Irish comedian and television host Patrick Kielty has been spending increasingly more time in Ireland, prompting friends to speculate that he intends to make the country his permanent base, according to the Irish Mail on Sunday. The presenter, who anchors RTÉ’s The Late Late Show, has been frequently spotted on Irish soil amid ongoing changes in his personal life, following his July 2025 separation from television presenter Cat Deeley after 12 years of marriage.
Patrick Kielty Focuses on Irish Projects and Extended Base
Friends close to the Co. Down comedian report that Kielty has grown deeply rooted in Ireland, viewing it as his long-term home. According to an RTÉ insider cited by the Irish Mail on Sunday, Kielty’s visits have far exceeded the operational demands of his television schedule. While pre-season planning for the 66th season of The Late Late Show officially begins in August, his presence in the country has been consistent throughout the months.
During his time in Ireland, Kielty has been staying at his late mother Mary’s house in Dundrum, Co. Down, which remains in the Kielty family. Beyond his television commitments, Kielty is expanding his production footprint in Ireland through external projects with RTÉ, including work on Up for the Match. His position as host is secured through at least 2028 under a new three-year agreement signed with RTÉ, which guarantees up to 30 episodes per year.
Cat Deeley Spotted in London Following Separation
While Kielty establishes a more permanent routine in Ireland, his estranged wife Cat Deeley has been photographed in London. According to the Irish Mail on Sunday, the 49-year-old television presenter was seen attending the American Express presents BST Hyde Park festival in London, where she was photographed alongside film executive Charlie Coleman, a senior executive at Amazon MGM Studios.
Onlookers noted the pair appeared close throughout the evening while watching a performance by Lewis Capaldi. The sighting follows the couple’s joint announcement on July 30, 2025, confirming that they had decided to end their marriage. The joint statement explicitly noted that no other parties were involved in the decision, and both parties have since navigated separate professional and personal paths.
Broadcasting Career and Public Appearances
Kielty’s return to the national broadcaster follows strong ratings for The Late Late Show. According to RTÉ figures, his previous season averaged 385,000 viewers per episode with a 38.2 percent share, alongside more than 1.46 million streams on the RTÉ Player. Outside of his broadcasting duties, Kielty maintains visible ties to local communities and sports, having attended the Tailteann Cup final match between Down and Wicklow at Croke Park in Dublin.
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