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Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty reveals he will be paid €250,000 per season

“I’m also receiving a one-off payment of 20,000 euro to cover the pre-production and rehearsals from now to September,” Kielty said

“I’ve made it clear to RTE that I will be covering my own flights and accommodation costs. I’ve also asked RTE to carbon offset my flights. I genuinely hope this helps clarify things going forward. I can’t wait to get started,” he said. Picture: Matt Crockett

The new host of RTE’s Late Late Show Patrick Kielty has revealed he will be paid €250,000 per 30-show season and has signed a contract for three seasons.

In a statement, Kielty said: “I’m pleased to finally be able to share that I’ve signed a three-season deal to host The Late Late Show beginning this September. “I’m being paid 250,000 euro per 30 show season.

“If additional shows are requested by RTE, they’ll be paid ...