Patrick Kielty's Late Late Show Reign Continues

Patrick Kielty will continue his role as the host of Ireland's renowned chat show, The Late Late Show, RTÉ has confirmed. His tenure has been extended, with him set to host the program until 2028. Kielty, who began presenting the show in September 2023, expressed his enthusiasm, calling the role "one of the greatest gigs in the world."

Last season of The Late Late Show demonstrated significant audience engagement. An average of 385,000 viewers tuned in per episode, capturing a 38.2% share. The show also garnered over 1.46 million streams on RTÉ Player. Social media platforms saw 6.8 million engagements and 88.7 million video views, indicating a substantial increase in audience interaction compared to the previous year.

RTÉ officials expressed their delight with Kielty's extended contract. Alan Tyler, RTÉ Group Head of Entertainment and Music, highlighted the "new lease of life" given to the show under Kielty's leadership, particularly in reaching audiences across various platforms. Steve Carson, RTÉ's Director of Video, credited Kielty's "star power" for the show's connection with diverse age groups. The program, celebrating its 66th season, looks forward to future editions and guests with Kielty at the helm, including the anticipated Late Late Toy Show.