RTÉ has confirmed that Ryan Tubridy’s contract has “come to an end” following his decision to step down as the host of the Late Late Show.
The national broadcaster said negotiations relating to his daily radio show have been paused amid the controversy surrounding the payments scandal.
Mr Tubridy’s previous contract with RTÉ began in July 2020 and was set to end in March 2025.
“Ryan Tubridy stood down from the Late Late Show in May. RTÉ has written to his agent that the contract including all arrangements therein has come to an end,” the statement said.
“Negotiations had commenced regarding his radio responsibilities. Those negotiations have been paused as with all negotiations as per Board statement.”
The former host has been removed from air this week for editorial reasons while the situation unfolds.
In a statement on Friday, Tubridy said he was “disappointed” by this decision,
“I look forward to returning to the radio show, a job I love, as soon as possible and I hope my listeners and my colleagues appreciate my sincerity on this,” he said.
He apologised “unreservedly” for not asking questions or seeking answers as to the circumstances which resulted in incorrect figures being published.
He added: “I didn’t, and I bear responsibility for my failure to do so.”
