RTÉ confirms that Patrick Kielty will return as the host of RTÉ’s long-running chat show, The Late Late Show, in September. The announcement ends months of public speculation about whether Kielty would continue in the role. RTÉ describes the return as part of the programme’s upcoming season, and multiple outlets report that the decision is formalized through an RTÉ statement. The Irish Times and RTÉ both frame the confirmation as a resolution to uncertainty around Kielty’s future on the show, while the Belfast Telegraph notes that the return will coincide with the programme’s 66th season. The reporting is consistent that Kielty is returning to lead the show and that the timeline for his return is the September broadcast period. No alternative host plans are reported as part of the confirmation. The coverage overall focuses on the official nature of the RTÉ announcement and the timing of Kielty’s return ahead of the next season.