Another week passes and still no news on whether Patrick Kielty will be staying on as host of The Late Late Show. His three-year contract with RTÉ, which paid him €250,000 a year, the same as director-general Kevin Bakhurst's salary, ended with the final show of the 2025/26 season on May 1.
I've genuinely been blown away by all the love and support that you guys have sent my way," he said. "One of the greatest joys of hosting this show is that you're never alone. And so, to all of you who have been so kind to me and my family this past few months, can I just say a huge go raibh míle maith agat," a visibly emotional Kielty said. "It's one of the many reasons why walking out here is always a privilege, why being back here with you tonight truly puts flesh on my bones, and why it never gets old to say these words - welcome to The Late Late Show.
