As speculation continues to swirl around the future of The Late Late Show, Vogue Williams has weighed in on who she thinks could take over, and she’s got a couple of strong contenders in mind.
Vogue shared her picks in the event that current host Patrick Kielty steps away from the iconic RTÉ gig.
Her comments come at a time when questions are continuing to mount over Kielty’s long-term future on the show.
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‘Deirdre O’Kane, she’d be great,’ Vogue said to the Irish Independent, before also praising Miriam O’Callaghan.
‘I know Miriam won’t take it, but god she’s good, isn’t she? I don’t think she’d want it, it’s a tough gig.’
As previously reported, the Co Down native is believed to be ‘weighing up his options’ amid a challenging period both professionally and personally.
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The demands of hosting Ireland’s most high-profile Friday night slot, combined with a cross-channel commute between London and Dublin, have reportedly left him exhausted.
Insiders have suggested that the pressures of the role, alongside changes in his personal life, could influence whether he remains in the job long-term.
There’s also been growing criticism around the show itself, with viewers and industry figures questioning everything from the format to the calibre of guests.
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Once a cornerstone of Irish cultural life under legends like Gay Byrne and later Ryan Tubridy, some believe the show has struggled to maintain the same level of influence in recent years.
That’s why the question of ‘who’s next?’ is already being asked, even if no official decision has been made.
For now, Kielty remains in the hot seat, but the speculation shows no signs of slowing down.