Door for Ryan Tubridy return to RTÉ 'not closed forever', says Kevin Bakhurst

Ryan Tubridy thanked people across the country for their support in recent weeks. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins

Ryan Tubridy was "shocked and disappointed" when he was told over the phone he would not be returning to his presenting role at RTÉ "at this time".

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst told the former Late Late Show presenter that talks regarding his return would not be continuing.