Most people believe Ryan Tubridy should repay €150,000 to RTÉ, as fallout continues over secret top-ups

Poll reveals Katie Hannon is favourite to take Joe Duffy’s ‘Liveline’ role Ryan Tubridy. Photo: Colin Keegan The majority of the public think former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy should pay back the €150,000 he received as part of the controversial deal to enable top-ups to his salary, which were kept secret by the broadcaster. The … Read more

‘I have a prenup’ – Keith Duffy makes awkward dig at Brian McFadden’s past relationships live on Late Late Show

Keith Duffy made an awkward dig at Brian McFadden’s relationship history live on The Late Late Show. Boyzone star Keith, 50, and former Westlife heartthrob Brian McFadden, 45, also known as Boyzlife, joined Patrick Kielty in the hot seat tonight. 2 Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden appeared on The Late Late Show tonight 2 Keith made a … Read more

‘It was like sitting beside a 5-year-old’ says ‘terrified’ RTE Late Late guest after chaotic show with Bruno Tonioli

A RTE Late Late Show guest joked that he was “terrified” during the show. Patrick Kielty was back on air last night to entertain viewers with his stellar guest line-up. 4 Patrick Kielty returned on air last nightCredit: RTE 4 Patrick showed off his hip action with Bruno TonioliCredit: RTE 4 Dermot Whelan joined Bruno … Read more

‘You’ve made it’ cry fans as ‘class’ Irish folk band wow RTE Late Late Show viewers with ‘peaceful’ performance

RTE Late Late Show viewers were left gushing over a “class” performance by an Irish folk band. Patrick Kielty returned to Montrose tonight for another episode of the hit-chat show. 2 Amble wowed viewers with their solemn performanceCredit: RTE 2 Amble were promoting their upcoming album ReverieCredit: RTE The Down comic was joined by contemporary three-piece folk band … Read more

Huge RTE schedule shake-up with Late Late Show off air as date confirmed and replacement revealed

THE Late Late Show has disappeared off RTE’s TV schedule for next week in a major shake-up. Patrick Kielty will be taking a well-deserved break from his presenting gig for Easter. 2 Patrick Kielty is taking a break next week as he’s off air for Good FridayCredit: RTE/PA Wire 2 Patrick will be sitting down … Read more

RTE Late Late Show guest Kevin McGahern reveals hilarious story of ‘weird’ Daniel O’Donnell encounter

RTE star Kevin McGahern has opened up about the “weird” moment he supported Daniel O’Donnell. Patrick Kielty returned to Montrose tonight for another night of the hit-chat show with a varied rota of guests. 2 Kevin McGahern and Maggie Molloy were on the Late Late Show tonightCredit: RTE 2 Kevin revealed the bizarre story behind him … Read more

Inside RTE’s €250,000 per year wardrobe spending with high-end retailers for top shows including Late Late show & DWTS

RTE is spending over €250,000 per year on wardrobe to buy ­outfits from high-end retailers, it’s emerged. These include Brown Thomas and Dublin tailor Louis Copeland. 3 RTE has spent thousands of euros on wardrobe for their shows including the Late Late ShowCredit: Copyright remains with handout provider 3 Nearly €58,000 was spent on clothes … Read more

RTÉ spends over €250,000 a year on high-end clothes for staff members

Purchases include Brown Thomas, Louis Copeland, Vinted and Shein Clockwise from main: Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas presenting the ‘Rose of Tralee’ last year; Patrick Kielty and friends during the 2023 ‘Late Late Toy Show’; Eurovision finalist Bambie Thug; and contestants from the 2024 ‘Dancing with the Stars’ competition RTÉ is spending more than … Read more