Irish comedian and television host Patrick Kielty was born in Northern Ireland on January 31, 1971. In his teenage years, Kielty demonstrated skill in the game of Gaelic football. From 1987 to 1989, he played for the Down GAA minor football team. Even during the team’s All Ireland Minor Football Championship victory in 1987, he filled in as the backup goalkeeper.
While attending Downpatrick’s St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Patrick Kielty started his entertainment career. Kielty began giving impersonations on a regular basis after being encouraged by a Games master who saw his talent. He began his professional career while a psychology student at Queen’s University Belfast.
Kelty has worked in radio in addition to his work in television, hosting programs on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4.
Patrick Kielty Wife: Meet Cat Deeley
With English presenter Cat Deeley, Patrick Kielty co-hosted the talent competition Fame Academy on BBC One in 2002 and 2003.
Later, the two started dating, and they wed in 2012.
After 14 years as the host of the Late Late Show, Ryan Tubridy announced in March that he would be leaving the position.
On RTÉ One, his final episode will air on Friday, May 26. Kielty is anticipated to return to the air in September.