RTÉ source blames loss of ‘curiosity factor’ as Co Down presenter’s figures fall in second season

Patrick Kielty’s Late Late Show viewing figures take a hit in his second season

The Late Late Show lost around 47,000 viewers for Patrick ­Kielty’s second season as the host of RTÉ’s flagship show, new figures have revealed.

Kielty also attracted a smaller audience than Ryan Tubridy’s final year as the show’s presenter.