The Late Late Show: Changes and Current Status

Ireland’s long-running talk show, The Late Late Show, has seen recent schedule adjustments, leading to cancelled episodes and a temporary replacement. Here’s a breakdown of the current situation and what viewers can expect.

Recent Cancellations and Replacements

Recent weeks have seen several cancellations of The Late Late Show. Notably, episodes were cancelled on both February 23rd and March 1st, 2026 . In place of the regularly scheduled program on March 1st, RTÉ aired a rom-com .

About The Late Late Show

The Late Late Show is an Irish chat show, and the world’s second longest-running late-night talk show, after the American The Tonight Show . It is too the longest-running live talk show. Considered a flagship program for RTÉ , it airs live on Friday nights between September and May, typically from 9:30 pm for two hours .

Host and Format

Currently, Patrick Kielty hosts The Late Late Show, bringing his style to the program . Previous hosts include Gay Byrne, Frank Hall, Pat Kenny, and Ryan Tubridy . The show features Irish entertainment, music, and comedy.

History

The Late Late Show first aired on July 6, 1962, at 11:20 pm , and transitioned to color in 1976 . It began as a temporary summer filler for a niche Saturday night audience before moving to its current Friday night slot.