Guests announced for Late Late Show St Vincent de Paul appeal special

The last Late Late Show of the year will be broadcast this Friday night, and will feature the programme's annual St Vincent de Paul apppeal.

The guests on the night will be Andrea Corr, Ronnie Wood, Colin Farrell, Brendan O'Carroll, Jenny Gibney, Majella O'Donnell, Joel M, and Pat and Faye Shortt.

Writer, producer, actor, comedian Brendan O’Carroll will be joined on the couch by his wife, business partner and co-star Jenny Gibney to talk to Ryan Tubridy about their special connection to the St Vincent de Paul charity and their plans for a proper family Christmas at home in Ireland.

Hollywood actor, and proud Dubliner, Colin Farrell will be lending his support to the call for St Vincent de Paul as will the irrepressible Majella O'Donnell.

TikTok sensation magician Joel M, also supporting the SVP, will demonstrate some of the festive magic that has helped him amass almost 2 billion views and 18 million followers across social media.

And it's a family affair as father Pat Shortt and daughter Faye will be on the show to talk about their plans for Christmas and an update on their comedy duo act.

Also, in a very special moment for The Late Late Show, The Corrs' frontwoman Andrea Corr and The Rolling Stones rock and roll legend Ronnie Wood will perform the Elvis classic 'Blue Christmas' in-studio - their charity single in support of Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services.

The duo will also join Ryan on the couch to chat about their collaboration. There will also be more music from the outstanding Irish musical talent, Susan O’Neill, with a beautiful performance of Joni Mitchell's 'River'.

* The Late Late Show airs on RTE One this Friday, December 17, at 9.35pm.