{"id":466400,"date":"2026-05-25T16:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/466400\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T16:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T16:15:12","slug":"late-late-show-odds-slashed-for-top-irish-presenter-to-be-next-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/466400\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Late Show odds slashed for top Irish presenter to be next host"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patrick Kielty’s future as host remains unclear<\/p>\n

13:26, 25 May 2026Updated 14:34, 25 May 2026<\/p>\n

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Miriam O’Callaghan<\/p>\n

Irish television and radio presenter, Miriam O’Callaghan, is now favourite to become the next host of RTE flagship programme, The Late Late Show.<\/p>\n

Odds for O\u2019Callaghan, 66, taking over from current host Patrick Kielty have been slashed over the last few days to 2\/1.<\/p>\n

This could be the perfect timing for the Prime Time and Sunday With Miriam host to add a Friday night entertainment show to her books.<\/p>\n

The shift in odds comes after Jennifer Zamparelli ruled herself out of contention. Zamparelli effectively ended speculation that she could step into the coveted presenting role.<\/p>\n

It’s also worth noting that Miriam has presented the Late Late Show a few times in the past.<\/p>\n

\"Undated<\/p>\n

Patrick Kielty, current host of The Late Late Show. (Image: RTE\/PA Wire )<\/p>\n

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: \u201cMiriam O\u2019Callaghan is the clear favourite with punters, and it looks like we\u2019ve reached a point where it really is time to have the first female host of the Late Late Show!\u201d<\/p>\n

There is the possibility that Patrick Kielty may make a return to the show, but it is still unclear. RT\u00c9 and Mr Kielty entered into a three year contract in 2023 worth \u20ac250,000 per season.<\/p>\n

However, in recent weeks it was revealed Kielty was in fact paid \u20ac266,323 in 2025 and \u20ac257,657 in 2024.<\/p>\n

The national broadcaster noted that this was because it \u201crequired\u201d Patrick Kielty to present more programmes \u201cbeyond his standard contract.\u201d<\/p>\n

RT\u00c9’s Director General, Kevin Bakhurst has said he would “love” to keep Patrick Kielty as the host of The Late Late Show and has defended extra payments to the star.<\/p>\n

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