Popular singer Ed Sheeran among star guests on this week's (May 5) Late Late Show

Internationally renowned singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will be speaking exclusively to Ryan Tubridy on this week's (Friday May 5) Late Late Show. 

Sheeran will treat viewers to an in-depth interview - which was filmed when he was in Dublin for his recent 3Arena gig - and exclusive performances of new music and fan favourites. 

In a Late Late Show first, Ryan will interview Sheeran in the round, surrounded by Irish fans who get the chance to chat with their idol and hear exclusive acoustic performances of his hit singles Perfect and Eyes Closed as well as another track from his new album Subtract. 

In the two-part interview, Sheeran speaks 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 Ryan that leaves him speechless. 

Monaghan's own Caitríona Balfe will also be in studio to chat about the enduring success of Outlander, now in its seventh season; why she continues to fight for better working conditions for models despite leaving the industry more than a decade ago; 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 also be on the show ahead of their appearance on a new series Gaelic in the Joy that is due to kick off on RTÉ One on 17th May.

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. 
 
Junk Kouture is the world’s largest sustainable fashion competition for young people. Five models will showcase their magnificent designs made from actual waste. The winning designs selected by a panel of Junk Kouture judges will compete against fifty other teams from Abu Dhabi, London, Paris, Milan and New York on a global stage to become the second-ever World Designer of the Year! 
 
We will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ireland Women’s National Team, and Ryan will speak to former players about the dedication and determination it took to be the first women to represent Ireland at senior women's level.
 
Plus, making her Late Late Show debut, Rachel Mae Hannon will perform on the same day that her new song The Boys will be released.

The show will air on RTÉ One & RTÉ Player on Friday May 5th at 9.35pm.