RTE viewers thank Patrick Kielty for 'finally' getting new part of Late Late Show 'to work'

The Late Late Show has made some slight format changes since Patrick Kielty took over as host, and on Friday night a lot of viewers felt one aspect in particular worked really well

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Michelle Townsend

23:09, 27 OCT 2023

Patrick Kielty with Ricky Tomlinson and Daniel O'Donnell on the Late Late Show — Patrick Kielty with Ricky Tomlinson and Daniel O'Donnell on the Late Late Show (Image: RTE/Late Late Show)

RTE viewers have praised Patrick Kielty for "finally" getting a new element on the show "to work".

The Late Late Show returned to our screens in September with a new host in Patrick and a revamped set.

The format had been changed slightly too, with Patrick bringing out multiple guests at a time - similar to Graham Norton's rival Friday night chat show on BBC One.

Read more: Late Late Show viewers in stitches as Patrick Kielty and Daniel O'Donnell perform impromptu duet

In recent weeks some viewers had complained about this aspect and felt some of the guests didn't gel together.

But on Friday night's show, viewers were full of praise for Daniel O'Donnell staying on set while Ricky Tomlinson was being interviewed.

Patrick opened the show with a chat with Daniel about his 40 years in business.

The next guest was actor Ricky Tomlinson and viewers loved how he interacted with not only host Patrick, but Daniel too, as the unlikely pair poked fun at each other.

"Think the #latelate is finding it's feet with great mix of guests and knowing when to let them flow through a chat naturally. Daniel and Ricky super banter and engaging stories," one viewer posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Patrick Kielty with Ricky Tomlinson and Daniel O'Donnell on the Late Late Show — Patrick Kielty with Ricky Tomlinson and Daniel O'Donnell on the Late Late Show (Image: RTE/Late Late Show)

"Just when you think this show is a cliche they pull off a great show," a second wrote.

A third fan pointed out: "They finally managed to get this random collection of guests bit to work."

"When the chat is flowin, let em at it..dont worry about time constraint," a fourth added.

"These 3 were great together," said another.

"Was great seeing Ricky Tomlinson and Daniel O'Donnell knocking great gas out of each other," chipped in a sixth.

While a seventh simply said: "Ricky and Daniel. That is all."

The Late Late Show airs Friday nights at 9.35pm on RTE One.

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