Ryan Tubridy tests positive for COVID-19

The host of The Late, Late Show, Ryan Tubridy, has tested positive for Coronavirus COVID-19, RTE has confirmed.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 30th Mar 2020, 18:02 BST
Updated 30th Mar 2020, 18:04 BST
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Oliver Callan will continue to host The Ryan Tubridy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

Plans for this Friday's Late Late Show will be issued in the coming days.

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Mr. Tubridy said he was in complete awe of the front-line healthcare "heroes".

The host of The Late, Late Show, Ryan Tubridy.The host of The Late, Late Show, Ryan Tubridy.
The host of The Late, Late Show, Ryan Tubridy.

"Like so many other people in Ireland, I tested positive but I was in the very fortunate position to have a very unintrusive experience, which I now have come to the end of.

"While I've been at home watching television and listening to the radio, I have been bowled over by the extraordinary work of our front line heroes and their families who continue to make Ireland a healthier and safer place. I look forward to being back to work really soon."

RTE said Mr. Tubridy was recovering "well at home" and seemed hopeful he would be back in the Late, Late Show hot seat soon.

Ryan is doing well at home and hopes to be back at work soon.

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