Stranger Things star announced for this week's Late Late show as guests revealed

Irish actress and Stranger Things star Amybeth McNulty joins Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show line-up this week. Following the massive success of the supernatural Netflix series and her leading role in Anne with an E, Amybeth chats to Patrick about life in the spotlight, her massive online following and how growing up in Letterkenny led her into acting.

Radio presenter Claire Byrne will be in studio on Friday night ahead of taking up the mic for her new weekday morning show on Newstalk. She’ll chat about why now felt like the right time to make the move, what listeners can expect from the new show and the fresh challenge of going head‑to‑head with former colleagues and friends on the airwaves.

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Best known for the iconic teen drama The O.C., Mischa Barton drops in to chat about her latest stage role in Double Indemnity, coming to the Gaiety Theatre later this year. She reflects on growing up in the public eye, the enduring legacy of The O.C. and how performing on stage compares to her work in film and television.

Thirty years on from the murder of Veronica Guerin, crime journalist Nicola Tallant reflects on Veronica’s remarkable career and the enduring legacy she left in investigative and crime reporting. Nicola also looks back on some of the biggest crime stories to hit Ireland in recent years and why the Regency Shooting changed everything.

Irish actress Charlene McKenna also joins the show this week. She discusses returning to the stage in The Crucible and what it’s like to perform alongside her husband. Charlene will also reflect on the continued rise of Irish talent on the global stage and share what fans can look forward to from her in 2026.

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From GAA pitches in Co Down to NFL stadiums, Charlie Smyth returns to The Late Late Show to talk about his extraordinary year. He’ll discuss making his debut in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, how the support from home is driving him on and why he has the Superbowl in his sights.

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This and lots more tomorrow night on The Late Late Show at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.