Patrick Kielty and Lottie Ryan fight tears as they pay tribute to her dad Gerry
Patrick Kielty and Lottie Ryan shed a tear tonight on the Late Late Show as they paid tribute to legendary broadcaster Gerry Ryan.
The beloved RTE icon passed away on April 30 2010 at the age of 53, due to cardiac arrhythmia.
Lottie joined Patrick tonight as she appeared on the Late Late Show to discuss his life and legacy 15 years after his death.
As they reminisced on his career and Lottie's stories about him, the pair got choked up towards the end of the interview.
Becoming teary, Patrick said: "You're talking about legacy and people talk about what people did in their career; for me, his legacy is you and your brothers and sisters, and your wee fella. How proud would he be of you guys, what you've come through, and where you all are?"
"I hope he'd be proud," said Lottie, before taking a moment to hold in her own tears. "I'd love for him to have met my son. I think he would have been an unbelievable granddad. He would have been way better at babysitting than my mum, because she never does it [laughs]."
She added: "My brother is an actor, and I think he would have been at every play. All my siblings are so happy and in love and enjoying life, and I think, I hope, he would be very proud of us and how we handled everything, and where we are today. I hope he would be."
Patrick replied: "I don't think you need to hope, because I know he would. On behalf of all of us, I just want to say how much, so many people in this country, loved and admired him."
Viewers were moved by the emotional moment and the beautiful interview.
"A little bit speechless after that gorgeous interview. Gerry Ryan was my hero as a teenager #LateLateShow #gerryryan Well done Lottie," wrote one viewer on X.
Another wrote: "Lottie what a brilliant interview. Your dad must be so proud."
"Patrick Kielty is an absolute dote. Seems like such a genuine person - how emotional he gets," a third said.
Another praised: "A very poignant and emotional interview with Paddy and Lottie Ryan @PatricKielty @RTELateLateShow #LateLate ! RIP The late great #GerryRyan."
"Fabulous interview Lottie, lovely to hear your gorgeous memories of your dad," another viewer wrote on Instagram.
Elsewhere on the show, Patrick interviewed Tanaiste Simon Harris about the current state of Irish politics as well as Trump's first 100 days in office.
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