Ryan Tubridy: The future is so bright but I couldn't see that for a while and it was difficult

The former Late Late Show host opens up about his 'annus horribilis', his impending London move, and his 'tough-skinned' mammy

Ryan Tubridy at The Crown finale celebration at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Ryan Tubridy has spoken about his departure from RTÉ and the worry he felt for his mother when he was in the news earlier this year.

Tubridy did not have his contract renewed by RTÉ following the scandal surrounding secret payments made to him, which led to his departure in August.