PK@rte.ie (again). The All New (Patrick Kielty) Late Late Show Thread

Nah. The birth certificate says the truth

So she is a Woman then because that is what her birth cert says.

I can watch this whereas tubridy was unwatchable.

Keilty is clearly quick witted whereas tubridy would be rooting for his cards when something unusual was said.

That said, keilty is a disappointment interview wise. He is not very skilled at asking the questions, better once he gets into it.

I really enjoyed Friday nights LLS. I think it was the best show so far and it will be interesting to see if there is an increase in audience figures. I just hope the guest list will continue to improve over the coming weeks and months.

Exactly. I gave Tubs the benefit of the doubt for a long time, mainly because in my memory, Tubridy Tonight was also watchable. But it became clear early on in his tenure of the LLS, that he was wholly unsuited to the job. It didn't really matter whether the guest was a Fair City extra, Noel Gallagher or some Hollywood actor, Tubridy just couldn't relate to people and his line of questioning was almost always very poor.

I find PK to be a natural at this. If the MO is to do a light, fluffy interview where the guests are at ease and a few laughs are had, then PK is managing that with ease. It looks at this early stage that the powers that be have decided to completely move away from the topical, parochial coverage of day to day issues in favour of a US/UK style light entertainment chatshow. Had Tubs still been in the hot seat last week, you would fully expect to see Pascal Sheehy and Teresa Mannion come out in waders to talk about the recent flooding in Cork. I'm glad this type of dross might be behind us but I think whatever mix of items is on the show now, it's far more watchable with the new host.

Except for the Toy Shows I only watched one RT LLS.

I've watched all the PK2 ones so far and mostly enjoyed them. I think not knowing who the guests are is a big bonus. Makes it more like the GB days.

Strictly's Anton Du Beke will be waltzing into the studio, on This Morning. Will he be on LLS this Friday?

Same old disaster of a route for selecting our Eurovision entry again....zzz

“The Head of Delegation”? What a jumped up title.

Earlier this year, Ireland did not reach the Grand Final of Eurovision for the eighth time in the past ten years. It was 2013 when the current Head of Delegation took up the role. Instead of blaming - variously over the years - “crooked juries”, “chronic underfunding”, maybe it’s time for some fresh thinking to be injected by bringing new blood into the vanguard of the “Delegation”

Re-Eurovision more than likely being banished (yes, banished!) to the LLS again.

I'd be in favour of no selection show on RTE, no public voting because the TV voting public are thick as **** and I'd be in favour of Europeans picking our entry but the stumbling block would be who would select the final few songs because the rot starts from that bit IMO (RTE & luvvieworld useless feckers are involved there)

Anyhow, who has a book out this week so as I can plan not to tune in tonight.

Strictly's Anton Du Beke

Yo.

Which one of tonight's guests will say 'so good to be here in Belfast'?

Would be good if Tubs emerged from the coffin, just for the audience reaction.