The former Late Late Show host repaid €150,000 to RTÉ due to a controversial payment arrangement made in 2020. Staff at RTÉ reportedly fear mass rebellion if he returns. Many feel he was right to repay the money but foolish for accepting it initially. Opinions on his potential return range from concerns over timing to a general lack of desire among staff. His previous slot's listenership has reportedly grown since his departure, indicating mixed public sentiment about his return.
The general feeling is he was right to repay that money and he was foolish to have taken it in the first place.
RTÉ should have their heads examined if they are considering bringing him back, but nothing would shock you in Montrose.
Some feel that although it might be unfair that he became the face of the whole RTÉ scandal, it was taking the money and a lack of judgment over how he responded to it that got him there.
The listenership in his old RTÉ Radio 1 slot has grown since Oliver Callan took over, so the audience don't seem bothered he's gone.
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