Cue Ryan Tubridy. Now in the beginning, I was quiet a fan of Tubridy's. I used to tune in religiously to his early morning breakfast show on 2FM. It was a great show and he was a good presenter. Then he started to annoy me. Soon after he was moved to RTE Radio One. I never followed him to Radio One. Then he also got a Saturday night prime time TV show. I hated it. It was old fashioned, dark, dreary and just boring. I was dreading what he was going to do to The Late Late Show. Although, I was looking forward to seeing how different it would be from when Kenny used to present it.
First show of the season was on last Friday night. The opening credits were good. I liked having the old theme tune back. Then Tubridy walked out and the set looked rather budgeted. He did his usual chitter chatter and announced the first guest. An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen.
I really don't have many political views. I do have a slight interest in what goes on in the country and even more so the last few years so I am by no means on Brian Cowens side or any other political person for that matter. The way I see it is, that the country is struggling and no matter what the other political parties say, they still won't be able to turn it around if they are elected. It's going to be a slow process no matter what party is elected. We just have to ride it out.
Anyway, back to The Late Late Show. The interview that I was about to see both shocked and appalled me. Kenny, as previous host, always skirted around issues. And, yes, the show did need someone who wasn't afraid to ask questions and just get stuck in and interact with the guests. But Tubridy just launched straight into a vicious, malicious, string of quick fired questions. One after another, bang, bang, bang. I could not help but feel sorry for Brian Cowen. Nobody should have been treated like that on a TV show.
I really do think that he should not have been asked questions about his personal life. Especially about his alcohol consumption. I am sure the man likes a drink, just like the majority of the country, but he is by no means an alcoholic. Tubridy over stepped the mark.
Having met Brian Cowen and his wife, Mary, at a few occasions I can say that he has a lovely family. He is a very down to earth man. And more importantly, a very honest man. I do not think it was fair the way he was treated by the RTE "presenter".
I could see that Tubridy had listened to the masses and decided that he would not be afraid to ask questions to guests but this was ridiculous. He should have been ashamed of himself. He was clearly trying to make a name for himself with this new format.
I would also like to point out how brilliant Brian Cowen was in answering Tubridy's questions. He responded the minute Tubridy finished asking the questions. He did not flinch. He did not stammer. He spoke clearly and concisely. It really does go to show how great a leader Brian Cowen really is. I think it is more a case of bad timing for him to be Taoiseach. Had he been elected five years ago Ireland would love this man.
I would hope that Tubridy realises the error of his ways after this weekends interview(s) and steps up his game next Friday night.
I should add that he also made a fool of Bryan McFadden, formerly of Westlife. Again this was uncalled for.
I can't help but think that Miriam O'Callaghan or Gerry Ryan would have been a much better host for the show. I know Gerry Ryan is not without his faults either but I think it's safe to say that he has great respect for his guests and would not treat them in the same regard as Tubridy treated his guests.
Only time will tell what the future has in store for both Tubridy and The Late Late Show!
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