The Late Late Show

Here is your host, Patrick Kielty!

In her first exclusive Irish TV interview since moving to Ireland, talk show host, comedian, actress and philanthropist Rosie O'Donnell will be sitting down with Patrick on Friday night. She will be chatting about the welcome she has received in Ireland, why she made the decision to move here and her reaction to the move being raised during the Taoiseach's visit to the White House. She will also be speaking about why she wants people to join her next month in the Same Chance Walk for Autism with AsIAm.
 
Country superstar Daniel O'Donnell is back on tour in Ireland this year. He joins Patrick to talk trips with family, touring and the lengths he has gone to for his fans in a chart-topping career that has spanned four decades.
 
Comedian and actress Roisin Conaty known for Game Face and After Life will be in studio tomorrow night. With a name like Roisin, she will speak of growing up in London with Irish parents and spending summers in Kerry. Roisin will also be chatting about the new series LOL: Last One Laughing UK with Jimmy Carr and why she was so glad that she didn't have to even try keep a straight face amongst some of the funniest people in comedy.

Off the back of another great year for the Irish at Cheltenham, two legends of the sport will join Patrick on Friday night. Four-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and leading jockey at this year's festival with four winners, jockey Paul Townend and Cheltenham 2025 double winner and the only female jockey ever to win a Grand National, Rachael Blackmore, will review the highs and lows of the week that was.

Here is your host, Patrick Kielty! 

Ahead of their biggest arena headline tour in the UK and Ireland, the Sugababes chat to Patrick about their return to the spotlight, the enduring success of the band and their connection to Ireland. Mutya, Keisha and Siobhan will take to The Late Late Show's stage to perform their brand-new single Jungle as well as iconic hit Push the Button. 

Irish singer and politician, Frances Black will be in studio alongside her daughter and fellow musician Aoife Scott. They will talk about their shared passion for music, their experiences in the spotlight, and how they will celebrate Mother's Day. Frances will also discuss her role as Senator and address rumours that she will run for the Áras. The mother-daughter duo will treat viewers to a special performance of When You Say Nothing At All.  

Instagram sensation turned television presenter Maggie Molloy and comedian Kevin McGahern join Patrick to chat about helping Irish people move to the sun in the new series of Cheap European Homes. They will discuss what it takes to make a life overseas and why buying in Europe takes a whole new mindset. 

Sports presenter Kelly Cates will join Patrick to speak about her role as one of the most prominent voices in sports broadcasting in the UK as she prepares to fill Gary Lineker's shoes as presenter of the iconic Match of the Day. She'll also reveal what it was like to grow up as the daughter of Liverpool and Scottish football legend, Kenny Dalglish. 

Here is your host, Patrick Kielty!
 
Following his passing yesterday, The Late Late Show will celebrate the life and sporting career of Kerry legend Mick O'Dwyer. Irish sports presenters Marty Morrissey and Des Cahill, former Minister of Sport and Mick's former Kerry teammate, Jimmy Deenihan,  former Kerry footballer, Jack O'Shea, former Laois footballer, Ross Munnelly and former Kildare footballer, Johnny Doyle, will be in studio remembering ‘Micko' as both a Gaelic football player and coach. They will pay to tribute to him for his massive achievements within the sport and share memories of Mick on and off the pitch.
 
Ahead of the release of Irish comedy film Fran the Man, Amy Huberman and Deirdre O'Kane will chat to Patrick about their most recent projects, their love of comedy and how laughter is at the heart of their friendship. They will also talk about joining talented Irish comics on Last One Laughing.
 
Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik will be in studio where she will discuss a range of crucial political and social issues currently dominating the national conversation. Ivana will share her thoughts on what Trump's 20% tariff will mean for Ireland and what the Labour Party want to achieve in opposition.
 
Fresh from the World Athletic Indoor Championships in China, Kate O'Connor will join Patrick to give her reaction to winning a silver medal in the pentathlon race, securing Ireland's first medal at the event in 19 years. Having won a bronze medal at the European Indoor Championships just two weeks prior, Kate will chat about 2025 so far, her future plans and what it's like to have her Dad as her coach!
 
Ryan McMullan will make his debut on The Late Late Show stage ahead of his Irish tour, performing Bowie on the Radio from his debut album, Redesign.

Here is your host, Patrick Kielty!
 
Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox will sit down with Patrick to discuss the journey of rebuilding her life and reclaiming her name following two trials, two appeals and intense global scrutiny. Knox opens up about her emotional return to Italy, the reasons behind her decision to face her prosecutor again and why she is determined to honour Meredith's memory.
 
Bruno Tonioli, the charismatic and energetic judge known for his work on Strictly Come Dancing, will make his first appearance on The Late Late Show. Bruno will discuss his career transition from professional dancer to television personality and speak about what it's like to work alongside Simon Cowell on the latest series of Britain's Got Talent.
 
Former Irish footballers, Johnny Giles and Liam Brady will be in studio ahead of their upcoming gig in Vicar Street in aid of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association. The dynamic duo will reminisce about their playing careers, while sharing their thoughts on the evolution of Irish football. With decades of friendship behind them, Giles and Brady will entertain viewers with stories from on and off the pitch.
 
Comedian and presenter, Dermot Whelan will sit down with Patrick to speak about his new book Busy and Wrecked. He will discuss where he got his inspiration to write the book and why laughter really is the best medicine.
 
Ahead of their sold-out gigs across Ireland this summer, Amble will take to The Late Late Show stage to perform brand new single Swan Song.