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06 Sept 2025

Late Late Show guests revealed as controversial guest confirmed

Amanda Knox, Bruno Tonioli, Liam Brady and Johnny Giles will join Patrick Kielty for Friday's show

Late Late Show guests revealed as controversial guest confirmed

Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox will sit down with Patrick to discuss the journey of rebuilding her life and reclaiming her name following two trials, two appeals and intense global scrutiny. Knox opens up about her emotional return to Italy, the reasons behind her decision to face her prosecutor again and why she is determined to honour Meredith's memory.

Bruno Tonioli, the charismatic and energetic judge known for his work on Strictly Come Dancing, will make his first appearance on The Late Late Show. Bruno will discuss his career transition from professional dancer to television personality and speak about what it’s like to work alongside Simon Cowell on the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent.

Former Irish footballers, Johnny Giles and Liam Brady will be in studio ahead of their upcoming gig in Vicar Street in aid of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association.

The dynamic duo will reminisce about their playing careers, while sharing their thoughts on the evolution of Irish football. With decades of friendship behind them, Giles and Brady will entertain viewers with stories from on and off the pitch.

Comedian and presenter, Dermot Whelan will sit down with Patrick to speak about his new book Busy and Wrecked. He will discuss where he got his inspiration to write the book and why laughter really is the best medicine.

Ahead of their sold-out gigs across Ireland this summer, Amble will take to The Late Late Show stage to perform brand new single Swan Song.

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