All talked out: The online threat to the 'Late Late' and TV's chat shows

"In a Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll last week, 38pc were in favour of the show being scrapped, while 57pc voted that the best presenter was the late Gay Byrne."

"The Late Late Show, the longest-running live chat show in the world, has a unique place in Irish society, but faces unprecedented competition from online offerings."

The Late Late Show, the longest-running live chat show globally, is experiencing unprecedented competition from online formats like 'Hot Ones' and 'Chicken Shop Date'. Recent polling indicates that 38% of respondents support scrapping the show, while 57% believe Gay Byrne was the best presenter, despite his absence from the show this century. This reflects a shift in public sentiment and raises questions about the show's relevance in contemporary Irish society.

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