Patrick Kielty is confirmed to return as host of RTÉ’s The Late Late Show, ending months of speculation about his future on the programme. Multiple outlets report that RTÉ has set his return for September and that Kielty will reprise the role for the show’s 66th season. Kielty, who is from Dundrum in County Down, is quoted as saying hosting the chat show is “one of the greatest gigs in the world.” The announcement is presented as a resolution to uncertainty surrounding whether Kielty would continue in the position. Coverage from the BBC, RTÉ News, The Irish Times, and the Belfast Telegraph all state that his return is part of the show’s upcoming season schedule. The reports also note the context that speculation had been ongoing for several months, but the latest statements and confirmation from RTÉ indicate the hosting role is settled. No competing host details are reported in the sources provided.