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Patrick Kielty Is to Stay on as Host of RTE's Flagship Programme for Three More Years
RTÉ confirmed a new three-year deal for Kielty, with the broadcaster citing strong audience numbers and 1.46 million RTÉ Player streams last season.
- RTE confirmed on Tuesday that Patrick Kielty signed a new three-year deal to continue hosting The Late Late Show, allowing for up to 30 shows per season as the programme enters its 66th season.
- The agreement ends months of speculation regarding Kielty's future after his contract expired about nine weeks ago; he became the fourth permanent presenter in 2023, succeeding Ryan Tubridy and joining Gay Byrne and Pat Kenny.
- RTE reported the 2025/26 season averaged 385,000 viewers per episode with a 38.2% share, and the show recorded more than 1.46 million streams on the broadcaster's player.
- "Hosting The Late Late Show is one of the greatest gigs in the world," Kielty said, calling the past three years a "joy and a privilege," while RTE Group Head of Entertainment and Music Alan Tyler praised the show's "new lease of life."
- Viewers can expect Kielty to front the programme until at least 2029, bringing stability to the historic series; specific salary terms remain undisclosed, though previous compensation included payments for "exceptional" episodes beyond his standard contract.
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Irish NewsPatrick Kielty to stay on as Late Late host
RTÉ has extended its contract with Patrick Kielty, who will present the talk show until 2028.
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