The new Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty turned down the role once before, it has emerged.
The County Down native, who will succeed Ryan Tubridy in the next season of the long running Irish chat show, was reportedly considered for the presenter role in the late 90s when Gay Byrne was preparing to step away.
According to Independent.ie, the star was first approached to discuss a future on the show back in 1999. A member of his management team confirmed at the time: “Yes, it’s true… He is currently studying the offer, along with a number of other offers, and as of yet no official papers have been signed.”
