Who Will Take Over Tubridy's Radio Slot? Brendan Courtney Shares His Inside Knowledge

2023-09-07 21:50:03

Brendan Courtney: ‘Nobody knows who will take over Tubridy’s radio slot’

During an interview at Focus Ireland’s Shine a Light ‘sleep out’ event, TV presenter Brendan Courtney revealed that he has not had any conversations with Montrose bosses about permanently taking over Ryan Tubridy’s radio slot. Despite previously filling in for Tubridy and his temporary replacement Oliver Callan, Courtney said that he has not been approached about the role. He also stated that he is content with the current agreement and that “nobody knows” who will be asked to permanently fill the slot.

Seizing Opportunities

Courtney mentioned that he had hosted the radio slot numerous times before, joking that people are only now taking notice. Despite his experience, he has not been contacted to discuss a permanent position. He acknowledged that the decision to fill the slots might not be the top priority at the moment, as there are larger strategic plans for the schedule.

No Conversations Yet

Courtney stated that so far, nobody has called him to discuss the radio slot and he believes that nobody has been contacted at this point. When asked if he would be interested in the position, he admitted that he is unsure and has no concrete plans. He also expressed his admiration for Oliver Callan, saying that he thinks Callan is brilliant.

Focus on Opportunities

Courtney clarified that he has not and would not put himself forward for the Late Late Show, as it is not a topic of conversation for him. He spoke about his career being based on seizing opportunities rather than making specific choices. He emphasized that many elements of television and broadcasting are out of his control, which is why he doesn't waste time thinking about things until they become real.

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Embracing Personal Identity

Courtney shared that being a gay TV presenter in the late 90s and early 2000s was an important aspect of his identity that he is proud of. Initially, his family was shocked when journalists constantly referred to him as a "gay TV presenter," but now he looks back on it with pride.

Supporting Focus Ireland

In support of Focus Ireland, Courtney will be participating in the 'sleep out' event on October 13 to raise €1.2 million to help end family homelessness. He expressed his disappointment in the Government's lack of effective housing measures and hopes that the upcoming budget will address the issue. The 'sleep out' event aims to raise awareness about the problem affecting thousands of Irish families.

Focus Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy aim to raise €1.2m to help end family homelessness on 13 October. More information on how to sign up or host a 'sleep out' is available at shinealight.focusireland.ie.

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