Ed Sheeran to feature in this Friday's Late Late Show

Ed Sheeran will appear on RTÉ's The Late Late Show on Friday.

In a Late Late Show first, Tubridy interviews Sheeran in the round, surrounded by Irish fans who get the chance to chat with the musician and hear acoustic performances of his hit singles Perfect and Eyes Closed, as well as another track from his new album.

In the two-part interview, to be released the same day as his new album Subtract, Sheeran will speak candidly about the death of his close friend Jamal Edwards and his tumultuous 2022 when his wife, Cherry, was diagnosed with cancer. He also discusses the Irish influences on his life and music and has a surprise for Tubridy that leaves him speechless.

Monaghan-born actor Caitríona Balfe will be in studio to chat about the enduring success of Outlander, now in its seventh season, and why she missed the slap that was heard around the world when she attended the Oscars for her hit movie Belfast.

Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon, comedian Rory O’Connor (Rory Stories) and governor of Mountjoy Prison Edward Mullins will be on the show ahead of their appearance on a new RTÉ series Gaelic in the Joy. The show follows a group of prisoners who are participating in a rehabilitation programme and prepare them for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at Croke Park.

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The Late Late Show airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Friday, May 5th, at 9.35pm