Late Late Show: Ryan Tubridy tells viewers ‘it's been a privilege’ and hints at female host

During Friday's St Patrick's Day special, the Late Late Show host addressed his decision to step down from the show after 14 years

Ryan Tubridy on set ahead of the The Late Late Show St Patrick's Day Special. Picture Andres Poveda

It was a gut feeling that saw Ryan Tubridy step away from the Late Late Show he told viewers of his last St Patrick’s Day special on Friday night.

On Thursday, RTÉ announced Tubridy would leave the iconic late night show after 14 years at the helm, having replaced Pat Kenny as host of the long-running chat show in 2009.