It's a nailed-on sign that summer is in the rear-view mirror... The Late Late Show returns to add a splash of colour to darkening Friday nights

RTE's Late Late Show will be back on screens very soon, with Patrick Kielty returning as host. The Co Down native will be back for a second season starting on Friday, September 13, according to the RTE TV listings for September.

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Ahead of his second season on the Late Late Show, Patrick Kielty says he is "more than happy" with his salary, saying he didn't go looking for more money in his contract

Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty has revealed he didn't go looking for a bump in his salary ahead of his second season hosting the chat show. The Co Down star returns to our screens tonight for the return of his second season of the Friday night show.