Patrick Kielty to host The Late Late Show until 2028
Patrick Kielty is gearing up to host The Late Late Show again this September, following RTÉ’s announcement that his contract has been extended through 2028. The comedian from Dundrum, County Down took over hosting in September 2023, marking him as the fourth permanent host after Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny, and Ryan Tubridy. Since its inception in 1962, the show averaged 385,000 viewers per episode last season, capturing a 38.2% market share and over 1.46 million streams on RTÉ Player. Social media interactions soared to 6.8 million, a 53% rise, with video views hitting 88.7 million. Guests included Jessie Buckley and Colin Farrell. RTÉ's Alan Tyler and Steve Carson praised Kielty’s charisma and the show's revitalization. It airs Fridays at 21:35 on RTÉ One.
Key facts
- Patrick Kielty will host The Late Late Show until 2028.
- He first stepped into the role in September 2023.
- Kielty is the fourth permanent presenter after Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny, and Ryan Tubridy.
- The show launched months after Irish TV in 1962.
- Last season averaged 385,000 viewers per episode with a 38.2% share.
- Over 1.46 million streams on RTÉ Player, up from previous year.
- Social media engagements: 6.8 million (up 53%), video views: 88.7 million (up 19%).
- Guests included Jessie Buckley, Priscilla Presley, Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie, Coleen Rooney, Aisling Bea, John Bon Jovi, Westlife, Gabriel Byrne, Katie Taylor, and Shane Lowry.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Kielty
- Ryan Tubridy
- Gay Byrne
- Pat Kenny
- Jessie Buckley
- Priscilla Presley
- Colin Farrell
- Margot Robbie
- Coleen Rooney
- Aisling Bea
- John Bon Jovi
- Gabriel Byrne
- Katie Taylor
- Shane Lowry
Institutions
- RTÉ
- BBC Northern Ireland
- Love Island
- This Morning
- BBC Radio 4
Locations
- Dundrum
- County Down
- Republic of Ireland