The Irish Independent are also reporting that it is a 'done deal', after two weeks of 'advanced negotiations'.
The Northern Irish comedian and TV personality will be a relatively popular choice after nearly 14 years of Ryan Tubridy.
In recent times, Kielty has increased his popularity with eloquent appearances on the Tommy Tiernan show and his views on Northern Ireland and a United Ireland.
The County Down man was also in the running to take over from Gay Byrne in 1999.
Patrick Kielty Close To Being Announced As New Late Late Show Host
“It’s way easier to sing a rebel song about a united Ireland, than decide not to sing it in order to maybe have one.”
pic.twitter.com/CYvM3i5dlG— Victims of the Troubles (@VictimsTroubles) October 13, 2022
27 May 2015; Team Tourism NI, from left to right, Former jockey A.P McCoy, Rickie Fowler, comedian Patrick Kielty and golf writer Matt Ginella ahead of their round. Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship 2015, Pro-Am. Royal County Down Golf Club, Co. Down. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE
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Recent comments from himself and his wife Cat Deeley at the IFTA Awards were coy, but people have been eager to read between the lines and ramp up speculation.
"I've only really a couple of things to say on that I think the Late Late Show is one of the greatest TV shows on the planet, and whoever gets it is going to be really lucky," said his wife Cat Deeley.
"But I think something that maybe hasn't been said," added Kielty.
"I've done chat shows before, I know how difficult they are. I've been a guest on the Late Late Show, and I've sat alongside Ryan doing his stuff, and whoever gets that gig, they're going to have huge shoes to fill."
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