Here is your host, Patrick Kielty! 

Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald will join Patrick to discuss the disruptive beginning of this Dáil term. She will share her thoughts on the party's performance in recent elections and look ahead to Sinn Féin's priorities in opposition including their ongoing campaign for a united Ireland.  

Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and producer, Simon Pegg—known for hits like Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run, as well as standout roles in Star Trek and Star Wars—will drop in to chat about his return as Benji Dunn in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. He tells Patrick about stepping back into the action-packed role and shares stories from behind the scenes.  

Global superstar, Paloma Faith will be in studio to discuss her pivot from pop to podcasting with her new show Mad, Sad and Bad. She'll also be chatting about her Sunday Times bestselling book MILF, the myth of perfect motherhood and celebrating her birthday in Ireland.  
 

Cork comedian, Chris Kent will sit down with Patrick ahead of his Irish tour Offline. Renowned for his storytelling and sharp wit, Chris discusses why unplugging from the digital world has become a central theme in his comedy. He also opens up about how fatherhood has shaped his material. 
 

KhakiKid will also be in studio to perform his track Date Nite, bringing his signature style to The Late Late Show stage. 

Here is your host, Patrick Kielty! 

In the season finale of The Late Late Show, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady makes his debut this Friday night, reflecting on his illustrious career and life beyond the field. In an exclusive interview, Tom will open up about how he fought his way to the very top of American Football earning the title of greatest of all time. He also will discuss his Irish roots and his deep connection to Ireland.  

Nadine Coyle, beloved Girls Aloud star and Derry native, returns to The Late Late Show to catch up with Patrick on life lately. Following a very successful Girls Aloud reunion last year, Nadine will reflect on the band's incredible legacy, her enduring friendships with her fellow bandmates and the emotional journey back to the stage following the loss of friend and bandmate Sarah Harding.  

After announcing his retirement from RTÉ yesterday, Joe Duffy will be in studio to chat to Patrick about his longstanding 37-year-career in broadcasting. He will look back on some of the most memorable moments and the remarkable stories he covered live on air on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline. He will also discuss why building trust was core to his approach as a broadcaster and what the next chapter might hold for him. 

Ireland's Eurovision 2025 representative, EMMY, will also be on the show on Friday night before she takes to the Eurovision stage in Basel, Switzerland next Thursday in the second semi-final. She chats with Patrick about her whirlwind journey since being selected as Ireland's Eurovision entry earlier this year. EMMY also treats audiences to a special performance of her single Laika Party recorded in the Old Library in Trinity College Dublin, giving fans a taste of what's to come. 

And ahead of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical arriving at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre later this month, The Late Late Show audience will get a sneak peak of what's to come with a live performance of a medley of Tina's classics.