RTE's 13-word statement on Patrick Kielty's Late Late fate amid marriage split
Patrick and Cat Deeley left fans shocked on Tuesday when the pair announced their marriage split after 13 years together.
Patrick and Cat live in London with their two boys, James, 8 and five-year-old Milo. Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley attend the "Ballywalter" London premiere at The May Fair Hotel on September 18, 2023 in London
The Co Down star had been commuting from London to RTÉ every week while hosting the Late Late Show.
A spokesman for RTÉ confirmed the comedian will be back on our screens in September, saying: 'RTÉ looks forward to Patrick returning to the Late Late Show in September.'
Patrick had previously confirmed he had signed a three-season deal with the national broadcaster.
The dad-of-two said after his announcement as host of the show that he will be paying for all of his flights and accommodation himself.
Confirming he will be paid €250,000 per season, Kielty said he was due to receive €20,000 to cover rehearsals and preparation before starting on the show.
He revealed before his debut as Late Late host: "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 per 30-show season. If additional shows are requested by RTÉ, they'll be paid on a pro-rata basis.
'I'm also receiving a one-off payment of €20,000 to cover the pre-production and rehearsals from now to September.
"The contract allows me to submit flight and accommodation expenses, but I've waived this.
"I've made it clear to RTE that I will be covering my own flights and accommodation costs.
'I've also asked RTÉ to carbon offset my flights. I genuinely hope this helps clarify things going forward. I can't wait to get started."
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