The Late Late Show's Christmas special went down a treat with viewers as Patrick Kielty was joined by Maura Higgins, Pat Shortt and Deirdre O'Kane, Jennifer Zamparelli and Arthur Gourounlian.
The final show of the year saw the studio decked out in festive decorations with Santa himself opening the show.
Love Island star Maura was the first guest of the night and reflected on how much her life has changed in recent years - revealing how she used to "struggle to pay for [her] heating", before being able to gift her mother a brand new Mercedes-Benz on Christmas 2021.
Pat then joined the chat and spoke about his whirlwind year following the global success of Banshees of Inisherin, as well as his upcoming live comedy tour he will be embarking on with his daughter, Faye.
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However, viewers couldn't help but notice the same hilarious details about the comedian, RSVP reports.
Talking to social media, one person laughed: "I find Pat Shortt hilarious but not as much as Pat Shortt does."
Another joked: "My HAHAHHA my hahaha name is HAHAHA Pat HAHAHHAA Shortt HAHAHAHA."
A third wrote: "Pat loves laughing."
The third guest of the night, Deirdre, even pointed it out as she spoke about her new show Last One Laughing, in which comedians aren't allowed to laugh.
She told Pat: "You wouldn't last five minutes."
Pat agreed, saying: "I wouldn't last a minute in it!"
Viewers loved seeing him on the show, with one writing: "One of the best Irish comedians, a @Pat_Shortt as always is absolutely hilarious. Definitely recommend anyone to go to one of his gigs."
Another agreed: "I have and always will love @Pat_Shortt! Great to see him on tonight’s show!"
Deirdre was also popular, with one viewer stating: "Deirdre O Kane is so funny."
Another gushed: "I thoroughly enjoyed @DeirdreOKane1 on #latelate I think she is so fantastic."
Someone else praised Friday night's line-up, saying: "Show is enjoyable. Bit of craic. It's nice to have home grown guests on - in fairness it is an Irish show. If it were only international stars then it might just as well be any UK or US show."
While this was the last Late Late Show of 2023, Patrick will be back to host a New Year's Eve special next weekend.
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