Ryan Tubridy is missing from the airwaves this week as he takes a short break from RTE radio.
Comedian Oliver Callan is filling in for the star after Ryan enjoyed a double celebration at the weekend as he retired from the Late Late Show and turned 50.
Oliver was quick to offer his congratulations to Ryan after his "half a century" milestone birthday and joked that the former Late Late host was due some time off.
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The comedian said on RTE radio yesterday: "Happy birthday to Ryan who has turned 50.
"So it's a double celebration between retiring from the Late Late Show and turning a half a century.
"You could understand why he's taking some time out from the radio show - that he can now dedicate all of his energies to."
Ryan signed off his Late Late Show career after 14 years at the helm, admitting beforehand that leaving the flagship show would be "emotional."
He went on to explain: "Weirdly, I have been reflecting on the year going into my 50s.
"I have had great thoughts and I feel very confident about the next bit.
"Since Christmas, in particular, I have been enjoying life and it is going to get better."
Ryan’s temporary radio replacement, Oliver, told viewers that he loved having a news-free break in Florence last week and was delighted when he bumped into one of his idols, actor Jeff Goldblum, on a quiet Italian street and had a nice chat with him.
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