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Patrick Kielty has signed off on his first season of The Late Late Show after taking over the reigns last September.
The final show of his first season, which took place last night, Friday, May 10 featured guests Michael Flatley and the casts of TV series The Young Offenders and The Dry.
An emotional Kielty said: "It has been the joy of a lifetime" as he thanks fans for tuning in for the last couple of months.
“Thank you for tuning in and being so kind”
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) May 10, 2024
Well said, Patrick.#LateLate pic.twitter.com/AfkdYT17Rw
Fans have reacted to the touching moment on X (formerly Twitter), one user said: "You can see he really means it too. People appreciate his authenticity."
Another user said: "He’s a breath of fresh air."
Another user said: "Really enjoyed the show tonight, loved all the music, even Bambi Thug appeared. Great first season."
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