{"id":391254,"date":"2026-04-10T07:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/391254\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:41:29","slug":"star-studded-rte-late-late-show-line-up-announced-as-singer-to-make-major-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/391254\/","title":{"rendered":"Star-studded RTE Late Late Show line-up announced as singer to make major announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Patsy Kensit will discuss BBC&#8217;s Pilgrimage and a possible Emmerdale return whilst Young Offenders stars Alex Murphy and Chris Walley reflect on 10 years of the hit show, plus Cliona Hagan performs and announces a major competition<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Patrick travels to Dublin weekly to host the Late Late Show\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_Late-Late-Show.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">(Image: PA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Patsy Kensit, the cast of The Young Offenders and Cliona Hagan headline this week&#8217;s<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/the-late-late-show\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Late Late Show line-up.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Actress <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/who-killed-ray-emmerdale-itv-33172607\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Patsy Kensit<\/a> will sit down with <a aria-label=\"Patrick KieltyLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/patrick-kielty\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Kielty<\/a> to discuss her 242-mile journey across north-east England during the most recent series of BBC&#8217;s Pilgrimage. She will share how faith helped her discover herself and how past traumas emerged during her life-changing trek to Holy Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The soap star will also hint at whether she intends to make a comeback to Emmerdale. Following the return of another successful series of The Young Offenders, stars Alex Murphy and Chris Walley will appear live in the studio, reports <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsvplive.ie\/news\/tv-film\/patsy-kensit-young-offenders-cast-36990419\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">RSVP Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The pair will discuss their experience growing up while portraying their characters over the past decade and explain why the programme has maintained its popularity with audiences through its clever humour, warmth and distinctly Irish character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Country music artist Cliona Hagan will deliver a performance of a Shania Twain favourite before revealing news that could transform one fortunate singer&#8217;s future, as <a aria-label=\"The Late Late ShowLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/the-late-late-show\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Late Late Show<\/a> gets ready to hunt for Ireland&#8217;s next country music sensation on The Late Late Show Opening Act next Friday, 17 April.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Distinguished broadcaster Fergal Keane will discuss his decision to step down from the BBC following 37 years in journalism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He will revisit the memorable moments and challenges of covering the front lines of international conflicts for nearly four decades, while considering the impact on his mental wellbeing and the recovery process that ensued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Comedian and broadcaster Bernard O&#8217;Shea will appear on the couch to discuss his family life in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/limerick\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Limerick<\/a>, his experiences as a self-described &#8220;house husband&#8221; and the social media phenomenon that has propelled him to viral fame online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? <a aria-label=\"Making us your preferred source on GoogleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dublinlive.ie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Making us your preferred source on Google<\/a> means you\u2019ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. 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