Former RTÉ star Ryan Tubridy has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after it emerged that he failed to disclose a lucrative sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Renault during his time at the Irish broadcaster.
The revelation comes just months after Tubridy stepped down from his role at RTÉ following a separate payments scandal that rocked the national broadcaster.
Undisclosed Deal Raises Eyebrows
According to reports, the popular presenter had a commercial arrangement with Renault that wasn't properly declared to RTÉ management or audiences. This latest development has reignited debates about transparency and accountability in Irish media.
Timing Adds to Controversy
The sponsorship deal came to light as Tubridy continues to navigate the fallout from last year's payments scandal, which saw him receive undeclared payments totalling hundreds of thousands of euros from RTÉ.
Industry insiders suggest this new revelation could further damage the broadcaster's reputation as it attempts to rebuild public trust following multiple controversies.
Public Reaction Mixed
Public response has been divided, with some defending Tubridy's right to private commercial deals, while others argue that such arrangements should be transparent when involving high-profile media personalities.
RTÉ has yet to issue an official statement regarding the latest revelations about their former star presenter's commercial activities.
