delighted for pal Kielty
SANDRA MALLON
Marty's Late Late host bid

RTE star Marty Morrissey has revealed he asked if he could host The Late Late Show.

The popular presenter told senior management he would be interested in taking over from Ryan Tubridy, who stepped down last Friday after 14 years.

But the much loved sports correspondent revealed station bosses turned him down and instead chose Patrick Kielty to take over the Friday night chat show.

He told the Irish Mirror: "I did put my hand up to be honest but I didn't get it.

This story is from the June 02, 2023 edition of Irish Daily Mirror.

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