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Kielty, from Co Down, has been on presenting duties since 2023 Andres Poveda
The Daily Poll
Would you like Patrick Kielty to stay on as the Late Late host?
It is yet to be confirmed if Kielty will return as the show’s presenter later this year.
THIS SEASON OF the Late Late Show ends on Friday, as does presenter Patrick Kielty’s initial three-year contract on the show.
As reported by the Irish Independent, RTÉ is currently in talks about extending his contract, but no agreement has been confirmed yet. Staff on the programme have also not been told whether Kielty will return when the next season begins in autumn.
Earlier this year, RTÉ director-general Kevin Bakhurst said he would like to see Kielty stay on, praising how he’s done so far.
“I’ve made it really clear to Patrick that we all think he’s doing a great job and we would like to continue that,” Bakhurst said.
Kielty took over hosting duties in 2023, becoming the fourth presenter of the flagship show after Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny and Ryan Tubridy.
So, with his Late Late future still uncertain, we want to know your thoughts.
Today we’re asking: Would you like Patrick Kielty to keep hosting the Late Late?
Poll Results:
Yes (5892)
No (5316)
No opinion/I don't watch it (3784)
Not sure (998)
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