Charlie Bird has actually revealed he had a psychological reaction to finding out that his friend and fellow RTE star, Ryan Tubridy, would be stepping down as host of The Late Late Show.
Ryan and Charlie formed a continuous relationship following his stints on the sofa, with the television speaker playing an active function in the Climb With Charlie effort, which raised over €3 million for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
The broadcaster, who took over from Pat Kenny in 2009, revealed the shock news today through RTÉ. His last episode will be at completion of this coming season.
Sending a message to Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra on Drivetime, Charlie confessed he was ‘sobbing non stop’ after talking with Ryan as soon as the significant news broke.
‘Well, I wish to be extremely truthful, I was absolutely surprised when my spouse Claire informed me the breaking news that Ryan was quiting providing The Late Late Show. So when I got home I sent Ryan a text – as I was composing it I was sobbing non stop,’ Charlie revealed.
‘What Ryan and the group provided for me and Climb With Charlie in 2015 was unbelievable. I was on The Late Late Show, I believe it was 5 times. I will always remember the opening night when Ryan asked me what was on my pail list, and I blurted out that I would like to climb up Croagh Patrick.’
Charlie went on to information a sweet minute he showed Ryan backstage at The Late Late Show, which undoubtedly strengthened their relationship.
‘I got extremely psychological as the program was ending, however incredibly, Ryan got up and followed me simply behind the set, and he provided me a remarkable hug of assistance and we were both shedding tears.’
‘At every twist and turn Ryan existed to help me. he was extending the hand of relationship to me in a personal method. he was, for me, an extraordinary individual.’
Ryan’s assistance has actually been important to Charlie, who shared his thankfulness for the speaker as he steps down from the renowned function.
‘On the day of the climb of Croagh Patrick, Ryan existed to support me, and he resembled a greyhound the speed he added the holy mountain.’
‘I simply wish to end by stating that the assistance he offered to Climb With Charlie assisted in a huge method to add to the success it was. He was not acting as the speaker of it, he was a genuine human to me and as long as I live I will always remember the generosity.’
