Kielty: First season has flown in
PATRICK Kielty hosted his final Late Late Show of the season last night after 30 shows – declaring it’s “flown” since he took the helm last September.
The Co Down comedian and TV presenter took over after Ryan Tubridy left last year, and didn’t take long to get into his stride.
The funnyman took to the stage as his band played the instrumental to “the Final Countdown”. He said: “It’s so great to see you all on what is a really special night for me because as some of you may know, it is of course my last show…” This prompted a raucous cheer from the crowd, who held party poppers, while balloons were released from the ceiling. The song celebrations also began playing during the gag.
Kielty quipped: “It’s my last show of the series… what are you doing? I’m not going anywhere. I’ll be back in September. How very rude, that wasn’t rehearsed at all.
“What a first season it’s been folks. It literally has flown honestly.”
Among the guests last night were Michael Flatley and Matt Molloy.