RTE's Ryan Tubridy opened Friday night's Late Late Show with a hilarious dig at Tanaiste Leo Varadkar.
The Fine Gael leader said during the week that he wasn't watching the show anymore now that the pandemic was over.
And it didn't go unnoticed by Tubs, who opened the show with a "warm welcome" to the "loyal viewers" but also someone else.
The host said: "Welcome all the loyal viewers at home, I also want to acknowledge the shyer, quieter, secret Late Late watchers, you know who you are, ones who pretend they don't tune in but secretly they love it, you know who I mean, the Leo's, the Geminis, the Aries of this great nation, you're with friends it's ok, enjoy it we're good company, we're family."
The crowd were in stitches at the gag with those on social media praising the host for "taking a swing" at the Tanaiste.
During the week, Leo said: "I will never forget watching Normal People during that first lockdown. And even nights in every Friday watching the Late Late Show which is something I never did before and don't have to do again."
Leo of course appeared on the Late Late during the pandemic to discuss the latest Covid situation - but probably didn't hear the gag, now he's no longer an avid watcher.
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