Dancing with the Stars judge Julian Benson is set to make an appearance on The Late Late Show to discuss the accommodation he’s provided for cystic fibrosis patients and their families while they receive treatment.

The funding was provided by his charity, the Julian Benson CF Foundation and the Late Late Show. Prior to opening its doors, Benson faces the enormous task of renovating the new house, which he will appeal to Late Late audience members and the wider public for further funding and support.

Love Island winner and Olympian Greg O’Shea will also sit down with Ryan Tubridy on the couch to discuss fame, his retirement from rugby, and the past three years’ impact on the athlete’s mental health.

Marie Clear, Andrea Daly, Lorraine Dempsey, Stephanie Bowden and Thomas Hynes - this year’s Operation Transformation leaders - will be making an appearance Friday night, as they begin their journey towards a new chapter of health and wellness.

With the nation left reeling as details divulged on the Regency Hotel murder trial have flooded through our screens, investigative reporter for the Sunday World, Nicola Tallant will discuss the rise of the Kinahan gang to crime cartel fame and how it’s come crumbling down since caught in the crosshairs if the US authorities.

Marking Nollaig na mBan, special performances from Niamh Farrell of HamsandwicH, Pillow Queen’s Pamela Connolly, Krea of Wyvern Lingo, lead vocalist for Soda Blonde Faye O'Rourke, Saibh Skelly, and Susan O'Neill will feature on the night’s show.

The Irish female artist will also perform ‘Mandinka’ with the Theodora Byrne choir and an all-female band.

Set to feature also is Toshín Bankole, who will perform a rendition of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect.'

Catch me performing tomorrow night on the @latelaterte where I’ll be singing one of my favourite Aretha Franklin classics!
Tickets for my Aretha tour are flying out so make sure you grab yours to avoid disappointment!

Starting 2023 strong 💪🏾
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— Toshín (@Toshinband) January 5, 2023