Ryan Tubridy shocked listeners this morning after admitting he's "lost all faith" in polling ahead of the US presidential elections.
The 47-year-old cast doubt over the polls ahead of next week, insisting: "I don't believe in number-crunching."
Most polls are predicting a comfortable win for Joe Biden over President Donald Trump next week.
But Tubs left listeners open-mouthed as he argued: "I've lost all faith in the polling – I have absolutely no idea. I couldn't call it.
"People will come up to you and say, 'no, but did you not see this poll? It's very nuanced and intelligent'.
"I don't care. I just don't believe you anymore.
"I don't believe number-crunching – nothing."
An audibly excited Tubridy explained his take on the situation – which will likely surprise many, with most experts forecasting a straightforward win for Biden – by adding: "You can't predict a mood. And that's what this is – it's about a national mood.
"It's just utterly fascinating and absorbing stuff."
Only time will tell if the Dubliner is vindicated, but one thing is for certain: Tubs will be glued to the action as it unfolds next Tuesday night.
Tubridy revealed to listeners today that he'll be missing from his regular morning radio slot next week – and said he's going to make full use of his time off to gorge on the election.
"The election falls on Tuesday night, so I'm thinking of pulling an all-nighter, and going for it," he said.
"And maybe get a few beers in, and watch it through the night.
"Because it's too good – it's too historic – not to be watching on the hoof."
He urged parents to let their kids observe the action, encouraging those in transition year to "take the Wednesday off and watch it – watch history.
"Don't learn about it in 10 years, watch it now. It's too interesting."
