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 end of an era.

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.

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

Claire Byrne also ruled herself out of the running yesterday.

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 announced last week that he will present his final show on 26 May.

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

He’s been in the hotseat for 14 years, but who should take his place?

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

The Late Late Show host took home €440,000 in 2021.

There were many poignant moments to choose from this year.

There better be one for everyone in the audience…

The much-anticipated Toy Show returns to our screens at 9.35pm this evening.

The ECB president made an appearance opposite Ryan Tubridy tonight.

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

The Revolut app teamed up with RTÉ this year to allow people to donate to the Toy Show appeal directly through the app.

Pierre Louis Baudey-Vignaud said his childhood ended when his mother was killed in 1996.

RTÉ’s long-running chat show will celebrate its 60-year anniversary in 2022.

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

€6.5 million was raised for charity during the programme.

The slip has been removed from the RTÉ Player.

From heartfelt moments to strict social distancing, here are the best moments from the 2020 Toy Show.

Presenter Ryan Tubridy said they’ll acknowledge the pandemic on the show, but do it with “a twist of seasonal silliness”.

Today FM sees strong gains across its entire week-day schedule.

Dr Ronan Glynn appeared on the Late Late Show last night.

Ryan Tubridy is set to return tonight after the show’s summer break for his twelfth year as the host.

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

Tubridy will be hoping to host his 12th Late Late Toy Show later this year.

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

All you need to know about your Irish and international chat show options.

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

The U2 frontman spoke to Ryan Tubridy this morning.

Tubridy, who is 46 years old, confirmed last week that he had tested positive for the virus.

Tubridy didn’t present last Friday’s Late Late Show due to the symptoms he was displaying.

RTÉ confirmed the news today.

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