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'Say whatever the f**k you want' - Patrick Kielty's nod to Jimmy Kimmel divides Late Late fans
Patrick Kielty has shared a message online for fellow talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel after his show was pulled in the US following his comments about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel, one of the biggest talk show hosts in America, said on his own show: "The Maga gang are desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them." The comments saw the TV network ABC pull it from the schedules, causing major controversy surrounding free speech.
Now, the Late Late Show's Patrick Kielty has weighed in, leaving some divided. In a video shared online on the Late Late Show's social media platforms, the show's host recorded a "special message of support" for Kimmel.
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In the video, Kielty says: "Hi Jimmy, it's Patrick Kielty saying a big hello from Studio 4 of RTE here in Dublin, Ireland, home to the Late Late Show for over 60 years. Now, during that time there have of course been many in power who wanted our show off air and yet our bosses have never considered shutting us down.
"Tonight, we're extending the hand of free speech and friendship to let you know that you're always welcome here. So, if you ever need a studio or a desk or an audience or a band, we're here for you. And most importantly of all, Jimmy, this is Ireland so we can promise that you can say whatever the f**k you want."
The video has received a lot of praise online, with many in the comments applauding Kielty for the message.
There have been many comments such as "Well done Patrick" and "A lot of us are standing with you in Ireland Jimmy Kimmel." Even some Irish-Americans and people living in the US shared their praise in the comments.
However, there has also been many which have criticised the message and defended the talk show host being removed from the air for his comments, saying it was a "tone deaf opening."
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